ok, here it goes, my parents are 100% against the military and i really wanna do something to supprt our troops, mom said they´ll kick me out of the house if they notice I´m in touch with my friends there again(they really will, seriously), we live in germany, they´re germans, I´m adopted and they just wanna put their wills on me. I don´t wanna deny I love america in any way but what can i do, I tried to talk to them but it doesn´t work, they say all soldiers...are murderers and criminals and so on, and they say they don´t want their "daughter" to be in touch with such bad and nasty ppl and so on, what can i do, i think i´m not strong enough to make it off, i´m only 15... I´m so desperate, plz help!
2007-02-25 04:06:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Parents cannot actually "make" their children believe in what they believe in...that's impossible...BUT...for now, because you are only 15 and would find it very, very difficult to survive in the right way outside of your home, keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. Don't attempt to try and convince your parents to change their minds as they are probably set in their ways. Just keep peace in your home and if the discussion comes up, don't include your thoughts because if parents actually threaten to toss their child out of the house, which is extremely harsh, then they are FIRM in what they believe. You have plenty of time ahead of you to do and think as you please...
2007-02-25 08:04:08 · answer #1 · answered by 2179 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would abide by what they say until you are of legal age and then move out. Having a house is right now more in your interest then supporting the troops, I am sure that your friends understand. I think that it is wrong for them to tell you that you can't talk to your friends because they just happen to be in Iraq. If your parents are that strict, you should introduce a friend of yours that is in the military, maybe they don't know anyone, and you should explain to them that they are your friends and while you understand them looking out for your best interest just because they are in the military does not mean that they are bad people. If that doesn't work then just bide your time until you are 18 or whatever the legal age is there.
2007-02-25 12:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by Hawaiisweetie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you're in a tough spot. Now, you have to learn to do what some POW's did-
I wish I could quote this better-
There was an American who was a POW in China, and the Chinese were trying to brainwash him.
All the other guys had to start believing what they were being tortured into saying.
But this one POW managed to separate his forced actions and speech from his internal thoughts.
He told himself-
"I'm just doing this to survive!
My country will not let even one American down, so they WILL come for me. Meanwhile, I'm saying what I have to say, that's all."
And he managed to come out ofthere still American in mind, and much better able to re-adjust than other POW's who returned home.
So, you've got to do the same thing.
Do whatever they tell you, bide your time,
and when you get out,
you'll still be you!
2007-02-25 12:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, this is what I would tell you. Continue with your supportive family and when the time comes to make YOUR decision on YOUR life like when you are 18 and graduated from highschool, then go for it. Good parents tend to understand later in your life that it was the right decision because of what you wanted and mainly of what you BELIEVE in. Hope this helps and good luck.
2007-02-25 12:13:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are only 15, then you have to live by your parents rules. It doesnt make it right, but they are entitled to their opinions and their rules. As the other person said, when you are 18, you can make your own decisions and do whatever you want. In the meantime, respect your parents and do as they tell you to do.
2007-02-25 12:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by an88mikewife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 15, I doubt they can toss you out...but you or a friend of the family or another relative, should have a talk with them. They need to understand, that you have your own thoughts and convictions.
2007-02-25 12:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋