General Chat

my lovely OH was in the last intake of NS recruits in 1957 - didn't want to go but was posted to Singapore and absolutely loved it - had a great time, great experience

This is a debateable one. I would like every school child to do a stint in the National Training as part of the curriculum. I wouldn't mind my three doing it; so that they learn how to wash, cook and iron and be team members: preparing them for the grown up world. It doesn't have to be a punishment camp.
If they did it after the exams were over at least parents can have time out for a round the world cruise !!!!!!
I wouldn't have minded doing it myself
Joan

I have 3 boys and one girl- who are all well behaved, do not cause a nuiscance and respect other people and are actually shocked by others behaviour.

I live on a council estate, I work & so does my husband- so why will NS cure the bad ones yet my good ones will have to go through the same thing?

Its the parents that are at fault they are not leading a good example.

As for a suggestion.....Im stumped as to the magic cure

I think everybody should do the initial training. Is it 6 weeks? cant remember now. Then let them decide if they want to join or not.
A bit of discipline doesnt hurt anybody.

Debatable one there, yes in one way but on other hand its sad refection that many seem to need it these days! Still im just Libran & permanently see both sides of almost everything:) So,off now.~

No both sexes to do National Service in either RAF RN or ARMY.
or could anybody suggest something else?

Bad!!

Those who a generally bad will never improve even with this type of discipline.

Those who fondly remenber National Service were always the good lads anyway the bad ones where always in the jail or going AWOL. (fathers memories, not mine!).

Doesn't make a man out of you as you would have been one anyway.

...and what about the girls, (who are just as dangerous these days)....secretarial school??

Yes National service would be good for this country. It would instill some pride and discipline back into this country.

But it would not work because all of the work-shy would all go to thier doctors when they got thier call-up papers and get yet another sick-note.

Well I didnt have to do it ,but think it could be good thing shows people discipline
Davex

Yah - it made a man out of me!

I was a girlie before I did National Service.

what nobody abl to remember that far back?

Answers on a postcard please
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