Yet another parent post

[Do-Or-Die]

OK, so, I thought that I had succeded in my mission to join DEP when I some how convinced my mother to let me join. My father, being an ex-Marine, was all for it, so I guess I owe it to him, but now I have a new issue.

At first, I promised my father that I would join a field that I could get some technical expirience out of for when I leave the Marines. I was just so gung-ho about signing up I didn't really care what field I went into and didn't think it through. Well, now I am starting to come to realization that all my life I have wanted to be an 03xx, it's not that I think any less of the other fields, because a Marine is a Marine in my eyes, it's as simple as that. My father, being an ex-0351 Anti-Tank Assaultman knows all about the grunt lifestyle. I can not tell you how many times I heard "PJ, when I got out, I remember just driving up and down Rt 114 looking for tanks to blow up, it was hard adjusting to the civilian world". My father did very well in the Corps, recieving 3 out of 4 promotions meritoriously, but I guess he just doesn't want me to be in the same possition as he was.

What I am going to try to do is explain to him in some way my passion to be a Marine, and that 03xx is just what has always appealled to me. But at this point, it really doesn't seem I am going to get his blessing on this.

In the end, I do not need his permition to sign my contract, because I will be 18 by the time I do, in a few weeks, but I still feel it wouldn't serve him justly, as he is a major inspiration to why I wanted to join.

Anyone have any tips? Keep in mind this is a hard-a$$ devil dog I'm trying to persuade.

[Do-Or-Die]

Im sorry, I can't edit, but my father was a 0352 not 0351 my mistake.

[Garrett90]

I bet if you asked him, your father would tell you he is not an "Ex-Marine" either. Bad mistake

[Do-Or-Die]

Look, don't question the amount of respect I have for my father, if you dont have any helpful advice on this situation then dont talk at all.

If you are that annoyed by my mistake PM me and I will fix it.

[E5NAMKROW]

Give it to him straight up, Both men and Marines prefer the direct approach. And the worst thing that could happen....You have to wait till your 18 to make the final decision. Good luck. There is no easy answer for you, just that one. He will or won't go for it. You have to deal with and respect his decision either way. You sound like you have a reasonable head on your shoulders. Once again, good luck.

[bootlace15]

I agree with NAM,just tell him straight up. Your big enough to hunt bear with a switch,I think you will be suprised by what your father has to say.

bootlace15 out

GOOD LUCK

[Garrett90]

HAHA where does this respect thing come from? I don't recall implying you have no respect for your father, dumb@ss. I know that MY father gets very irate when someone refers to him as being an "Ex-Marine," and if your dad is a "hard ass" Devil Dog, then I know he will feel the same. If your wanting to be a Marine, then I suggest calling past Marines something that they prefer, not something they get annoyed with. Leave the incorrect name calling to people who don't give two sh1ts. We are busted here for improper grammar, showing respect where respect is due, and following any other mannered rules set for us, why not start breaking bad habits too, like calling a past Marine an Ex-Marine......makes sense to me there buddy.

[Patriot34]

Tell him what you want to do. If he is really a former Marine He'll sign.

[Do-Or-Die]

Thank you everyone, I'm going to call my father tommorow night. I will keep you posted.

[Do-Or-Die]

"HAHA where does this respect thing come from? I don't recall implying you have no respect for your father, dumb@ss"

Oh I didn't realize you weren't trying to point out my disrespect for my father... my bad.

"We are busted here for improper grammar, showing respect where respect is due"

Never mind, my mistake.

..... dumb ass

[DGardner]

In the end, I do not need his permition to sign my contract, because I will be 18 by the time I do, in a few weeks.

I may be reading this wrong but...

you haven't signed a contract yet... so your not a poolee?
-Gardner

[Spears]

what i believe he is saying is that he enlisted on an open contract, and hasn't selected an MOS field yet. clear it up Gardner?

[Garrett90]

Ha, this guy.

[Do-Or-Die]

Well, turns out my Dad doesn't really care where I go, he's just happy that I'm joingin the Corps. I can't explain how relieved I am and how motivated.

Counting down the days to Parris Island

[Isrowei]

Glad to hear it Paul.

Garrett, do I need to watch for you when you here? It won't be hard to find you with that big clover leaf stenciled on your back. I suggest you take a sincere interest in listening to what the Marines here have to say, including when to know your place and shut the hell up.