i am one of three children and my family is very tight and protective but i have always been a strong independent person excepting nothing but perfection and i want to join the Marines but my parents are very protective and i need advice on how to tell them. HELP!
2007-03-11 16:28:43 · 14 answers · asked by steph 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Make sure that you've done your homework, know what you're getting into and tel them just that. When I went to PI I had some supportive parents but I also had the information they needed to hear. Only you can truly tell them what they need to know but your recruiter could help break the ice.
2007-03-11 16:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kurt R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there.... couple of things.
1. Thank you for your interest in serving our great country by becoming a Marine!
2. You don't join the Marines... you BECOME a Marine!!
3. Female Marines are known as "The Fewer, the Prouder!" If you have what it takes, and it sounds like you do, you'll do really well!
4. Spend some time at http://www.marineparents.com It is a website full of awesome information about the Corps. There is a chat room and message boards for families of Marine Corps recruits and those thinking about it... Go there... they'll be SO supportive... and give the link to your parents, too... we can help them make the adjustment.
Finally... once you've talked to a recruiter, make up your mind about what career field you're interested in (DO NOT sign an "open" contract)... and then tell your parents what you've decided to do. Understand they love you... and listen to their concerns in a way that is respectful... and then answer their questions to the best of your ability... as calmly as possible... and with the assurance you've made the right decision.
I wish you the very best!! Semper Fi!!
2007-03-12 05:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well about 11 1/2 years ago, I had to tell my parents that I was joining. My recruiter was with me and there to answer all my parents questions.
If you are over 18 it is just a matter of telling them that you feel this is the best road for you to take in life. Even if they are over protective and get all the answers they need from the recruiter, you should be fine. It is a tough decision and hard to tell your parents, but that is the easiest part of joining the Marines.
2007-03-11 23:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mandi R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently read a story about some recruits going through their police training. The instructor asked one of the recruits what he would do first if he ever had to pull his own mother over for a traffic violation. The recruit replied saying the first thing HE would do is call for back-up. The reason I tell you this is you may want to get a few platoons to go with you just in case you need back up. You will have to cut the ties soon, so now is a great time to do it. They can't control how you live forever. And I'd say that what you're doing should make them very proud of you, they won't like it at first, but they will have to soon. Good luck, and thanks.
2007-03-11 23:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your parents from MEPS the day you sign the contract. Once you've sign the contract, all they can do is ask you why you joined the Marines. You're going into the Marine Corps not them. They can't feel the physical pain you're about to endure, the acomplishment you're about to achieve can only be talked about by them.
You are you're own person, don't let others stop you from being what you want to be.
2007-03-12 01:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by BadKarma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are over 18 years of age, just explain why & ask for their support. I am a protective Mother that son graduated from college & got a great job. He showed up at Thanksgiving a couple of years ago & told his Dad & I that he had joined the Army. (his Dad went ballistic at first) He posted his reasons on a blog & asked us to read them. All the things I taught him including "freedom you are not willing to fight for is not worth having". He is a Captain & an Army Ranger. Good luck!!
2007-03-11 23:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok well just tell them there is nothing they can do to stop you if your legal age from joining.May I suggest you take them to talk to a Marine recruitior if they are hesitant? I have a Marine recruitor friend and he always welcomes overprotective parents to come talk to him;.
Good Luck and Semper Fi
2007-03-12 00:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by Tbrat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you love them but this is important to you. Tell them you don't want to look back at your life and regret not doing it. Tell them they raised you right, that you know right from wrong and that Join the Marines is the right thing to do. (if that's how you feel) .
Good luck
2007-03-11 23:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of these answers are good, but parents don't care. They want you to be safe. No disrespect to any other service, but in my opinion the Marines have the highest standard training for the basic individual that I know of, so you will be better prepared when in harm's way.
2007-03-11 23:40:15 · answer #9 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are old enough and if you feel that this is something that you really want to do then sit down and tell them. They should respect your decision but I am sure that they will be scared because of the dangers involved. Good luck.
2007-03-11 23:34:18 · answer #10 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋