Should i join the army?

I know that this has been posted for a month but I was looking through at stories of people joining the army and was curious at what people hear at my lot think on the matter. I think that if this is what you want then you should do it. It is a scarey thing to your friends and family and this would be a reason for the negativilty. My 17 year old sone joined the Army Reserves back in August. He is junior in HS this year and he has wanted to do this as soon as he was old enough for a while now. We are not a military family or anything and so this is nothing that we have put into his head or anything. This was just a decision that he made and I stood behind him. I am proud of him for making this decision because it is not an easy decision to make. But he did it because he knows it is a good career decision. It will pay for his college. And he likes to think that it will help in his future as he wants to be a State Tropper. He is also taking Criminal Justice in school. He looks forward to becoming the strong person that he will become (and I do not mean just physically) by doing this and he has signed up for 6 years. As of right now he says he wants to put in 20 years so that at the age of 37 he will be able to have a military retirement and still be a State Trooper. I have had alot of people ask if I was crazy for letting him join but I feel that this is his and only his decision to make. I respect him for this. I know that alot of people have had some negative comments to him at school as well. I do not think that it is right to be so negative to someone who is devoting a good part of their life to standing up for them. I love my son dearly and am behind him 100% of the way. Is it scarey to think of what could happen? Of course. Some people do not make it back from the military the same or even at all. But a teenage kid can also make other dicisions in life that could also do this to him. He made the decision and it was right for him and only you can decide what is right for you. Good luck and you will make the right decision. And your friends and family will behind you in the end no matter what you choose.

Yes, you should join the army. As you the citizen of your nation, you are having the sole responsibility to protect the borders, assests of your own nation. In fact, I would appreciate you for asking this question. Go ahead, as an army officer, facing challenges might be easier than handling administration. Congrats !.

Well, it's really up to you. Your family and friends may oppose about it probably they are concerned and worried about the risks and danger of the job you're facing. But, I guess if it's your passion and you really like joining as really want it, you go ahead and fulfill your dream instead of regretting someday and hoping that you wish you've done it. I'm sure your family and friends would understand you 'cause they love you and in return, you should make them feel that there's nothing to worry about. But, if you're hesitant about the job also, you may wanna consider your family and friend's preference. Weigh things out and think wisely. Good luck

Joining the army can be a great exprience. I don't know how it's like where you live, but here army is very hard specially if you are a combat soldier like me. I suggest you to try it, and you may like it. It will make you stronger mentally that's for sure. Good luck !

Only you should know about you. People around you have a better chance of understanding you. They can give suggestion, we can't. On the other hand, If you have the courage to join Army then you should go. It is a job with pride and honour. People will admire you after you will become on of the Army officer. I would suggest you to go!

I think this is an important choice for you ,a university graduate. You should make a consideration and think about it from all aspects. Although everyone should make a decision by himself ,he must think about other's suggestions too. Just make your decision after careful consideration. Have a better future! *^^*

hello,welcome here and nice to meet u,yes ,really if your idea is so much diffrent with your families and friends,you should considrate with you rfull haerted ,whcih related with your future and your aim,if you think that when you jion the army u can get more than anything the area your famlily hope you to do,then go on please ,if you can not sure or make a decison that you can not get better results from army,then please give it up,as youngers always impulsive,wish u lucky