Ok, So im 17 and in 5 months im gonna be 18 but i no i wanna go into the army... my mom said it was my decision and i think it is too... but all of a sudden shes like ur gonna hafta wait till ur 18 cause im not signing any papers for you... i think thats selfish for her because i no what i wanna do with my life and just because he dont want me to do it shes gonna try stoppin me from doing it.... i mean i think its my life and i should be able to do it... shouldnt i??? what do u think?
2007-08-10 17:51:28 · 21 answers · asked by sweetz 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Please check the fine print before signing anything. Your mom loves you and wants you to be safe.
2007-08-10 17:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Pamela ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm betting that your mom isn't trying to stop you from going into the military. I think she is afraid for you with all that is happening to military men and women at this time overseas. Also, I think she wants to make sure that you do have the time to change your mind so by waiting for a few extra months, that does give you the out. She also may be feeling the pains of 'mother separation' which all moms go through, especially with their first and second children leaving home. They just want to hold on to you a while longer because once you leave the nest, you are no longer their little ones any longer. Give her a grace period and relish the extra time with her. You do not know the future and it can sometimes go either way, you may never come back home, or when you do, she may not be there any longer. We all think those thoughts. I did. My oldest daugher went Air Force and my youngest became a Marine. She is now my disabled vet. I didn't want to part with either of them either. No mother does.
2007-08-11 01:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by 'Sunnyside Up' 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, 5 months really isnt that far away. I can understand that she would not want to sign the papers for you, because she is scared. If something were to happen to you in the military, god forbid, she would probably feel so badly about allowing you to go. She would take the responsibility and blame herself. Just hang in there...5 months is not that far away, and if you do wait the 5 months, you are guaranteed to be home during the holidays. If you enlist now, there is no guarantee that you would be home for thanksgiving or christmas.
2007-08-11 00:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not until your 18.
2007-08-11 00:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by Goodspeed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is your life. But put yourself in your mom's shoes. It's scary letting your child go into the army... because there is a possiblity that they wont be coming back. If your mom won't sign the papers.. then you'll just have to wait till your 18. Don't fight your mom about it. Try to understand her thoughts about it...
2007-08-11 00:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is is about the Army you like?
Where do you see your self in the Army?
Can you see your self taking a life?
Can you give up all your freedom for the freedom of others?
Can you be in darkness and fear for as long as you are asked?
Can you imagine what your current life be without you?
Are you prepared to lose your life?
If you can answer all these without thinking too much about them you are ready for the army if it takes you too long or can't really decide on how to answer them you are not ready for the army.
2007-08-11 01:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by wiseornotyoudecide 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! IT IS SELFISH
im 15 and i plan on joining the navy the day i turn 18even though ill have to move to the otherside of the country worst part is ive never seen a body of water bigger than a small lake
2007-08-11 01:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by JP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait the 5 months ! It's not a big deal. Or think about joining the Navy, your mom might just be scared with the war and all.
2007-08-11 00:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by Ma RU 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait the 5 months. You have waited 17 years already. Best of luck!
2007-08-11 00:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by nxzema_grl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a spouse of a military I think I can put myself on your mom's shoes... it is hard for her feeling responsible to give you permission for your enlistment. I know is your life but since you are asking for an opinion you should think a little bit more and wait to see if this is what you really want to do of your life, but remember this is a big step.
Good luck for you and God Bless!
2007-08-11 01:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by ND 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should respect your mother's wish. It's only 5 months away. I think you can handle that.
Besides, maybe she is thinking about the war we are in now and is afraid of losing her child. That's right...her child, because no matter how old you get, you will always be her 'child'.
Set her mind at ease, and wait the 5 months.
2007-08-11 00:58:30 · answer #11 · answered by Diana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋