Military Child vs. Civillian Child

Military Child vs. Civilian Child

1. A Civilian child usually dances around or talks during the National Anthem.
A military child stands quietly with his hand over his heart.

2. A civilian child sees race.
A military child sees diversity.

3. A civilian child has a best friend in his hometown.
A military child has a best friend on almost every continent.

4. A civilian child sees only the plane flying over.
A military child not only can identify the type of plane flying but knows someone who works on them.

5. A civilian child smells something nasty and yells "eeewwww, what's that smell?".
A military child smells something nasty and yells "M.O.P.P. 4! M.O.P.P.4!!"

6. A civilian child sees a person in uniform.
A military child can tell you what branch he's in and what his rank is.

7. A civilian child thinks home is where the heart is.
A military child knows home is where the military sends you.

8. A civilian child lives for tomorrow and what it might bring.
A military child lives for today for tomorrow Daddy might get called away again.

9. A civilian child gets to kiss mommy and daddy goodnight each night.
A military child sometimes has to kiss a picture of daddy or mommy goodnight.

10. A civilian child talks on the phone for fun.
A military child lives for the 15 minute phone calls once a week.

11. A civilian child can read and write in English.
A military child can read and write in acronym.

12. A civilian child says "good-bye".
A military child says "see you later".

13. A civilian child gets to see things other kids would love to see.
A military child gets to see things world leaders would love to see.

14. A civilian child will probably go to the same school his entire life.
A military child will probably change schools every 3 years.

15. A civilian child might rarely leave his hometown for anything other than vacation.
A military child will rarely see his "hometown" for anything other than vacation.

And finally...a civilian child supports our soldiers. A military child is a soldier.

The next time you say a prayer for our troops, please say a prayer for their families, especially their children back home that are trying to be strong