Quote Originally Posted by Zippity View Post
Aye, I dread to think how many 'Longstaffs' we've missed out on or even ruined...
Yes kids at those ages need to be nurtured and tended with care. I know they are going to be prepared for a hard, harsh profession but at that age very few can take the over the top discipline which some sergeant majors seem is necessary.


It's a bit like the difference between the Army Cadets for youngsters and the full military training for real war.


Bring them on slowly and steadily at their own pace until they mature and develop.