i'm leaving for the air force in april... i've known since december but i haven't told my parents yet! how should i tell them... Oh let me add they they are not so much for the whole Idea of me dropping out of school for this... but, i'm already unemployed and not in school as of January, so perhaps they will be more open to it when looking at the facts...
2007-02-20 06:42:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
i dropped out of college not high school... i think that makes it worst though!
2007-02-20 06:55:37 · update #1
You'll do fine.
Tell 'em you were just wasting time and money in college (I wasted YEARS and tens of thousands of dollars), that you feel you lacked direction and purpose and that you've found both with the Air Force.
Tell them that you are going to serve your country, get training, experience, and veteran's benefits that will make it easier for you to return to school at a later date, and find a better job as well.
Tell them that this is a great chance for you and a great choice - You're joining a community that is much more close-knit than any corporation and that the bonds you'll forge there will last a lifetime - much better than anything you could find in an empty corporate suit-world.
Congratulations! I ship for BCT in about 6 months, so I'm not far behind you, sister...Hooah!
Orion
2007-02-20 07:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by Orion 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In 1970 I graduated high school, went on to college per my parents decision. Hated it. I went to a Navy recruiter and joined up. However, i was only 17 so had to wait til I turned 18 that Dec. of 1970. My parents fought me on the matter big time. But i had made up my mind and that is what I wanted to do. I turned 18 and left for boot camp in Feb. of 1971. I wouldn't have changed a thing. My parents never did like the fact that I joined..but hey, it was my life and not theirs. Good luck to you in your military career. They will just have to live with your decision. Personally, I am proud of you.
2007-02-20 14:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by Shar 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well. Matter of fact, my son just came to me the other day and asked if I'd sign for him to join when he's 17.
He mentioned college money - and I told him if it's ONLY for college money that I won't sign. My husband is in - so I'm not completely opposed to it - but there *are* other ways to get college money.
2007-02-20 15:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Mom, Dad . . . I've signed up for Army ROTC, and I'm applying for a scholarship."
. . . Which was no problem for me at all, since my Dad was a retired Navy Officer of 26 years. I retired three years ago as a Lieutenant Colonel after 28 years.
2007-02-20 16:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i can help you sweety, my husband dropped out of school and got his GED, he always wanted to join the military, his parents and me DID NOT want him to join, i didn't want him to join just because i was selfish and wanted him with me (we were just dating), his parents didn't want him to join because they were scared he would get hurt or something, he was 19 when he joined and is now 23, he has been taking college courses every chance he gets, he loves his job and just bought a 2002 corvette! just tell them straight up this is what you want to do in your life, you want this experience, its your choice not theres, now me and my husband parents think going into the military is the best decision he has ever made! your going to go to some awesome places, i'm so excited for you! thank you for serving our country and good luck!
2007-02-20 14:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by Falloutgirl 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is just tell them,you are an adult now and have the right to serve this country.I thank you for wanting to do so and may God send his angels to watch over you.Thank you and God Speed.
2007-02-20 14:47:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just flat out tell them. It may not go over well, but tell them your going to do it either way and they can either support you like good parents or be sh!tty ones.
2007-02-20 14:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them. Spit it right out. Tell them you love them and respect them but at this point in your life you feel it's the right thing for you.
2007-02-20 19:28:12 · answer #8 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them that you are going to defend your country and that they should be proud of you for doing something that so many other man and women your age are scared to do...... tell them that you are going to do something that makes you proud of yourself........tell them that you are a hero now because of the fact that you want to serve your country.......
but you need to tell them soon because of the war they will need time to adjust........
thank you for what you have choosen to do...... people like you and my husband are the backbone of this country....... defending the american people so we are safe..... thank you.....
2007-02-20 14:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by i_luv_my_army_man 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them.
2007-02-20 14:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by coffee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋