I want to join the MARINES but my parents don't want me to!?
What should you do? Well, analyze this. You're almost 17, you're not quite an adult yet but you're getting there. I doubt your Mother would dissown you literally, but what she has heard of the marines is probably making her upset. What it boils down to, is what you want. What do you want? Allow this: "What does your Grandfather want your Father to do"?......Does it matter? Your Father makes decisions for himself as does your Mother. At some point my friend, you have to make decisions for yourself. Sometimes you will make the wrong ones....but they are your wrong decisions to learn from. Keep thinking, keep researching and in the end, do what's best for you.....and no one will be able to tell you what that is.....that is strictly up to you.
How do I tell my parents I want to join the Marines?
Definitely talk to your parents about it. If it's what you really want to do and you have your heart set on it then go for it even if your parents disagree. I say this because I know someone who also wanted to join the Marines right out of high school, his parents forced him into college, he considered dropping out of college but graduated anyway and he hated college (and still thinks it's the biggest waste to this day and he's 30 now). Well, now, he broke his leg a few years back, can't run and will never be able to join. He holds alot of resentment for this. As for me, I went to college first and had a blast. I then became an officer for the Air Force and it's awesome! (before anyone starts any AF jokes, I'm in the Gunship so screw off!) I don't regret my choices. Everyone just needs to find out what path works for them. As for enlisting first, by all means go for it. The military will pay for college later if you desire to go to college. If not, that's ok too. Although I would recommend at least completing a 2 year degree while in...makes you more competitive for promotions & awards, just sayin'. Well, I'm not sure how the Marines work when it comes to education but for the AF, it's very important. I have to have my masters done for promotion to a certain rank later on down the road. As for talking to recruiters, do your research! They will say just about anything to you. Have an idea of the jobs you'd like but know you may not be guaranteed them. The only promises a recruiter can make are those written on any paperwork you sign! If it's not on paper, then don't believe it. It's the needs of the military, not what you want. If you get what you want (many folks do) then great! If not, you can possibly crosstrain into something else later on down the road. Best of luck to you.
How do I tell my parents I'm joining the marines?
Are you over 18? Are you still 17. Sadly, that one year difference in age makes a difference in how the discussion goes.But either way, I suggest you address it like and adult.As an adult, you have no obligation, other than respect, to tell your parents anything.Assuming though that you want to tell them, and get their approval, approach the reasoning like an adult.Why are you joining? Have a mature answer, not a kid answer.The Marines will make you strong. But the answer, “I want to be a badass and kill people” is a childish answer. Unfortunately, it’s one I’ve heard quite often.Lay out your reasoning for joining. Lay out the benefits that you’ll receive. Lay out your expectations of the Marines and what you think it will do for your long term goals, and future.Be prepared to defend your choice to join the Marines specifically and not the Air Force or Navy. (Parents usually see those two branches as being much safer than the Army or Marines). My answer when I was 17? “Because I’ve always wanted to be a Marine”. That’s when you bring the “I want to be a badass” into the conversation, but you phrase it like this: “I want the challenge that the Marines present. It’ll make me stronger physically and mentally in a way that no other branch can offer outside of their special forces.”Offer to have a recruiter talk to them. This is mandatory if you’re under 18. However, if you’re over 18 and you want their approval, then it would still be appropriate for them to meet the recruiter. Let your parents grill the recruiter. Don’t be embarrassed by your parents. Recruiters are used to it, and trained to deal with hostile, and ignorant parents. The recruiter will be able to handle it. Remember they’re a Marine, and hasn’t backed down from insurgents with rockets and machine guns. Your parents don’t pose nearly that level of threat.In summary, come prepared with a well thought out, intelligent and mature statement. Tell them you’re meeting with a recruiter and you would like them to meet the recruiter as well. Don’t allow it to be an option they can refuse. If they do refuse, wait till you’re 18 and do what you want anyway. You can point that out to them as well, but use that as a last resort.
How do I tell my parents I want to join the military?
My family NEVER wanted me to enlist. They weren't anti military but they just didn't want my life in the hands of any politician. I didn't enlist to make them happy and found myself in a dead end job working in the south Texas heat. When I announced I was enlisting my mom tried to act nonchalant in order to mask her fear and pain. My dad told me he didn't want me to go but I was a grown man (my own car, apartment, bills, son and stepdaughter, and girlfriend of 2 years) and he'd support me in whatever decision I made. He was also trying to mask his fear and pain. The day I shipped out to Fort Benning there wasn't a dry eye. I've become so much more mentally and physically tough and have pushed myself so much farther than I ever thought I could. It sucks in the holiday cause I'm in Virginia now and my family is 1500 miles away but the pain is worth it. Point is it's your choice. Do what you gotta do and run with it. Your parents will naturally want you to not enlist due to the misconception that you'll go to war and die or be horribly maimed. Unless you choose a combat job or join a combat oriented branch (Marines mostly but also Army) chances of even deploying to a combat zone are slim. Your parents worries and opinions can actually prevent you from becoming the best you that you can be. Life is as random as a roll of the dice and now you gotta make an enormous decision that will change your life forever. Tell them how you feel, get their reactions but always do what's best for you.
How to tell my parents I want to enlist?
Ah, the motivation is strong in this one... Don't worry, the military will take care of that in due time. Sit down at the dinner table with Mom and Dad and tell them what's up. "Hey, I'm giving a really good deal of thought to joining the military. I've been talking to a recruiter, he's offering jobs X, Y, and Z, and I want to do this." If they're supportive, that's great. If they're mad, then that's the way it goes. You aren't ruining your life by joining the military; it's 4-5 years, during which time you'll be doing a productive job, gaining maturity and leadership skills, and serving your country. Going to college at age 22 or 23 is just as good if not better than going to college at age 18. A few thoughts, before you sign yourself over to the government: 1. You are going to deal with a LOT of stupid people. You know the idealized NCO in Starship Troopers (the book)? Yeeaaah.... you aren't going to see many of those. The old joke goes, "By now, you've realized that there are a lot of stupid people in this world, and most of them joined the Marine Corps." 2. In most jobs, you are a body, there to do a job. You follow orders to the letter, even when they're completely freaking ridiculous. You're probably used to teachers in high school telling you to be an original thinker, that your ideas matter, and that your ingenuity will be rewarded. That doesn't happen in the military. The regulations are built in such a way that even the most braindead monkey can follow instructions... and if you don't go by the instructions, God help you. Even if you're right. If you don't care about that, then go ahead. The military changed my life and made me a better person. But there are a lot of people who really aren't meant for the job. Good luck!
How do I tell my parents im joining the Marines?
whoa, easy there, killer.come on over and let uncle Jack learn ya’ a li’l somethin’.number 1: even if you never capitalize anything else, you always capitalize Marines.number 2: there’s a saying in the Corps. we’re only loyal to 3 things: God, Country, Corps. know what the backbone of the country is? family. know what’ll help you succeed in your “new” family? learning how to communicate with your old one. meekness is not rewarded upon entry into the Corps. trust me on that. if it’s really your passion to join, tell your folks. if not for them, for yourself. you could have a recruiter show up to your house and you could speak to your folks together if you need to. they’re more than willing and eager to do that. more than willing and eager. shoot, if you have a dysfunctional family, you have even more of a reason to tell them.number 3: it's a good thing you don't care about the money or respect. the pay’s decent enough for an active duty boot who’s single. barracks life is interesting. and respect? haha. at least the chow’s good.number 4: do you mean die, die? or just die. ‘cause there’s a difference. a big difference. if your goal is to join the toughest fighting force in America, go to war against the bad guys and die in a blaze of glory like Mouse in the first Matrix movie, then your best bet is to stay home and keep current on the new call of duty games that seem to be released every other month. nobody wants to serve with Capt. Kill ’Em All. why? ’cause the “All” in the mane implies all of his fellow warfighters, himself included. but if you mean you want to forever be a part of something that can never be taken from you; a Brotherhood that few men ponder over and fewer still achieve membership to, then you, son, are headed to the right place.
I want to join the Marine Corps but my parents dont want me to?
Buddy you do what your heart tells you to do. As a father and a former Marine I can truly understand where your dad is coming from. Trust me my family wasn't thrilled when I told them either but I will tell you tell one thing I have never seen my parents more proud of me then when they saw me wearing my uniform on the parade deck of Parris Island. Being a Marine is going to be with you the rest of your life. There are no ex-marines only former and retired marines. This, up to now will be the biggest decision of your life so you need to really think about it. Don't do it just to piss your parents off or just to get away from home. Do it because in your heart you know it was the right decision for you. Your parents will come around, trust me. Your dad is just worried about you man bottom line and when when my son is old enough to make that decision I am sure I will try to talk him out of him to, it's just a father thing to do. I did three tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan and Im still here. Is is dangerous you bet your *** it is but the odds of you getting hurt or killed are fairly slim. You need to do what is best for you. Think about for a while. Get different perspectives on it form all the people that you need to. The Marine Corps has been around for over 235 years it ain't going nowhere son, take your time and think about it.