He just finish his first year of college, but he tells me he don't want to go back, he want to join the army. So he can travil around the world.
2006-07-15 16:09:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
You didn't say how you feel about that, If you don't want him to go and by all means say what's in your heart. He is old enough to choose but your still his mother and may not be thinking about how hurt or afraid of how badly you want him to finish college. I might be way out on the limb here, but isn't there something that could be done about him being the only son. 'best wishes and prayers for you and your son"
2006-07-15 16:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by auntkarendjjb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him, that is better to go back to studies and earn money, than go around the word killing people, it is not up to date any more. What can he see of the world from the barracks? Even as a backpacker with small money he can enjoy the world and life much more than to be a piece of meat for the guns.
2006-07-15 16:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by Realname: Robert Siikiniemi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell him how much you love him, how important he is to you, and how much he will be missed while he is away. You tell him to write or call often and that you will write and call often too. You don't need to make him think that you totally support his decision to join the army, but you know that you have raised a smart and responsible child and that you support him, and you only want things to turnout for the good.
2006-07-15 16:17:17 · answer #3 · answered by Emma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first tell him that the army is more than just traveling. But also tell him that you love him and respect his desicions because the army is tough and he'll need your support. Let him know whatever he chooses is ok with you as long as he knows your there for him thats all that matters
Good luck to you and your son.
2006-07-15 16:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by boomerbaberidin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him to do the best he can do and do not forget those who have joined the Army before him. Also, tell him he must be sure he wants to be in the Army. Once he signs papers, he cannot change his mind!
2006-07-15 16:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand behind his decision. Tell him that you love him no matter what he decides to do. If he only wants to do it to travel that's the wrong reasons. He needs to do it out of pride for his country and the desire to defend his country. He needs to understand that there is always a possiblity that he is going to have to go to war and risk his life and health. He also needs to consider that he could be gone for long periods of time. Make sure he knows exactly what he is getting into if he decides to join.
2006-07-15 16:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by ♥dream_angel♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personal experience, i joined the army in 2004, my mom and step-dad were not in support of my decision, I only traveled around the us, and i was injured in training maneuvers. I proudly went through airborne school and earned my wings in a class that started with 2,000 students, i was one of only 840 who graduated. I went on to my unit where i watched all my friends who i went through training with leave for Iraq, I was forced to stay behind, by no means did i do what i had joined for. they retired me last december. the one thing i would have changed in all of this: my parents support.
my point is that regardless of what you feel about it you should support your son, urge him to follow his passions in life, he may not get what he desired but atleast he'd know that you supported him, my parents lack of support has driven a wedge between us, i have done things that most americans only dream of and few americans support, i jumped out of airplanes, felt the adrenaline rush of being ambushed, and the pride of knowing i was doing something for the country i love, even if they didn't support me. the army is a decision, but it has the power to change his life in ways youd never believe. I'm not saying that nothing is going to happen to him, but then you cant say that you will survive the daily comute to or from work. here in ft lauderdale fl we have atleast 20 car accidents a day and tomany of them are fatal. so dont worry about his chances of dying in a far off land, hes more likely to die here.
2006-07-15 18:55:33 · answer #7 · answered by johnperry_rydz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you love him and that would urge him to reconsider or maybe join ROTC or try something else. If he wants to travel the world both the Air Force and the Navy have great programs too.
2006-07-15 16:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell him you think hes making a mistake,but your proud of him.. Also tell him for me if he wants to travel, he should join the Navy,, I've been around the workd (TWICE) 22yrs+ Where ever he goes just be proud and tell him you love him...Nows really not the best time to be going in unless your wanting to do some fighting...GOOD LUCK.. BE PROUD OF YOUR SON......ROB
2006-07-15 16:19:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow! >> he should be careful of what he wish for. it's more difficult than just travelling around the world. i wanted to join the army before. i took the exam and stuff but i l8r changed my minds because my parents werent in support of it. the military offered me 20 grand to join but still i refused.... i wish him good luck though
2006-07-15 16:15:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋