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writes:I am a 14 year old male and most of my family are opposed to the idea of joining the army, but i want to join the army when im 18 to defend my country and help others if i join do you thik my family will disown me and forget about me. Reply to this Question |
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reader, Skiggy  +, writes (26 March 2008):
 your family are always going to be there for you, they may not like your decision but they will come to live with it, you will always be there son no matter what happens and if it is your choice then they will accept it, family are always there and will always love you, good luck
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 March 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionI would like to Thank you all who awnswered my question and say that I will discuss this issue like adults and sit down and take turns discussing it thanks again.
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reader, Chandra +, writes (25 March 2008):
I don't think your family would disown you, in fact, I bet they would be quite proud of you later when you do join. But it is important to do as well as you can in school now because the Army has you take a multiple choice test. A score of 37% is passing, but if you get a very high score then you can pick just about anything you want to do with your career! There are hundreds of different types of things to choose. You can see a few things on the website goarmy dot com
(GOARMY.COM)
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 March 2008): They are probably worried.
When the time comes and you are old enough to enlist, if you still feel this strongly... then it won't matter about what they think because you'll be defending their right to think that.
I don't condone war or murder for the sake of protection (we call it killing on the frontlines) because I feel unless a President is willing to lead his men on the frontlines then he is a coward and nothing more.
But if you feel you wish to fight for the country you live in then nothing anyone can say will stop you.
Flynn 24
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reader, Annalisa +, writes (24 March 2008):
 Talk to your family about your views!
They probably fear losing you, as so many soldiers lose their lives in wars...
They might also disagree with the principle of war and the thought that their beloved son might end up killing fathers, sons, people who fight to defend their own country and family.
Discussing things like this as a family will help you be close and understand each other.
Look up information on the army together, look up history and current affairs, discuss ways situations might be dealt with by the army and whether they are likely to take the best action or not.
Remember that violence only creates more violence and discontent. True peace and justice are gained by peaceful actions!
However, when you're 18 you can make your own choice.
Your family might disapprove, but they will always love you!
God bless you and good luck!
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reader, Ask oldersister +, writes (24 March 2008):
 Since this is 4yrs away, I'm not sure why you and your family is acting like it's a life or death issue right now. You still have the highschool "learning curve" ahead of you and will be changing a lot during this time. Don't think I'm discounting your goals because as the daughter of a retired career military officer, I can say my Dad was born and bred for the job and he knew, from the age he started walkin' and talkin', that he wanted to fly planes for his country. I think instead of arguing about it with your parents, make good grades and decisions through highschool so they'll respect a decision coming from a level-headed young man when the time comes. I think your goal is admirable and good luck to you.
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