Ok here is the thing, I am a freshman at college, i have always wanted to go to the air force, but my parents are dead against it. Everytime i would tell them about it, they would turn me down, thinking it was all big joke and just stage im going through. Recently i have contaced an Air Force Recruiter, and really going to go forward with it. I want to become an Air Force Physician, but my parents dont want that and wants me to become a civilian physician.
so few days ago I told my parents, and now I hear my mom is really SICK, and its all my fault, because of the news. I am very confused and don't know what to do. Either follow my dreams or listen to my parents. And if I listen to my parents, I am 100% sure i won't ever keep any ties with them, I just wouldn't be able to forgive them.
So my question is, when will we learn to let children do what they think is the best for them, and stop trying to make decisions for them?
2007-02-03 06:10:49 · 9 answers · asked by PROUD TO BE A LIBERAL TEEN! 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Congratulations for joining the American Military!
Do you know what you're getting yourself involved with? Perhaps you'll be the next 'Anola Gay' pilot.
2007-02-03 06:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by ianrwood_01 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell them you are doing something for your country and yourself, and they can either support you are sit there and be ignorant. What do they have against the Air Force? Oh let me guess, "Your gonna die." The chances of you seeing combat as an Air Force physician are slim to none. Some people seem to believe everyone in the military is on the ground with a rifle.
2007-02-03 06:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by Curt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two years ago my son told my husband and I that he wanted to join the Army. He is just like you - he always dreamed of serving in the Army. I was just like your mom, I wanted for my son to go to college and become a doctor, or architect or really anything else but join the Army. I bit my tongue though because I want for my kids to always follow their dreams and I also realize that these dreams define who they are as human beings. I understand your mom being sick, I was too. For about a year I was just eaten up inside but now I've adjusted and your mom and dad will too. If you wait and graduate from college you'll go in as an officer, you'll make more money and it will be much easier for you to get into their physician's program. In either case, ultimately you are the one who must decide - it's your dream and it's your life. I guarantee that your parents will still love you and will be very proud of you!
2007-02-03 06:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by Aunt Bee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not fair for them to blame YOU that your mother is sick.
DEFINITELY!!! Go for the Air Force. I've been there. You will NEVER regret it. I say just do it and prove all their fears wrong.
Look a it this way...
Physician...Let's say 8 years of training...
Civilian - 8 years of learning and NO experience, in fact, you DON'T get paid for a while because of the "internships"
Air Force - 8 years of learning AND experience AND paid the whole way thru
2007-02-03 06:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your in college now and you want to quit collage and go in to the Air Force and become a doctor. My suggestion is to stay were you are and first become a doctor then decide what to do, your parents are probably paying for your college so let them foot the bill and not raise my taxs by making the government pay the bill
2007-02-03 06:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by Infinite and Eternal Reality 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because your parents did not abort you as a fetus, that means it is your life. You should make all your decisions, but be prepared to accept the consequences of the decisions you make. For instance, if your parents are footing the bill for your college, then they may cease to fund it if you don't do what they want. If you are prepared to be on your own, then live your own life, take control of your destiny.
2007-02-03 06:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by SnowWebster2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was an episode of "Cheers" where Woody's dad demanded that he return home to Indiana.
Diane produced this elaborate, over-the-top movie that she was sure would convince Woody's father to let him stay. It didn't. Everyone in the bar tried to think of something.
Finally, they got word that Woody's dad was going to let him stay after all. It turns out that one of the regular patrons at the bar send Wood'y dad a very simple card that said, "Let your son follow his own path, and it will always lead back to you".
2007-02-03 06:20:05 · answer #7 · answered by pachl@sbcglobal.net 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh for Gosh sakes. Your mother is just being such a child. Tell her to get over it and keep communicating with her and your dad about the positive aspects. Bring lots of brochures home and invite the nicest recruiter over for tea and chat.
Do not fall into a guilt trip laid out by them.
YOU do what YOU want. >>This is your life.<<
Yes it will hurt them but they will get over it when they get your letters telling about all your successes and your thanks to them for raising you be productive, open minded, considerate etc.
Good Luck and Thanks
2007-02-03 06:29:18 · answer #8 · answered by murkglider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah its better to have some Military personnel guy telling you how to live your life instead of your parents.......I'm sure the military loves you and cares about you just as much as your parents.
2007-02-03 06:35:49 · answer #9 · answered by The Angry Stick Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋