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[patriot007]

what do you do if your mom dosent want you to join. im 17 and i do want to join.:confused:

[AbnMtn]

The only thing that you can do is try to convince her that you're doing what's right for you. You can also contact a local recruiter to go and talk to her. Sometimes our parents have the wrong perception about the Armed Forces because all they know is what they hear from the media and they may need someone to show them differently. Other than that, there's no much more you can do since as a 17 years old you do need her consent to join.

[Spc Martinez]

or you can wait till our 18 but its always best to include your parents i joined at 17 my mom didnt want me to but after i considerd all my options and sat and talked with her about it she was willing to be open about it and finally signed. now im almost 21 and she is my biggest supporter along with my wife

[Proud Mama]

I have two sons,22,17 and they both recently joined the Guards.I was one of those mothers who didn't want them to join.I gave every reason under the sun for them not to.There is part of a mother that just doesn't want to give her children up.no matter what their age (lol).After a long talk with my 17 year old,I agreed to meet with a recruiter and was able to ask alot of questions,and He answered them all for me and I felt he answered honestly..Maybe your mother would agree to meet with a recruiter and give her the freedom to ask any questions that may be on her mind about the military..Both my sons will graduate basic in June and then on to AIT and I couldn't be more proud of them..

[ReadyToSign]

Email me some time if you would like. Im 17 right now, will be 18 on May 12th. My parents will not even meet with the recruiters. They wont let me go and are doing everything they can think of to stop me from going. But I will be 18, and I can enlist myself then. Id recommend keeping them involved the whole way. No matter how hard is it talk to them, listen to what they have to say! It will get hard, trust me. But dont get an attitude with them. They are your parents and they love you! They dont want to see their baby get hurt.
When you talk with your recruiter take notes. If you dont understand something, ask about it to be sure you understand. Ask questions, no matter how stupid you think the question is, ask it! Talk to other people that are thinking about enlisting, as well as people in! Explore the internet. Look around on www.nationalguard.com.Read everything you can find about joining. I recommend that you keep pen and paper handy. I can tell you from my personal experience that you'll think of questions when you dont have something to write them down on, and I quarantee you wont remember them later. Something else you should do is make a list of the good and the bad about joining. Also make a list of the reasons you want to join. Show all this information to your parents. Dont go to them empty handed. Have the information ready. And be prepared for them to argue with you, be prepared to hear some things you might not like. Whatever you do dont give in. If the Army National Guard is what you want to do, then its what you should do. If they still wont budge, ask them why! If they just will not agree, then you might just have to wait till you turn 18. Its better late then never!! I wish you luck. If you want to talk to someone let me know. Take care and be safe! :cool:
Sincerely,
Rachel