How do you deal with a father who isn't ready to let his oldest child enlist in the

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Samantha

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military? Although it's the best interest of their future...



especially the very discouraging remarks made by this father...from time to time.
 
His son is a grown man. He can do whatever he wants. I don't see the problem. Who cares about his father's opinion?
 
My mom wouldnt let me at first either. Im 17 and just enlisted into the army and wanna go to Ranger school so she was freakin out i would be killed and all that. I just stuck to my decision and let her kno that it wasnt goin to change. Ask him to respect your decision and let you grow up. Your pretty much an adult and its your future so its your choice what u do with your life. To bad if he dont like it.
 
This is a tough one... My mother was the same way.

Take the time to sit down with the father (and a recruiter, if optional/possible) to explain the lifestyle and pay/benefits. Ensure that you have answers to any and all questions he may have (hence the recruiter's presence).

Keep in mind, and explain to the father, that service is the armed forces is a noble venture. Mention family members who've served and use this as a stepping stone. He should take great pride in his child's wish to join the military.

In the end, though, the child's life is their own, and he/she must be ready, willing, and able to make their own decision. If this is what he/she truly wants to do, they must be prepared to go the distance.

I wish the potential servicemember the best of luck.
 
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