Here's the deal with my son.
He's lazy. Super lazy.
I've tried everything to kick his butt into gear but the best results I've been able to get is to get him to do tasks when I specifically tell him to.
But if I don't tell him, he never does things, even things that will benefit him.
So, I think he might get a lot of benefit from a tough outfit like the Marines, but I also know that the Marines and army will actually fire your ass. It's not like in the old days where they own you and they'll just beat the shit out of you until you become a man. I'm afraid he'll actually flunk out. Maybe intentionally.
Plus I am afraid of the prospect of him getting deployed and coming home with no legs.
He's slightly interested in electrical stuff. Which is great because he's never been interested in anything useful before.
He's even been thinking about going to trade school to become an electrician. And I started thinking that maybe the air Force would give him training along those lines for free, and also get him out on his own where he can grow up a bit, and it should instill some discipline without being so difficult that he flunks out.
That's my story. If you can please offer any advice I'd be grateful. Am I on the right track at least?