Silas
Kinser Elementary School
Hi, my name is Silas, and today I am going to talk about what it feels like to be a military child and what we go through. Being a military child can be difficult at times. It’s hard because you must leave friends, move away, and sometimes miss out on things you love. We make new friends, but after three or four years, we must leave again. I will miss Round 1, Team Labs, and most importantly—Ramen (which is a delicious noodle dish you should try if you're in Japan!). That’s why being a military child can be tough. But there are wonderful things about it too. Making new friends is easier than you think! When I moved here, I met Jasmine, Gustavo, Sophie, Kenji, Vincent, Brendan, and Henry—they are my best friends. Even though I will have to leave them one day, I’ll see them again in the future. Another fun part is traveling. Flying is amazing because you get to see the clouds up close and watch the beautiful water gleaming below. If I had never traveled, I wouldn’t have met Miss Cooper, Miss Summer, or my groovy teacher, Miss Crawford (as she calls herself!). Being a military child is a mix of emotions—fun, sad, and happy all at the same time. But through it all, it makes you brave, caring, helpful, and strong. Life as a military child is exciting, unique, and fun—and that’s why I love being one!