Inter - Tribal Marriages in the Military

INTER-TRIBAL MARRIAGES IN THE MILITARY

Most military men marry women from ethnic backgrounds other than theirs due to the nature of military postings, courses, etc., which takes the soldiers to different places. This gives them an open mind to mix freely with other people in the host community. Inter-tribal marriages are prevalent in the military. For instance, I’m from the eastern part of the country, while my husband is from the north-central. I often remember people asking me how I cope with a completely different culture, but here I am, “Killing It.” And, frankly speaking, many other successful inter-tribal marriages abound in the military.

THE MILITARY WIFE AND NATIONAL UNITY

The military wives married to soldiers from their ethnic groups are equally vital because they must have had cause to have lived with their soldiers in different parts of the country and the world. This makes them acquire many experiences, socialize, and make new friends. It also impacts the kids they raise by giving them a broader and more tolerant view of people from different tribes.

With all the past and present clamor for National Unity, the military wife plays a vital role in achieving this. This is because she has a lot of friends cutting across different cultures, tribes, and climes. This makes the soldier’s wife an AMBASSADOR of NATIONAL UNITY.

WHAT THE SOLDIERS’ KIDS GAIN FROM ALL THE MOVES

Most people worry about moving from place to place every few years and wonder how it will affect their military kids. Still, the value of experiencing different people and various cultures far outweighs the frustration of moving.

HERE’S WHAT THE SOLDIERS’ KIDS GAIN FROM ALL THE MOVES

Adaptability and accepting others

Suppose a soldier’s kid is raised in different states and attends other schools. In that case, he will surely know how to adapt to new situations, learn new lessons, and even learn languages. This skill will serve him throughout life. Moreover, he readily accepts others because he has traveled widely and mingled with different people.

Confidence

They are always more confident and brilliant than their mates and know how to face new adventures with a brave face. Being confident also means they will be good at public speaking.

Unique experiences and memories

They always have the best stories to share with friends. Many teachers say they are the most exciting people in the class.

Broad world view

They always know how big the world is, speak other languages, and eat more amazing foods than most kids their age. My soldier was a military kid. He speaks almost all the languages of different tribes in Nigeria so fluently that people don’t know where he hails from.

I’m grateful to God for the experiences my military kids and I have had in my soldier’s career in the military.