get my parents to let me join the ARMY?

Question

(I’m 16 planning on joining at 18) I am in an upper-class family and was born with a silver spoon in my mouth but I love my country and I love freedom witch is why I want to join the ARMY every time I bring it up I just get yelled at I don’t know how to explain to my parents that it is a life long dream of mine to protect and serve this country that has blessed me and my family with so much I cant say collage money because they can pay for it I’m not going to join for money I’m joining because it is something I feel I owe to America. Its not like I’m doing this until my early 20’s and I’m out I want to one day become a ranger. I don’t look at it as a short term commitment but rather a life time career ALSO’ I don’t want ant liberal bull telling me not to join or that were in a war not worth fighting I get enough of that at home .I really don’t know what to do if any servise men are reading this pllzzz tell me what you did to convince your parents? Any suggestions as to what I should do

Answer 1

I joined the National Guard after I graduated from High School, partly due to 9/11. I kind of enjoy the time I spend at guard drill as its kind of a vacation away from everyday life.

I went to Iraq and spent a year there with the 116th Cav from Boise, Idaho. A lot of things happened over there, but we all came home alive.

Once you turn 18 and you are out on your own your parents really can't stop you from joining the military.

You live in the USA you have the right to fight for your country.

If you decide to join I support you 100%, if you decide not to join that's your decision and I respect that. The military is 100% volunteer now, so you aren't required to join.

The military can help pay for college, provide a full time job, great benefits, and you can make a lot of friends.

Answer 2

First of all, if you want to join the Para's i'd like to say good luck and if you think you can go it, go for it. But also remember when you're 18 you can join without you parents permission. And if you're also looking to be a Doctor, you can be a Parachute Regiment Field Medic, and if you're good at that sort of thing, the Army will love you. But for the mean while, tell your parents that the Army is not racist. As long as you're British, anyone can join the Army as anything, weather you're black, white, muslim, sikh, jewish. Also the only reason why you have to be British is because of national security. They don't want a spy learning all the secrets.

Answer 3

Stop fighting your parents and understand they are yelling out of fear. They will always see you as a child - not in a bad way , you will be that baby in their hearts when you are 50.
Now to answer your other question............
Finish school , go to college and then join the Army. Stay in shape and work out at a gym - the Rangers are the elite of the Army.
If after college you are still want the Army , follow your dreams don't live someone else's - you will be miserable.

After high school you will be an adult , fully in charge of your life and totally answerable for your own decision , but at least give college a chance. The pay will be better than starting as a private, my son didn't like college to many desks. He went in a trench digging , mud crawling infantry private and loved it.

Answer 4

Yep, that's the great thing about becoming an adult. When you turn 18, you don't need their permission to go, YOU sign the papers. It will be up to you how much you really need their blessing, but in the end, there's nothing they can do to stop you.

I hope you're serious in your reasons and your goals. You sound like you would make a decent soldier. If it's really what you want, don't let anyone talk you down from it.

Answer 5

Here's some advice: if you are really serious about a military career, try for West Point--or go to college in the ROTC program.

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt--because (and I don't know you so I'm not judging you--just point ingout how you come across) right now you sound like a smart-*** spoiled brat that wouldn't make it past the first weel of basic training.

Answer 6

When you turn 18, you are legally an adult and your parents can not stop you from joining the Army. Until then do not bring it up as it only upsets them.

Answer 7

Wait until you get 17 or 18

Answer 8

If you are joining when you're 18, then they can't stop you. I can understand why you want your parent's approval though. Find out why they don't want you to join and explain to them exactly what you said in your question.

God bless you for being willing to defend our freedom and this great country.

Answer 9

omg!!! i have your answer!!!!! my boyfriend goes to west point military academy....the BEST military academy in the history of the US!! it will make both you and ur parents happy!! its a 4 year college that trains you to be an OFFICER in the army!!! tell them about it...and ask what they think about it...i think its the BEST way to go!!! especially if ur thinking about making a career out of it! but talk to ur school counselor about it so she can get u an application b/c u gotta start applying and stuff junior year of high school...and oh yeah...gotta be in shape!!! i hope this helps! and i hope ur parents let u join!! i think its great that someone wants to do something so great for our country and join the army! good for you! and...GO ARMY!!! :-)

Answer 10

if you realy want to join wait till you are 18 flip you parents the bird and join it is your choice not theres. the military will still be there in 2 years