how do i tell my parents that i want to be a Marine?

Question

ok my parent already know that I'm in ROTC but they dont know that i want to join the marine's so how do i tell my parents that i want to be a marine? help please

Answer 1

Mom,Dad, I want to be a marine. I am an adult, this is my decision. Please support me.

Answer 2

First of all, at dinner, I would say something like this:

Mom, Dad: Why do the Marines get all the toughest Jobs? I would then quote 2nd Lt. Richard C. Kennard, Peleliu, World War II who said,

"My only answer as to why the Marines get the toughest jobs is because the average Leatherneck is a much better fighter. He has far more guts, courage, and better officers... These boys out here have a pride in the Marine Corps and will fight to the end no matter what the cost.

I would then ask, Mom, Dad I thought about the Army but
Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing, USA; said on 12 February 1918, "Why in hell can't the Army do it if the Marines can. They are the same kind of men; why can't they be like Marines."

I'd then say, Mom, Dad, What makes the Marine Corps so special? I would quote James Brady, columnist, novelist,
press secretary to President Reagan, television personality and
Marine, who said, "There was always talk of espirit de corps, of being gung ho, and that must have been a part of it. Better, tougher training, more marksmanship on the firing range, the instant obedience to orders seared into men in boot camp."

I would quote the New York times and Admiral Halsey:

"The Marine Corps has just been called by the New York Times, 'The elite of this country.' I think it is the elite of the world.
Admiral William Halsey, U.S. Navy

I would quote another Army General:
"The American Marines have it [pride], and benefit from it. They are tough, cocky, sure of themselves and their buddies. They can fight and they know it."
General Mark Clark, U.S. Army

If they still don't understand then use the following:

"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and the enemy. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion."
Gen. William Thornson, U.S. Army

Then finally say about War:

War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.

Semper Fi, Do or Die, Gung HO, Gung HO, Gung HO!!

Answer 3

Well, You can do the same I did. Bring the recruiter home with you. My parents signed the papers and it was done before they knew it was THE MARINES that I had just joined. Even tho they were against the idea as Viet Nam was still going on they to this day have nothing but praise for me joining the Marines. I learned so much from The marines and even tho I have memories I would rather NOT have I have so very many GOOD if not GREAT memories and it taught me so much. It actually made me a better man and kept me out of jail.

Answer 4

Well I'm sure it wont' be that bad when you tell them. Your dad will say something like "Do you really think thats a good idea, you know whats going on in the world right now don't you, I think you better think about that"
Mom will say something like " I don't know, what made you think abou that, are you sure, what if somethng happens" and she'll probably even cry a little.
But all in all they will probably respect you for it. Nobody wants their child to go into harms way or even the possibility of it happening. However, they will understand the desire, even if they get upset about it.
Just remember, if you can't handle your parents how will you handle basic? Show them you are tough enough to be a marine, stand your ground and approach them as an adult, seeing things from their perspective. You will be fine.

Answer 5

First, you are not talking about going to an all night party with your friends. You are not asking them, or even requesting their advise. You are about to tell them that you have matured enough to make a good desicion that will positively effect your future. Never again will you require their support, for when you are discharged from the Marine Corps you will have all the tools nessasary to live life as an adult. As a parent I can say that it will be a very sad time for your parents. But at that moment, even if they threaten to cut you from their wills, you will have gained their respect for life. (dont worry, they will not cut you from their wills.)

Furthermore, as an employer, your service will give you the upper hand in every job interview you have from here on out.
In fact it will give you the ability to choose what job you want, instead of feeling like you are begging for employment like most
in an interview.

Answer 6

I certainly have 2 sons (twins) that are Marines. they're 20 yrs. previous and the two are leaving for Afghanistan on the top of the month (I actually have a 22 yo son interior the army in Iraq). confident, that's confusing to hearken to that your new child desires to connect the militia and probable circulate to a warfare-torn usa. My sons did no longer inquire from me, they informed me. They have been corporation of their ideals and permit me comprehend that they have got been going to do it no count what I mentioned. i'm pleased with them, confident, yet additionally afraid. permit me say this. the two twins have been knowledgeable for communications. One maintenance land to air radios and comparable. They different maintenance computers, digital switchboards and satellite tv for pc telephones. Now i come across out the "radio" marine would be a gunner on a humvee. additionally, my military son wasn't meant to be doing convoy risk-free practices, yet he's. YOU by no potential comprehend WHAT MOS (job) you will get. they might replace it at any time. Marine's motto is definitely everyone's a rifleman FIRST. And what in the event that they deliver you to a various usa? for motives different than the taliban? then what? i'm no longer attempting to be a jerk, basically providing you with something to think of roughly. You sound like a noble man or woman, yet now and returned the main suitable laid plans do no longer continually paintings out that way.

Answer 7

just tell them. my parents FREAKED when they found out that i wanted to join the military and that's just for the navy. they were crying, running around hysterically talking about how people would call them crazy for letting their daughter join at a time like this, blahblahblah. but i never backed down from my decision, i stayed dedicated to by DEP duties, i changed as a person in general because of the training and mentoring i got from my recruiters and my parents saw this. it took some time, but they eventually began to be less ashamed that i was going to be a sailor and more proud. wanting to become a marine is nothing to be ashamed of. the structure of that particular branch as well as their mottoes and policies are seriously unparalleled. "semper fi" and "honor, courage, and commitment" it's not gonna be easy, but once you make that choice, stick by it and SHOW your parents that you're dedicated. trust me, once you tell them and show them how serious you are about joining, they'll soon be right by your side suporting you.

Answer 8

Mom, Dad, I want to be a marine.

If it's something you truly wish to do, I don't see anyone being able to stop you. If you feel that is what you want to do with your life, your parents cannot lock you in a room forever and keep you from attaining that goal.

Be straight foward and entirely serious with them about the issue. If they see that you are making a respectable goal, they should be supportive of your decision.

Answer 9

Open your mouth and tell them. Its your life. Do what YOU want to do with it. If you do what your parents want you to do-and become what your parents want you to become one day when you are 40 something you will be looking back wondering what if.....
Dont let your parents clip your wings. If they could they would keep you as Mommy and Daddys little girl till the day they died-thats just how all parents are. You have to make a stand for yourself.

Answer 10

If you don't have the courage to tell your parents you want to join the greatest fighting force in the world, and mean it, then perhaps you should consider another branch of the service.

Answer 11

well my brother did this he brung the recruiter to the house and let the recruiter tell my mom and dad. and my mom like what they were saying and she was okay with it. good luck my brother is a marine