Help, Daughter signed up for navy!!!!?

Question

What to do and how to react.....out of the blue she signs up,
don't tell us until she already signed papers.......
leaves December 4th.... can't do a damn thing about it
but hard to deal with it also, know its better for her but were
real close and going to miss her alot....

Answer 1

that's all you have to tell her. Is that you're going to miss her a lot. I suprised my parents when I told them I was joining the Air Force. They were VERY suprised but supported me. I was the rebel in school and got kicked out of 2 schools. I made the choice on my own. She is making a very grown up decision and did it on her own. Might have waited to tell you because she was afraid you would try to talk her out of it either with guilt or because you don't approve. You should tell her how proud of her you are. It's an amazing experience. Remember that while she is in boot camp, you need to send her lots and lots of letters and pictures of home. I remember that the girls at basic training that had it the worst were the ones who had never been away from home. It was easy for me because not only was the phyical aspect not hard, but I had lived on my own already and I did not have the extra hardship of being homesick.

I have a great story for you to read.
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good luck, tell her i said good luck too.

Answer 2

tell her you are proud of her for taking this step to secure a good future for herself. that you love her & will miss her & you are never more than a phone call away. Make sure that the whole family writes heaps to her in the first weeks of basic training

I have 4 grown up kids ; the oldest had left home when the other 3 all left town within 6 months . the youngest informing me & her father I am moving to "Wagga Wagga" in central New South Wales - Australia ; some 3000+ kilometres from home in Thuringowa/Townsville North Queensland & i am going in about 3 weeks.she was following her boyfriend at the time. She left in Feb & turned 19 in March. that was 5.5yrs ago & she still lives about 3000k's away but in a different direction.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Good for her...it is obviously something she wanted to do...and she probably didn't tell you because she knew you would react this way. I for one have one regret in life...that I didn't do what she is doing. My parents wouldn't hear of it yet had no options for me and were perfectly willing to have me work at a 7/11 forever. I wanted more for my life... I should have done it....my life would have been much different. I would have developed confidence earlier and skills as well. Yes, you will miss her but be proud of her... it is the best thing you can do for her. Wish her well on HER journey, not yours.

Answer 5

I can partially understand your feeling, but the best option is to just support her and try to stay in contact as much as possible. Yes you will miss her, but she'll miss you too.
I've moved about 10,000 miles away from my parents recently and know how it feels from a child's point of view. It may be a very good option for her, but I'm certain it wasn't an easy one either. Support is the most important.

Answer 6

I know how you feel. My daughter has been gone for 3 week
and i miss her very much. In basic thy can't call, but she can
write. I know she is going to get a good education and the navy
will pay for it. Just enjoy the time you have together. She will be back before you know it.

Answer 7

its always parents fault for not teaching kids anything to prepare for college. you just allowed this beautiful great american society to go with the flow in letting these horrible teachers teach our kids the basic fundamentals in life. HAHAHAHAHAHa. Your daughter signed up for an illustious prominent prestigious career with the armed forces because she doent want to work for Burger King. Its a Federal position with all the benefits which meand she pays NO RENT, NO BILLS. her salary is pure profit.
Can u say....caCHING !!!
so i wish her lots of luck and u and wifey as well.

Answer 8

Well, you have to come to realization that your daughter is grown and has to make her own decisions for her own purposes.
I understand this will be the most difficult time for you, it's dangerous for her to be out there, especially with what is going on. But, all you can do is respect her decision and pray for her on a daily basis.

Answer 9

All you really can do is support her decision. She's taking her life into her own hands and you have to respect that. There comes a point in life where you have to let go, she isn't going to be your little girl forever.

Answer 10

i know you are going to miss her but think of this as a learning experience for her she must have a really good solid relationship with you and must have felt like you trusted her so be proud of her