I think i want to go to the army. but my mom thinks i won't be able to take care of her when she gets older. so what do you think i should do?
2006-10-26 12:33:27 · 11 answers · asked by Alicia-brandon15 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Don't u hear about all the ppl n the army who r killed everyday or ppl who lose a body part..... and do u really wanna b n a war? y not join the navy? I"m not sure if the reserves have to go to war but y put ur life on the line for the govt....... bush............. sucks...... If its b/c u want them to pay for school.. there r other options out there but its ur life...... do whatever makes u happy, tho the amry would make a better person out of u...... Do u wanna make that a career?
2006-10-26 13:33:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a mother myself so I can't blame her for worrying, especially since you hear about how many service men/women are dying. I guess you should ask yourself why you want to join and then see if the army is truly for you. It's a personal choice, but definitely consider her worries.
I personally am against our "reasons" for being in Iraq and against certain arrogant dumb politicians, but I still respect those serving in the Army. I love our country, but would not serve in the military for this war (or any Bushy war).
2006-10-26 21:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by s2bx04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you reside in the United States I think that it is great that you want to serve your country. (I am from France an I have dual citizenship and was a B-52 pilot in the Air Force for twelve years before I became a clinical psychiatrist.
My own personal opinion that you have to live your own life for yourself. Life is short an if you sincerely feel that you want to go into the Army, then that is what you should do. If you don't because your mother is, "worried", you will in my opinion always regret that you did not follow your own mind.
No mother should bring a child into the world with the expectations that she or he is suppose to take care of her when she gets old.
This is a personal choice made by you only if you feel that you want to take care of your mother in her old age.
As for her worries, you are not responsible for the emotions or worries of anybody in this world. They have to learn to deal with their on worries or emotions.
You are only responsible for the emotions of another person, if you go out of your way to hurt that person.
When I went into the Air Force, I was an only child as both my parents died when I was only 16 years old. The Korean war had ended in January of 1955 an I went into the Air Force in Dec. of 1955. During the twelve years that I served I only saw action for four years in VietNam, and that was 70,000 feet up dropping bombs on VietNam.
Myself I am a risk taker and have complete faith in God. If you reside in the United States you know what you are getting into.
You will most likely find yourself in Iraq, or Afghanistan. Two places that I have been, because I was a volunteer doctor working in refugee camps located in war zones for thirty years.
Hope that my professional advise and some insight into my own personal life will be of help to you in making the right decision.
Clinical Psychiatrist, France
2006-10-26 19:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Send her to the Army...Then let her take care of you when you get older.
2006-10-26 20:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we're on war right now, I respect the army and everyone that belongs to it, but specifically talking about this war in Irak, I surely can't imagine any strong reason that wants to make go to the army at this moment.
2006-10-26 19:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by "EL PANA" 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to join the military consider the Air Force,or Navy...She would be less worried and you can do your thing....I would go with the Air Force..go to www.dosomethingamazing .com...cool website U.S. Air Force.....Good Luck....
2006-10-26 23:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by someguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it! Join the reserves, you still learn everything as if you were inlisted but your mum won't be so worried.
Why would you want to go to war and kill people anyway?
2006-10-26 19:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by Curious1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are going to join the Mongolian national army , i am sure you will have plenty of free time to look after your mum., but if you are going to join the US army,oh forget it , you better think who is going to look after you after your first overseas assignment.
2006-10-26 19:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Live your life as you see fit.
If you do join, I thank you ahead of time , for serving our country.
After you serve,I believe you will be better prepared to help your mother.
2006-10-26 19:38:44 · answer #9 · answered by scary g 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your the only child I wouldn't recommend it.
2006-10-26 19:37:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋