2006-09-21 01:34:24 · 29 answers · asked by hariharan 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You're old enough to make that decision on your own and they should support that and be proud.
Just one reason.....I can't, but 2, I can.....
maturity and responsibility.
Good luck and thanks for your willingness to serve.
EDIT: Please do NOT listen to the negative responses on here. These are the same people that look to men like my hubby and possibly you to protect them because they're unwilling to do it themselves. There is so much honor and pride in serving ones country. If you want to join, you probably already know this and that's all you need to tell your parents. Of course they're going to worry, but if they love you, they'll support you.
2006-09-21 01:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish all these anti-military people would just stop answering questions here. Do athiest hang out on the religion page and keep , ah never mind.
To answer your question. I joined the army during the cold war and my mother was afraid something would happen to me and my father thought it was a good idea. Then during Desert Storm they had the same emotions only more so. I am proud of having served my country and wish there was a greater desire in our young people today to do so. The benefits are really good and you will be able to go to college afterward on the governments money. Besides, thirty years from now when your kids ask you what you did during the war, do you want to say "I was afraid so I didn't go" if they are really uncomfortable with your being in harms way, try the Air force or Navy. No guarantees but what in life is.
2006-09-21 02:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by medic 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask your parents if they are more afraid of you getting hurt or them paying for college? Just kidding. Figure out what you want to do and where that is going to line you up in the grand scheme of things. Have the recruiter sit down with your parents and discuss any questions they may have regarding your future. Do not listen to people who ***** about the military. They are idiots who are only kept safe by better men than they could ever hope to be. The average Army private has to be a high school graduate or at least have a GED (not many GED's actually get in) and military training is counted as college credit for most colleges in the US. Look at the average reading levels and education levels of the average US citizen. My boss (36 y/o has been in the Army for 14 years) has 6 degrees!!! 2-AA's, 2-BA's, and 2-MA's!! All paid for by the Army. Tell your parents that. I have a million friends with college degrees and no jobs. All of my prior service friends are employed and making good $.
2006-09-21 05:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by SL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking through the available jobs on line with your parents. There are plenty of jobs in all services where you will never come near any harm, except maybe getting too chubby b/c you sit behind a desk all day. :) But seriously, joining the miliary doesn't mean you have to sign your life away, just be smart about what field you choose. If you choose anything weapons, infantry, or vehicle related, you're obviously more likely to get sent somewhere potentially dangerous. But if you look at jobs related to intel, admin, medical, journalism, you have a way higher chance of staying in a safe place with the opion to pick a crazy duty station like the middle east.
2006-09-21 11:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by bill042002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an Army Recruiter, I can tell you that convincing your parents will be one of the hardest things that you can do.
Just remember that if you choose the Army Reserve, you will be back home in a few months, starting your career in the Army at home. Your college will be paid for up to $4500 per year (tuition assistance) and you will qualify for the MGIB, which will give you $297 a month for 36 months to go to college,.
Also remember the MGIB Kicker, addiding $350 on top of the norma MGIB giving you a total of $647. per month.
You will also be getting paid for Basic training and Advanced Individual Training, (1178/month at E-1) and that money will be direct diposited into your bank account and waiting for you when you get home.
As for the dangers of deployment, Army reserves aer only allowed to deploy twice in a 5 year rotation.
For the "Stop Loss, Move Loss", yes that is true, but only if you are in your Deployment Cycle. For the Regular Army it is for the year of your deployment and the year following.
If you have any more questions about the Army or the Army reserve go to the website www.goarmy.com
2006-09-21 06:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by james_ud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I joined the Army Infantry when I was 17. I had to have my mom sign a special waiver to get me in due to my age. I understand they will have fears. But you are hopefully making this decision after much thought. Share that with them, joining the military isn't done on a whim. The military will teach you:
Maturity, responsibility, teamwork
You will recieve:
College money for your future, VA home loans, independance, and some of the best experiences of your life.
I have proudly served for over 15 years, been to Iraq, Panama, Kosovo and Homeland Security. Don't let those who fear "the war" and getting hurt or killed stand in your way. Be proud to serve!
2006-09-21 02:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by sneaky_recon 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't anything you could tell them right now that will alleviate their fears. As a newly aged adult, at 18, you'll be able to make that decision and they'll have to deal with it.
Parents are afraid when the kid goes to school the first day, goes on a first date, leaves for college- sometimes they fear the child will never leave home.
Take some of the terror out of it by avoiding the Army and Marine Corps. Go Air Force, Navy or Coast Guard
2006-09-21 01:39:45 · answer #7 · answered by auld mom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell to ur parents that as they need u also our nation needs u, if everybody will get fear of death than who will save the nation. tell them that now i m ur son but after joining military i will be son of our country and if they are worried about ur life then death can come anywhere and anytime weather u r in military or not.
My boy ur decision is a great decision and if u will stay on it with all your willpower than one day ur parents will definitely allow u to join army. All the best. God bless u.
2006-09-21 01:57:54 · answer #8 · answered by kajalb 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the navy is the best way to go. i know i'm biased cause i was in the navy, but to me a ship seems the safest place. listen now. do not join the navy undesignated. pick a job and go. just dont go to boot camp in the winter, its in great lakes, illinois. anyway, if you are religious, then you know that your life is not your own. you also know that your days are numbered. you are gonna go when your time comes, regardless of whether you're in the basement of your house or in the middle of afghanistan. i have friends in all countries of the world in the military. do your four years and get out. no matter what they tell you there are jobs out here in the civilian world, so dont worry. its the best schooling anywhere. besides, if you join the military, you cant get drafted.
2006-09-21 01:41:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well if you got some relative in the Army, it'd be easier to try through that guy. Otherwise you cud tell em that you'd really want to be in the Army, it has been your ambition for years or stuff like that. Tell em, how proud they'd be when you come out of NDA as a commissioned officer. And being in the Army doesn't necessarily mean that you got to fight a war, etc. Your parents should understand.
2006-09-21 01:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by pravin3832 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋