In Russia, all men are liable for military service and upon reaching the age of 18 they are called up to serve in the army, with the exception of those who are granted a reprieve for health reasons or studies. Of course, military service is difficult, and cases when a young man himself wants to serve in the army are quite rare.
How to help your son avoid military service
If the child is still quite young, you should not pay special attention to his unwillingness to serve in the army. In high school, he will undergo his first medical examination at the military registration and enlistment office and learn about military duty in more detail, after which he will form a more balanced opinion about it.
Find out if the young person has any health problems. To do this, carefully read the results of his medical commission, and also ask what decision the military commissariat made. It is not uncommon for guys with health problems to be determined to be fit for military service. It is unlikely that a young man will accept this fact without complaint. Try to convince him to undergo a medical examination again, and if the results are the same, contact the law enforcement agencies with a complaint to the military commissariat.
If you yourself do not want your child to serve in the army, help him to enter a higher educational institution immediately after school. This will provide him with a reprieve and allow him to calmly remain in civilian life for several more years. During this time, his life may change, for example, he will have a family and children. The legislation provides for various exceptions for those liable for military service, so it is better not to rush to enlist.
How to convince your son of the need for military service
A young man who does not have health problems and who has not entered a higher educational institution after 18 years of age will be drafted into the army without fail. An attempt to evade service is regarded as a criminal act and is subject to criminal punishment. Therefore, the young man needs help to overcome fear and serve in the army. To do this, talk to him. A father can give his son an example of his military service, show that this is not at all bad and not shameful, and even often interesting and can help a guy become a real man, make him stronger, more enduring and more accurate in everything.
From childhood, teach your son to watch military-themed films, attend military parades with him and tell him about various military units. As a result, a young man will be able to understand which type of troops is closest to him, and even himself will want to serve in it. At the same time, the commissariats are currently assigning conscripts to those military units and divisions of the troops in which they themselves want to get. In addition, it is important to pay attention to the physical preparation of the son: if he is strong and sturdy enough, it will be easier for him to postpone the time of military service.
