I just recently told my parents I want to go to the Air Force Academy. My dad's fine with it, but my mom...she's telling me things I don't want to hear. I'm ignoring her, I told her I'm still her daughter, please treat me the same. Anyway, how can i explain to her that this is what I want...joining the Air Force Academy.
2007-09-21 15:49:34 · 8 answers · asked by AnimalsFan 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I MEANT TO SAY IM NOT IGNORING HER!
2007-09-21 15:50:00 · update #1
First of all, if i join with her angry...i feel horrible. I know it takes time...I'm only a junior in High school and im confused with my life.
2007-09-21 16:00:15 · update #2
Also, how can I tell my mom that this is what I want?
2007-09-23 17:25:41 · update #3
I'm going through that right now (with the Army), except neither of my parents is very happy with me. You have to understand that part of it is just that they're worried, and they're always going to be. If your parents are anything like mine, they're proud of you, but they're scared because there's the possibility of you going to Iraq.
Just let your parents know that that's what you want to do, and explain why, and make sure you do your research before you go to a recruiter and sign anything (talk to some people in the Air Force before you go). Once your mom knows you're set on it and that it's not just a whim, she'll come around :)
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How can you tell her what you want? That's a tough one to answer, because you're the only one who knows why you want it. Sit down and really think about why you want it - is it a sense of duty? a way to get free college? just something that sounds exciting? (I can tell you that parents don't really like the exciting explanation).
When you have your reasons figured out, go to your parents and say, "I want this, because of this, this, and this. If I don't do this, then blah blah." Listen to what they have to say (that's important) and address their concerns - or if they bring up something you haven't thought about, start thinking about it. Like I said, it will take awhile for them to come around, but the more certain they are that you know what you're doing, the quicker they'll come around. Good luck!
2007-09-21 16:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by Carrot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before it becomes a real issue, you have to get an appointment to the academy from your congressman.
After that tell Mom you get a top notch education and $1,235 per month (1/2 the salary of a 2nd Lt) in pocket money and a job when you graduate.
2007-09-21 23:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of us went through it, or are going through it . As you know we are at war, and i told my parents i want to go to the Marine Corps and as you can imagine as a parent, they dont want me to go. The death rate for the airforce is nearly non existent compared to the others
2007-09-27 07:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by ananthan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of us went through it, or are going through it (like me). As you know we are at war, and i told my parents i want to go to the Marine Corps and as you can imagine as a parent, they dont want me to go. The death rate for the airforce is nearly non existent compared to the others
2007-09-21 22:56:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you got accepted good for you, Only 1 out of every 50 applicants with a 4.0 grade average every year through high school got accepted
2007-09-21 22:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by Patsfan 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Be patient .Mothers take longer to come around but once they realize the inevitability of such a situation,they come around,though reluctantly.Good luck.
2007-09-22 08:53:25 · answer #6 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that your choice is based on logic, good sense, and practical choices. Her emotionalism need not apply.
2007-09-21 23:14:23 · answer #7 · answered by sirtanaka 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her that its your choice, and do it
2007-09-21 22:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by Jasmine :D 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋