i am a sophomore in high school and i want to join the Marine Corp. i know the Marines is no joke and its a big decision, and i am totally a wear of the risks. i just want to know should i tell may parents my junior or senior years the i want to join the Marines. if sooner better then later or should i wait till i sign the papers?
2007-03-29 06:21:08 · 10 answers · asked by steph 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I think you should make them aware of your interests now. You are in the 10th grade, and it would be beneficial to you if you earned at least a 2 year college degree before joining any branch of the service. I admire your desire to serve our country, but be smart about it! A lot can change in the next 2 years -- let your parents make suggestions about your military career!
I wish you well!
2007-03-29 06:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At your age you have NO idea of the risks. In the mean time join your high school ROTC program (if your school has one) and get an idea of what the military is about. Begin talking with a recruiter at the start of your senior year - that is also about the time I'd start talking about it with your parents. Is college an option for you? If it is skip the military - the Marines are minimum 4 years - that a long time to put your life on hold while you dodge bullets and shrapnel (yeah even girls have to worry about that).
2007-03-29 13:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably best to go gradually. Buy some Marines t-shirts, or clothing and maybe get a couple Marines posters for your bedroom walls. By the time your old enough, if you still want to, they'll be pretty well prepared for your decision.
2007-03-29 13:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by Pervtor of Pervatia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is totally upto you if you can be talked out of it then you maynot be totally sure ? If you're confident about your decision then tell them, but when make sure you have your reason what you plan to accomplish while in the Marine Corps as someone who is a Hospital Corpman who has been stationed with Marines . you're right there are risk , but there are great rewards SEMPER FI HOOORAH!!!!
2007-03-29 13:27:19 · answer #4 · answered by Brian S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not under any circumstance join the marines, its like having boot camp for 4 years, Join the air force,i spent 23 years and loved it
2007-03-29 13:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by ttexas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THAT IS A DECISION THAT IS YOURS, BUT DON'T YOU THINK IT WOULD BE BEST TO TALK TO YOUR PARENTS AND LET THEM BE A PART OF THE DECISION RATHER THAN DROP THIS ON THEM AT THE LAST MOMENT, DEFINATELY TALK TO THEM AND TELL THEM ALL YOUR REASONS FOR WANTING TO JOIN
2007-03-29 13:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by flipfloplover44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until senior year. Hopefully the war in Iraq will be over and they will be less anxious over it.
2007-03-29 14:27:34 · answer #7 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your parents your decision, whatever you choose, I am sure they will be proud of you. ^_^
2007-03-29 14:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by Naomi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them now. They might suprise you and support your choice.
2007-03-29 13:27:11 · answer #9 · answered by Alex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know your parents so it is your choice
2007-03-29 13:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by Kye H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋