I am currently a high school sophmore and I am 15 years old. For about a year and a half now I have wanted to be a Maine. I am in mostly AP classes at my high school and my parents want me to go to a UC school and major in engenering. My dad is a proud American and he has always told me that a true man is always ready to stand up and die for his country when it is in need. My mom is also proud to be American but she thinks that the fighting should be left to others. I am worried that if I tell her she will break down and try to make me reconsider. I need advise. Whats the best way to break the news to my parents.?
2007-11-13 11:17:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Tell them you wanna do the right thing and be a man and defend for our Country. Tell them you are a proud American and being a Marine is something that you wanna be.
At least you have the guts to do this...Some men wouldnt dare...Be proud of yourself and go be a Marine...
Good Luck...
2007-11-13 11:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by americangurl_28 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I want to be a part of something bigger than I am and I want to make a difference by serving and protecting my country and I can't think of a better way than being a member of the Marine Corps.
Dad you are a proud American and I know Mom is a proud too, even though she's not as pro-military as you. But once she sees why I want to do this - to help keep my country and family free,- she will understand and be proud that I made this choice.
p.s. In your last sentence - you're statement asking how to "break the news to them". That sounds like bad news (like you failed Algebra or something) and it's NOT. This is good news to you, so you must present it as good news to them.
2007-11-13 22:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by Snuggly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off good luck. I was in a similar situation not so very long ago. What I recommend is that you contact a local recruiter. They will be more than happy to come to your home and speak with your parents. When I told mine that I was going into the Marines my dad was the one who opposed it the most because he didnt want to see me go straight to Iraq. Thats a common misconception about the military that as soon as you enlist you are going to war. The recruiter can give your parents specific information about timelines, training schedules, and even some deployment rosters.
Also, to help put your parents minds at ease you may want to consider going into the reserves at first. The reserves offers you the ability to go to college partially paid for by the government and should they need your service they will activate you. Its a way of doing your service but also getting the best of the civilian world at the same time.
Once again good luck and I hope to see you in my beloved corps one day.
2007-11-13 19:26:32 · answer #3 · answered by Charming Gentleman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them straight out what your intentions are. If you plan on enlisting and leaving after graduation, then tell them that. If you plan on becoming an officer, do that. There are options for college if you want to do college and then join up. You can discuss these with a recruiter.
If it helps, you generally can schedule a time with a recruiter to talk to your parents about what to expect.
Also, keep in mind that you may change your mind as you near 18. Keep your options open in case you decide to go another route.
2007-11-13 19:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by alaisin13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cousin, aged 18, sat down with his parents. They talked about pros and cons for a few hours, and when the discussion was all done he said basicly "I'm glad we talked, I signed up this morning."
But he was 18 and already graduated high school. I think that you should write up a list of pros and cons, and sit down when you know you have no distractions for a while. It my be a long conversation. You can even contact a local recruiter about how to talk with your parents, and if your parents want to, they can talk to the recruiter also. Good Luck no matter what happens.
2007-11-13 20:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by eileengallia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to join when you turn 17 you will need mom and dad to sign. I suggest you tell them now that this something you want to do. The sooner you do it the longer you and dad will have to get mom accustomed to the idea.
If you are going to wait til you turn 18 then you won't need them to sign but having their support would be best.
2007-11-13 19:33:36 · answer #6 · answered by pgnprincess1212 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You simply tell them. And don't make it "I want to join the Marines", that sounds like you're asking permission. When you are of-age, simply say "I AM joining the Marines". That makes it a closed matter, a decision made by a man.
2007-11-13 19:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just sit down with them at the dinner table and say "Mom, Dad, Semper Fi."
To be a Marine you need to be a man first, so just tell them.
2007-11-13 19:26:32 · answer #8 · answered by 2nd AD/ 4th ID 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just say "mom, dad, I am a real man and a proud American"
2007-11-13 19:22:55 · answer #9 · answered by Mary Jo W 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
say "i want to join the marines"
you'll be an adult when the time comes around
or you can get your college degree and go to OCS
2007-11-13 19:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by 8lboreck 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋