I Want To Join The Army, But Can't Because Parents Won't Sign Me In, What Can I Do?

Don't be spoil, and a drama queen, all this whinny just show that you don't have what it takes for a military career. Instead of being a good son, and finish your education, and train physical at least at the gyms, or in voluntary activities in the community so you can show to them that you are very interested, you are just whinnying, mom and dad and making my life so bad.. Stop being stupid and grow up, life is no game, and is not easy like you think.

I can understand that what are you going through. From your words it seems as if you are really very very disappointed. I would like to say that don't lose faith in god and keep on trying. Ask your parents that why aren't they allowing you to follow your dreams. And what do they want you to be ? If there reason isn't strong then keep on trying. Tell them about your feeling and passion for joining the army.Tell them that being an army officer is a big honour. Tell them that you cannot do something in which you are not interested. But if they have a solid reason listen to them. Parents know more about us and our lives because they have passed the test we are in.They are experienced and will never lead us to the wrong path.They will always think for our happiness. So best of luck and please don't do something that might ruin our life or career! :)

Don't listen to this asshole above me...probably a camel jockey. Don't stress about your parents. If you are only sixteen just live your life and be happy. You have two years...then you can make your own decision. After that if you want to join....join up. Its the best decision I ever made.

16 is to young to make that choice wait till late 17 or 18 when you can do it on your own... I joined when I was early 17 don't get me wrong I love my job but I also had a full ride to college under a wrestling scholarship.... At time I wish I took it... Wait it out don't stress do PT and enjoy life trust me this war is going to be around a long time and the army isn't going anywhere.... And if a little stress of family is bothering you then you might want to look at a new job lol all this job is stress and mangment of it.... SO recap enjoy what you got. Wait. PT (physical Training- push ups sit ups run) sign up later.... Any other questions just ask

from one solider to a future one...

Well you could stand up to them... Tell them what's on your mind. But if your parents are like mine you have to do what you can at home to stay fit and trained. Just wait it out and stay healthy if they won't budge.

Hey, you can wait until your 18, then you don't need parent consent. You have to wait until your 17 to go to BCT anyway, so you will only be a year behind. But there are people that don't even join until they are 19 and older.

I wish someone had been there to say "Hey, joining the Army will probably be the biggest mistake of your life". Some days are better than others, depending on attitude. At the end of the day, you still have none of the rights that you are defending. That are forefathers said we were "endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights". Trust your parents and their decisions and listen to God. This may be a blessing in disguise.

Threaten to kill yourself tht would work