<p>AFDAD2010: Our younger son (16) is thriving in the absence of his older brother, a plebe at West Point. Although he is proud of his older brother and carries his keys on a USMA keystrap, I believe he is enjoying the opportunity to get out of his brother’s considerable shadow and get involved in activities without the fear of being criticized/harassed by his big brother. He is also pleased that the shared bedroom and shared car are now 100% his.</p>