What's going on?

It surprized me when Jonathon did not listen to his mother when has specificly said not to go with the men going to battle station. He should have listen to his mother because she is very worried about him and he might die. Jonathon did not listen to his mother so at least he should have brought domething with him a gun, food or some kind of weapon. To a solider he is just a kid that will die when he enters the battle. He needs to be noticable to get attention from people on what is happenning if the British are coming or if it is practice when the Brittish come. Why didn't he stay well it is what he wanted. Truly it is surprizing when Jonathon went and find out what was going on.