<p>Trust me, what you say has an impact. My son takes everything you say very seriously. Having an opportunity to “talk” with someone who has been through the academy experience, and also had neval officer experience, is very helpful to him and I am sure many others. </p>
<p>You’re right, we as parents have laid the groundwork but now we have to step back and let them experience it all - the good and bad - themselves.</p>