<p>Good question and probably one of the reasons I turned down the appoinment to USNA and will be going to Stanford this fall. </p>
<p>I am the daughter of two career Naval officers, both retired 3 years ago. I have really enjoyed finally getting to know both parents together over the last three years. Us kids have always been close but I cannot say that we have been a close family. The last three years I can finally call home and was lucky enough to actually spend three years at the same highschool while living in the same house. I’ve been all over the world but don’t have many close friends - until this past few years. Luckily all of us kids went for the most part to the same “dorm” schools, and we spent a lot of time with grandparents. I probably know my granparents better than my own parents. </p>
<p>Do I think my mom was a good mom - of course, my brother USNA03, sister UT Austin 07 and I turned out pretty well. Am I close to my mother - probably not too much. </p>
<p>One thing to keep in mind is this is a question that could apply to any career choice if you choose to have your career come first.</p>
<p>Just a perpective from a daughter of a female career officer.</p>