so I want to join the army in 2 years when im 18 but my parents said they will kick me out of the house and im sure they will. more below.?

Question

So I know forsure my parents will kick me out without a doubt and they wont support my decisions like most of the ones I made in my life. Now don't assume im joining the army to get benefits or money for college and stuff like that cause im not. I read that you need a address to have things sent to and since im going to be kicked out how can I get that address? Also can I still send money to my parents if they kicked me out and I don't live there anymore? Anyways I hope someone can answer these questions. And another question that is totally off topic but will biking 12 miles everyday help me build endurance for the 2 mile run in the army?

Answer 1

you don't need an address at all, the ARMY will be your home. you will reside in a barracks until such time as you are granted permission to find a place in town, which you will do using your own money and BAH. when you take leave you stay in a hotel or a friend's place. you won't have any thing to be sent to any address.. for basic training you can choose the address, if any, to send the information packet to. if you don;t think anyone will attend your graduation, then don;t have them send it at all.



why the HELL would you send one red cent to your parents if they kick you out/refuse to support you?! and forget that BS about taking care of them in their old age.. respect is a two way street.. if they cannot respect you then you are not obligated to respect them.



the best way to get a better run time is TO RUN. Unless you are biking full tilt the entire 12 miles will do nothing for your run time. It might give you some endurance and burn some extra fat but that's about it.

Answer 2

Something you don't quite understand.



When you Join the ARMY you will LEAVE home and live on an Army base somewhere in the world.



At age 18 you are an Adult and don't need your parents permission to do anything.



Tell them this: Your are joining the Army to get Training in a Good job that will help in the Civilian World after the Military. You should pick a MOS in the Army that will do just that. Something like Helicopter Mechanic. Pays good in the Civilian World. You will earn enough money to look after them in their old age.

Answer 3

When the time comes, you might want to use the address of a trusted friend or relative who is not in your parent's back pocket.



Keep your thoughts and decisions to yourself and don't let your parents know of your future plans.

Answer 4

At age 18 you can do as you choose. You do NOT have to notify your parents of your choice or your actions, just bide your time and play their game while your enlistment process winds its way to a conclusion.



At the time you have to leave for Basic you either tell them or you don't. You have no obligation to them at that point.



I agree...why the HELL would you want to send money to reward your parents for doing a lousy job? I had genuinely wonderful parents and stood by them through their final years, but they were loving, caring people who supported my decisions and assisted me when I became a single father through divorce.



My father gave me some excellent advice that a lot of people, including your parents, do not understand or practice. He told me, "When your children become adults you can do one of two things: You can try to remain a parent and tell them what to do in life, in which case they will come to resent and hate you; or you can release control and try to become a trusted friend, in which case you will stay close for life."



Just like with my father and me, both of my grown sons know that I am not going to "tell" them what to do and only offer an unsolicited opinion if I feel they are genuinely at-risk. However, if they want to ask my opinion for guidance I will give them the best possible information I have based on my knowledge and experience...and they are free to ignore it at their own risk without offending me in the least.



Bottom line is to do what you feel is your path in life and do it in a way that does not disrupt your life for the last few months you are at home.



Good luck.

Answer 5

Have you given thought to the possibility that your parents may approve or your enlistment and quite possibly be proud of your maturity?