Dear Jasmine,
I am about to graduate from high school next year. My parents want me to go to college and get a degree but I do not want to go to college and I want to join the army. My parents are really against this and don’t want me to join the army for reasons such as my safety, etc. My parents think that I am planning on attending college but I really don’t want to. I am not sure what I should do because I do not want to upset my parents.
Bob M.
Las Vegas, NV
Dear Bob,
It is really important for you to do something you are passionate about. College is not for everyone and if you really think that joining the army is something you want to do then I think you need to tell your parents about your decision. From my understanding the army does pay for college after you are done so let your parents know that you may consider going to college after because the truth is getting an education is important to your future so it is something you should strongly consider. Think this through and consider all your options and don’t rule out the possibility of going to college and getting an education as a safety net for your future.
Always here,
Jasmine
