<p>Things not to write (very general):
Negative things happening at home or in BCT
Food. Saying you had a steak last night may not go well when you BC just had boiled chicken.
Second thoughts about being at the academy. No one from home should be adding to any 2nd thoughts or someone may be more miserable.
How worried you are, or stressed. The BCs are stressed enough as is.</p>
<p>Good things:
What you did that day, errands, people you saw.
If they sent you a story about being yelled about that was funny, a comment that it made you laugh and/or others laugh.
Tell them you’re proud (in a way that doesn’t insinuate that if they leave you will be disappointed) and that your glad their at such a great place.
Current news/sports scores, etc that would be of interest are great things (clipping from the newspaper are awesome).
Anything positive about most anything. Say your glad to here the funny/good stories that might be in their letters. If none, tell them there must be SOMETHING funny among all the yelling! Don’t say how long is left, but say that it will be over soon and school is coming. </p>
<p>These are just a few ideas. Hope this helps some.</p>