War is a racket

If you can't convince your children not to join the Empire's legions, then insist they read General Smedley Butler's book:

In my opinion, no young person who cannot intelligently discuss General Butler’s book, "War Is A Racket," should be permitted to join any of the armed forces. I would further insist that all military personnel be schooled in "War Crimes Avoidance." This would primarily be centered on teaching the difference between lawful and unlawful orders and lawful and unlawful wars. Most military personnel do not consciously think about this until perhaps after their service – or never – according to Smedley Butler. They just follow orders. That is why Michael New is such an anomaly.