Can Someone please give me tips on how to make my father understand that I want to be a part of the military?

Question

..im a girl,turning 17..1st year college..asoires to become a PMAer..loves adventure and the military itself..

Answer 1

It's best to get his agreement before. My mom was steamed when I joined the Navy without her permission. He may never agree, but you should at least sit down with him and let him voice his reasons for not wanting you to go. If it is the chance of dying...well, as a woman, chances are you won't be in a situation of danger, and accidents happen anywhere, military or not.

Don't tell him you are joining just for fun and adventure though, because I have to tell you, that part is maybe 5% of the job, at the most. The military is tough work, where you learn a lot of valuable skills (like how to mop and scrub toilets).

Answer 2

First off let me say this from a soldiers perspective, im proud of every american who wants to join and give selfless service to their coutnry. Its something very noble and you should join if you want. Tell your dad you want to do your part to keep this country and its people free and safe. Their are many jobs in all the branches that you can sign up for that is far from the combat but still lets you help in the fight. The GI bill will pay for college or if you already have college the military will pay off your student loans and give you experience that looks good on a resume should you get out and go into a career. Either way you should express your feelings of why it is important for you and know that those of us already in and many who arnt in, are proud of your decision to join. Hoah!

By the way the guy below me is absolutely full of !!!! there is no way someone with a mental handicap can be allowed to join the military. what a liar.

Answer 3

First, learning to spell would help. Do they teach kids how to spell anymore? Now, first of all, when you turn 18, the choice to join is yours, whether or not your father approves. Second, just know, no daddy wants his daughter to join. If you want him to understand, join the Air Force (since I don't know what "PMAer" means) and get a technical job. You can tell him this will help you get your college degree because of the GI Bill and there is no commitment past the initial 4 year enlistment. You will also earn college credit for military time served and you will be able to get most of your college done while on active duty. Heck, tell him you will learn to spell. Finally, in all seriousness, can you pass the ASVAB? Your father may not have to worry about the military accepting you, you actually do need to understand and have mastery over the only language you know, English, not "...merican" as some might call it. I'll send you a copy of my son's pre-school spelling book so you can learn, once you pass that, I can get you a first grade spelling book. Don't want to bite off too much as once though, want to pace yourself. Good luck!

If you use acronyms, spell them out so we don't have to guess what a "PMAer" is... Every teenager I know cannot spell, what the heck is going on? Our language is important to know............... Even just the basics would be nice, punctuation, spelling, grammer, you know that kind of stuff. Nothing says dumbass more than poor grammer.

Answer 4

Once you are 18, he doesn't have to understand. You will be an adult and can make the decision all by yourself. You should be commended for wanted to serve your country if you choose to. Lots of woman, including myself, have served and had a great time. I would never change anything I did. If you want to make your dad feel better about you serving you could join the Navy. You still serve your country, but you never get shot at and still make a big difference in the military.

Answer 5

ask him of his opinion why you should not go. Have a civil conversation with him about, do not raise your voice or say mean things, it would only put a strain on your relationship. you will need his support when you go in the military, my advice is to wait till you are at least 19 to go in. Earn more college credits, those credits can help gain some stripes.

Answer 6

You cannot MAKE your father understand anything. All you can do is explain your position and hope he agrees. If he doesn't then drop the subject and when you turn 18 and are a legal adult then do what you want regardless of what Daddy thinks. It's your life and you are free to enrich it or mess it up no matter what anybody says.

Answer 7

The only tip I can give you, being ex-military, is do NOT join. The military is not good for women.. trust me. You will be discriminated against no matter what you do and continously be around neanderthals that have no respect for women.

As far as your dad if you are deadset in going, all you can do is tell him it's your life and you want to make you own choices.

Answer 8

I think the only thing you can do is be honest with him about why you are joining the military. Parents don't always love the choices their children make but this is one of those decisions that you have to make for yourself. You shouldn't decide for or against it because of pressure from your family or friends. Good luck to you!

Answer 9

9 months isn't a protracted time for a courting to make it wanna be everlasting. 18 months and additionally you gets to comprehend him adequate to establish no count if to marry or no longer.yet on the grounds that he hasn't referred to his youngster, then i assume he does not desire an eternal courting. incredibly i've got faith divorced mothers and dads might desire to dedicate just to the youngster, and no relationship till the youngster will become 18. you haven't any longer pressed the concern reason why??? Oh its as much as him? sorry that doesn't cut back it, you in simple terms could be petrified of a courting with alot of bags, and that i do no longer blame u on that.

Answer 10

When I was in the Army in Germany, before my tour in Vietnam, there was a story in the Overseas Weekly about a buck seargent who had recently been named soldier of the month. The buck seargent had Downs Syndrome. He was prety bright for someone with Down's Syndrome, had an IQ of about 80. Does that tell you anything about those who run things in the Army? I have two sons who joined in spite of the horror stories I told them about the politics and incompetence that is the state of affairs in the military chain of command. They couldn't believe it was as bad as I described, but now they tell me I was right.