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Military kids go through a lot in their young lives. It often feels like they've lived a lifetime before they're even old enough to drive. Can you identify which of the following quotes and stats are about military kids and which are about seniors?

Military Kid Or Senior Citizen?

Military kids use social media to stay connected with a deployed parent or far away friends... just not as much as Grandma does.

What's the fastest growing Facebook demographic?

Military kids know happiness doesn't have one address.

“Where did I grow up? Well, that’s a long story.” Who said it?

15-20% of seniors are depressed, compared to the 25% of military kids that experience depression.

25% of this group experience depression

Transitions are hard, even for grown-ups. But life often gets in the way for military kids, too. Imagine moving again and again—sometimes their favorite activities, coaches, and teammates get left behind.

“I used to be a dancer but life got in the way.” Who said it?

Military kids have to be the new kid at school every 2-3 years. Good thing they make friends easily!

Which group attends more than 10 schools in their lifetime?

Just ask Heisman Trophy winner and military kid RG3!

Studies show this group sweats less than others:

Adults laugh an average of 60 times a day.

They laugh an average of 300 times a day.

63% of military abuse cases are neglect cases. These cases are on the rise.

At least 5,378 were victims of abuse and neglect in 2015.

Make new friends, but keep the old. Military kids know all friends are GOLD.

Who said: "I like living in new places because I make new friends during lunch"

Military kids say goodbye to more significant people in their lives by age 18 than most people do in a lifetime.

Who said “I can’t remember my best friend’s name anymore.”

Only 1% of Americans serve in the military, but did you know military kids serve, too?? They have to deal with things other kids their age wouldn't dream of, and it's time we all give them the props they deserve!

What is your major malfunction?

Nobody has to tell you military kids serve, too! You understand not all heroes wear capes and the kids who stand behind their moms and dads in uniform deserve our thanks.

Good to go, Ace!

Military kids bleed red, white and blue... and apparently, so do you! Not everyone understands the sacrifices made by our nation's littlest heroes. You know when a military member serves, the whole family serves. We salute you for your patriotism and declare you fit for duty!

Fit for Duty

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