Sorry to drag you all into a minor marital dispute...but here goes:
My nephew(on DH's) side of the family) just started basic training. He is in the Army, I if that makes a difference.
We just got his address from my SIL. She sent a whole note that states-do not send porn, no drugs, tobacco or alcohol. Letters are encouraged, along with photos and news lips from home.
DH wants to send a care package. If this nephew were going to college, we WOULD send a care package. But-I am just thinking a care package to basic training just isn't a good idea.
I need some advice here. I can whip up a great care package, (DD is in college..I've had plenty of practice!). My intuition just says that a care package in basic is not going to go over well.
As far as family dynamics, this nephew is on DH's side of the family, so DH gets final say. I just need to give him some great advice, whether a care package is appropriate for someone in basic training.
Thanks all!
ETA: I found the info I needed, which - as you all probably know - no fun care packages for the duration of basic training. My DH is bummed - but that last thing we want to do is get our nephew into trouble!
My nephew(on DH's) side of the family) just started basic training. He is in the Army, I if that makes a difference.
We just got his address from my SIL. She sent a whole note that states-do not send porn, no drugs, tobacco or alcohol. Letters are encouraged, along with photos and news lips from home.
DH wants to send a care package. If this nephew were going to college, we WOULD send a care package. But-I am just thinking a care package to basic training just isn't a good idea.
I need some advice here. I can whip up a great care package, (DD is in college..I've had plenty of practice!). My intuition just says that a care package in basic is not going to go over well.
As far as family dynamics, this nephew is on DH's side of the family, so DH gets final say. I just need to give him some great advice, whether a care package is appropriate for someone in basic training.
Thanks all!
ETA: I found the info I needed, which - as you all probably know - no fun care packages for the duration of basic training. My DH is bummed - but that last thing we want to do is get our nephew into trouble!