The Heritage Foundation has released a citizens guide to encourage youth to serve in America's armed forces just in time for July 4th.>>> The Daily Signal is The Heritage Foundation's news and commentary platform.Voluntary military service is vital to the survival and growth of American democracy. It protects freedom, liberty and prosperity for all Americans.Parents may wonder, especially now, if there will be a U.S. Military that remains an honorable, values-based institution that is rooted in a sense for mission and selfless service. This would be the type of organization they would trust their children with.The Pentagon has been rocked lately by trans-gendered policies that are ill-considered and fatuous claims about white supremacists infiltrating military ranks to enforce radical race-theory training within the military.Biden's administration seems determined to use the military as a political tool to transform society, rather than an instrument of common defence. Our military chiefs seem incapable of keeping radical politics from the Pentagon.The military and politics do not get along. However, the failures of current and future political leaders will not be overcome. Despite the failures of our political leaders the armed forces are still our most revered, patriotic, and rooted institutions. We must ensure that they are staffed with young people who are willing to serve others in order to keep them healthy.It is crucial to promote the virtue of selfless military service. 70% of American youth do not qualify for military service. They lack high school diplomas, they aren't physically fit, have criminal and health records, and don't have a high school diploma. This is unacceptable, not only for our military but also for society.We must raise our children better and set them up for success, such as the opportunity to defend all Americans freedom. Encourage the success sequence that includes education and work, as well as family. The military service could be an important link in this chain.America's future can only be secured by inspiring the next generation. The draft has never served America well. It is possible to help prepare the youth through volunteering.Parents can encourage and support young people to be successful, healthy, and patriotic by taking practical steps. This citizens guide provides guidance on leadership roles that parents can take in their communities and families.Do you have a comment about this article? Send us an email at [email protected] with your comments. We may publish them in our We Hear You section. Include the URL of the article or the headline, along with your name and the town/state.
