How to get my parents to support me and my decision to join the Maine Corps?

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I'm a 17 year old female who has recently enlisted into the Marine Corps. I got my parents to sign but it was extremely hard . Although they signed they do not support me. I've never been so sure about anything in my life.My mind is very set. But my parents are still trying to persuade me to go to college they don't believe I will make it in the Corps. They believed I'm being brainwashed, but i have thought about joining the military ever since i could remember and no one persuade me. I'm joining the military to serve my country and to experience what others will never. I'm leaving to basic training in June regardless but I would appreciate there support more than anyone else . Family means a lot to me and they currently feel like I'm destroying the family and leaving them behind. Has any of your loved one's came around and supported you? Btw does time fly by in the DEP program?

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XoXo,

What are your parents saying?  Have you listened to what they have said?  If so, what is your reply to them?

Mark Twain had an interesting quote.  He said, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to 21 I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.”

I am not saying your parents are right because I don't know what they said.  Please check the comments.  It is my Yahoo Best Answer to a girl your age.  She had the same type of question.

Mrsjvb · Answer

Short answer:  you don't.

They will either come around, or they won't.  If the latter you have t decide whether or not you can accept their lack of support and whether or not you will allow yourself to be guilted.

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How to get my parents to support me and my decision to join the Maine Corps?

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