i have a baby so its a big deal, espesially with the war going on, but ever since i was a lil kid i wanted to be in the military
2007-01-19 09:26:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I believe that the military is a calling that never goes away. I knew I wanted to join the Marine Corps since I was a child. My husband and I are both active duty Marines and we have two small children. Yes, it's hard sometimes, but my babies are the most loved babies in the world! It's hard right now because they are too young to understand what is going on if one of us is not home. I don't even mean deployments, but just going to training. But they know they are loved now, they will know that they are always loved. I'm not saying that there won't be conflict later, there may be. But it takes a lot of hope and faith and praying. Hopefully they will one day understand that we love so much that there is no other choice for us besides doing what we do. There are many Marines who joined as newlyweds and new parents. It's not to be taken lightly and you need to make sure your spouse knows what's coming. The only thing harder than being a Marine is being that Marine's family. God Bless and good luck.
2007-01-19 14:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by Christina W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately the decision is yours. A lot of people will tell you to follow your dreams and you'll regret it if you don't and while I do agree with that, you have a larger responsibility to your wife and child. That's what it means to be a man, at least in my eyes. To give up of yourself to do what is best for your child. I am not saying this to be a jerk but if you wanted to do the military than that is something that would have been most prudent to think about before you had yourself a family. They need you more than your country does. Tell your wife that you have a question and you want her to be 100% honest with you about whether or not she wants you to go to the military and leave you and your child behind and see what she says, and tell her not to worry because no matter what she says you won't get angry but you have to live up to that word you give her if you decie to do that. Unless you already know how she feels...remember, you may be the man in the relationship but your wife has some say so too, it's her life also and she should be able to help decide what happens with the family, you just make the ultimate decision and the decisions should be based on whether or not it's within the best interest of the child
2007-01-19 17:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by J-Dub 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should. Having a child is more the reason to do so at your age. Great benefits for you child and or spouse too. You will get to tavel and have the opportunity to get free education too.
The hard part will be going into the BT for a few months and missing your kid, but once that is done you have a loving family and you will enjoy your work. Go ahead join the military, if you do not you will for the rest of your life blaim it on your kid being born and that is just your excuse.
Huuup
2007-01-19 18:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by Tracylyn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't ... again you CAN'T be a good father / husband if you're not around ... I was in the Military for almost 4 yrs ... it's very hard to raise a family when your fighting for our Country ... possible dying for our Country and what good would that be to your new son ... I'd wait a few years ... then maybe join the reserves or something ... let things calm down a little ... if you must join ... pick a job that will keep you close to home if you can ... the Marines are hard core ... if you're really that hard core - go for it ... but remember what you might be leaving behind ... good luck with whatever you choose ... !
2007-01-19 17:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is something that should be discussed with the mother of your baby. Many women are very supportive of their men going off to war. Our country could never be defended if it were not for men giving up the comfort of their home lives and families for our nation. Just keep in mind that at the moment our military is not hurting for volunteers
2007-01-19 17:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by Grrr! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk it over with everyone that is involved and if you all agree then yes join. Having a baby does not mean the end of the your life it is the beginning.
2007-01-19 17:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by JJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you wanted to join the army , you CAN'T. im pretty sure its the same for the marines
2007-01-20 20:55:11 · answer #7 · answered by Fausto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should still join your family should allway be there for you and also they should be proud of you you can make a better live for your child when you life is better too
2007-01-19 18:42:23 · answer #8 · answered by mary m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion-----NO! your baby and wife/g/f need you home. Just remember your patriotism will not end if you dont enlist....Blessings.
2007-01-19 17:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
SURE JOIN
2007-01-19 17:30:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋