how to tell your folks your going to the army?

Question

my parents hate the idea of me thinking about going to the army and everytime i bring it up they flip out like they think if i sign up im garenteed to get kia or somethng. how can i tell them that its what i want to do without them getting ticked off? I am 15 years old if that helps any

Answer 1

well, i'm 16 and as someone older i do know an idea of some sort of how you can do this, because my friend chris, is 17 and his parents don't like the idea either, but all he did was say this: mom, dad, i know you hate the idea of me going into the army, but its what i want to do, i want to help everyone out and fight for my country and keep everyone safe and prevent people from dying from stupid terrorist attacks, and i know there is a risk of losing my life, but it will be for a good cause, i lost my life, but i also saved someone else's...but it is for a good cause, because i'm helping protect the country and keep all men, women, and children safe from dangerous weapons, and all the wars going on now-a-days....this is what i want to do, and i hope to GOD that you do stand beside me and honor me for what i want to do....."

thats what my friend chris said to his parents, they are still kinda shaky from the idea but they do support him now, and he is turning 18 here in a couple days and he is getting shipped for drill team, to get training then if he passes that they are sending him to Iraq. good luck on this....and im glad young men are wanting to do stuff like this and support our country for the better good.

God Bless You!
good luck!

Answer 2

Right now you are too young to join the army. So I don`t think you should be telling them anything about it. If someone asks you what you want to do after graduation, then you can tell them about the army.
Your parents are scared, they only hear the
bad things that go on in the military. Can you blame them for wanting to keep you safe? That is their job.
Why make them worry about it now.
Wait a year or two. When you are ready to graduate and you still want to join, you can discuss it with them then. They may be more acceptable to the idea then.
Who knows you may not want to join the army next year. It may be the marines or navy.

Answer 3

Well you still got 3 more years to make a decision. Tell your parents your interest in the military but keep in mind all you options and be open minded. I'm sure that if you are still passionate about it 3 years down the road your parents will understand that its not just some childish decision. Maybe talk to your parents about how proud you are to be an american and how much respect you have for people that selflessly serve their country. Ask them if there are any circumstances that would cause them to support your decision.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

first, you have a few years before you can go. as a mom, a proud mother of an American Soldier, i would still say, it may be easier for you to wait a while to talk to your parents about it, you cant even sign papers for a while, even with a parents permission and signature. I was very happy with my son's choice, it was what he had always wanted to do. there are a lot of parents i know that havent taken it so well. goarmy.com or military.com will have some suggestions as well as a recruiter, sometimes there are guys who have just finished basic and ait voluteering with the recruiter that will talk with you and your parents, or there used to be, Good Luck and thank you for your choice to serve your country!

Answer 6

Wait until you are 17. At that age, test the waters a bit with questions like "what if I joined the army? What would you think about that?" If they are still opposed, they probably wouldn't sign you off at all... At that point, wait until after you are 18. At that point, break the news to them after the fact.

Answer 7

Well my husband had the same problem and he is 40 years old just joining boot camp.
what a shock that is.
Just tell them how you realy feel and that you have given it alot of thought and explain your reasoning behind it so maybe they can understand why you chose it.
Your parent love you and im sure they think that you havent thought this through.
Good luck hope all works out in your favor.

Answer 8

I wish I was 17 again so I could JOIN all over again, best thing I ever did and how I wish I was still in (hopefully I can rejoin for one more tour next year).

Good luck and wait until your 18 be determined and you will succeed and I hope you have an outstanding Army career and enjoy it as much as I did mine.

Answer 9

first of all, are too young to join. in 2 to 3 years, you'll be eligible. well, you've told them already, let it simmer for a while. in the meantime, concentrate on your studies, be a good student. you have to know why you want to join also, is it for the free college? well that's just one of the perks. do a lot of research, if at 18 yrs old, you still want to join..then go for it. show your parents that you are making an informed and deliberate decision. good luck i hope this helps.

Answer 10

you are only 15. wait until you are 18, or just about to graduate, to make that decision...... a lot can happen in 3 years. By the time you hit 18, you may not even want to anymore.