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10-29-2008, 08:48 AM
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Military Entrance
Well, my dad told me last night that he was going to deny military entrance for me... since I'm the only male in my family with the last name...
Man, this is complete and utter bovine excrement... :angry: How else am I going to repay this country? Becoming a rowdy college student going to parties all the time?
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10-29-2008, 09:01 AM
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You need to discuss this with your Father. It needs to be an open and HONEST discussion, Man to Man. He needs to understand that after you turn 18, YOU are free to make this decision for yourself, and you do not need to ask his permission. Being the last of the line makes a difference to HIM, not to the military. You also need to LISTEN to him and have him voice his concerns to you. There may be things that he is not telling you, and those things you need to know and understand.
Good Luck with your Talk.
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10-29-2008, 09:10 AM
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Seriously though, Top's right, you really need to sit down and discuss it with him and figure out was his issues are. You have to remember that ultimately the decision is yours and yours alone to make when the time comes.
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10-29-2008, 09:24 AM
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Like the advice given, talk to him and explain why you want to do what it is that you want to do. I too am the "carrier of the name". I became an only son when my older brother was killed when we were young, and I still joined when I was 17. Today, I am married, and have two great daughters...and it still looks like the line will end with me even though I have had a career in the Army.
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10-29-2008, 09:45 AM
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A family name that is known for its service and desire to better this country, as well as making the most of their lives will be remembered. The families that are remembered in history are those who gave back and gave something in return without expectation of reward. Limiting the dreams and aspirations of one of your family members is not a way to build a family legacy, which appears to be important to your father. A good heart to heart talk with rational logic behind your thoughts should prove to him that you are well on your way to becoming the man he wants you to be. At this point, it isn't about your personal aspriations because you can make up your mind regardless, but maintaining order and dignity in your house. Good luck.
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10-29-2008, 10:01 AM
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What all of these gentlemen have said is so true. This is the time for YOU ass a young man to step up and show your Father the maturity and conviction you have. Presented correctly, and with your heart and soul into it, I doubt that your father could complain. This may also be that time in your life where your Father, while deserving of respect needs to understand that you are coming of age and need to make your own decisions.
Really...I wish you luck!
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10-29-2008, 01:42 PM
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10-29-2008, 03:25 PM
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Well, that's not the whole story...
See, it's not really because I'm the last one with the family name... although that's the reason he's going to use. He doesn't want me to enlist. He wants me to go to college... and my grades are too horrible to go to college... And for some odd reason, he doesn't want me to "end up like him". Whatever that's supposed to mean...
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Last edited by Buffa1oso1di3r; 10-29-2008 at 03:35 PM.
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10-29-2008, 04:13 PM
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10-29-2008, 06:09 PM
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