I am 18 and I can do what I want. But I respect him so much that I will not do it if he doesn't agree with it. I went down a few weeks ago to sign with the marine corps. I was getting ready to sign that paper and swear in when he called me. He begged me to come home. So I did, without signing those papers. I really regret it now, because i will have to wait until next summer to join. How can I talk him into it? He is mainly afraid that he wont see me much and I will get sent to Iraq and get killed. I know I would probably get shipped out, but that doesnt bother me. I am going to sign 0322 (i think it is) infantry-machine gunner. I want to join very badly and I would go Reserves. People in the Corps, and military. Help me out. What are some things I could point out to him and help him realize that the marines aren't stupid people with a death wish? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY. I DON'T CARE IF YOU ARE OPPOSED, DONT ANSWER IF IT DOESNT REGARD MY QUESTION. thanks all.
2006-07-28 17:22:12 · 14 answers · asked by Metal 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There is a new breed of young people emerging in this generation.. they feel a patriotic duty to defend their country.. Your father is from the remnants of the Viet Nam war and has a completely different attitude about country and patriotism.
You are not alone in your choice.. the enlistments are up to the 100% expected and even more. Indicating there is a new breed coming to the fore. Somehow they intuitively know why this is such an important move for them. Something their parents do not understand. Is the same reason those wounded in Iraq are asking to go back. They know the importance of this move.
2006-07-28 17:31:51 · answer #1 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
03 22 suckers do hace a death wish
If you are going to join at least get an education out of it. Marine Core GI bill is the wosst package there is.
The Airforce or the Army will commit to much more and give better bonuses up front;. Pick an MOS that will give you a career. 03 22 is a complete wate of time. Your recruiter will tell you that you are guaranteed a Police job when you are done, but it's all BS.
2006-07-28 17:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by billyandgaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be too hard on him. He has your best interests in mind and doesn't want to lose you. The world is a difficult place, as we can abundantly see. Helping Afghans or Iraqis overcome religious zealots or power-hungry despots may be good, but losing his son to someone over there is simply not worth the potential loss of you.
Remind him that over a million Americans have served in rotation over there and only about a couple thousand have been killed. There have been more Americans dying on US highways in the meanwhile than there have been among those in the crosshairs or kill zones of Arab snipers and bombers.
May I suggest, instead of Reserves, how about the National Guard, you might find less time abroad, although you might get a rotation of guard duty in the desert alright, hopefully along the border with Mexico. Good luck.
2006-07-28 17:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by Rabbit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the Army. I would say join the Army but that is besides the point. Let him know that it is your life. He has done a good job raising you and you are now capable of making the best decision for you. Let him know that you are responsible for your own mistakes and your own successes. Even if you do not have his support going into the Marines, he will not disown you and will respect you for making your own choices in life. Hope this will help.
2006-07-28 17:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went in I joined the Army. They offerred a heck of a lot more money for college than the Marines at that time, and it's probably much much more now. That might sway him a little. It will also make you much more disciplined. You are 18 now anyway. Got to start making your own decisions, and he is going to have to accept that soon.
2006-07-28 17:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well obviously he really cares about you. With all of the damn wars that are going on right now, of course he wouldn't want you to join. Some things you could say, hmmm...well first of all acknowledge his point of view. If he is opposed because of the risks involved. Explain to him that you understand those risks, and that you will take those risks without fear. He cares about you a lot. Let him know that you care about how he feels. Be open minded yet strong on your stance. Talk calmly, not forcefully. Let him know that this is your decision, but you do care about his opinion. I hope this helps...it can be very difficult trying to convince family about these types of matters. But if it is truly what you want to do, then don't let anything in your way. If you do join, God be with you, and thank you in advance for serving our great nation. :-)
2006-07-28 17:31:46 · answer #6 · answered by Josh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
going into the service is not a game in any branch. You may have to be asked to give your life for your country. You r father maybe knows this.And we dont have to be at war to get hurt. Maybe he is just watching out for you the best way he knows how to at this time.no body wants anyone over there or anywhere else.Maybe he wants you to waste your time in school learning something. unless you want to have a career in the military and retire in 20 years. But you can do that driving a ups truck with a real good retirement. or the post office. Its more than likely safer in the marines than to be a cop in L.A.,chicago,NewYork; but no-one worries bout that so much. Talk to him your father knows a little something bout this old world trust him and his input.
2006-07-29 09:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by mike L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
true primal fear of a parent is coming out of your dad.
He sounds like a good man for loving his son so much.
You must research what you want to do and have a very respectful conversation with your dad about what you want.
Ask him to go see a recruiter with you and ask questions together. You have already showed respect for you dad by not signing those papers but he needs to know this is what you want and why. Hopefully he will understand more of your feelings about this and you can assure him that this is right for you at this time.
2006-07-28 17:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by smilingmick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each and all the branches of militia service provides you with risk to teach your self, get bodily stable, and learn some new issues. you need to confer with the two the army, Marines, military,Air rigidity and Coast shield to work out what each and each grants. Then supply your self it sluggish to think of approximately it in the previous you sign something.
2016-10-08 11:09:29 · answer #9 · answered by riesgo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad is right. Do you really want to go and kill people because someone told you so? Tell you what, go out and shoot a bird or rabbit or something then go up to it and lok at it really close. Now imagine you will have to do it to people for a living.
When judgement day comes, it might not be enough to say "I was doing my job".
2006-07-28 17:31:29 · answer #10 · answered by Starguru 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋