| Any advice that undermines the student's relationship with his/her parents is a mistake. These kids who want to go through the process of getting into the academies or ROTC need as much love and support as possible. I believe that educating yourself and your parents as much with as much information as is available will help significantly. Find people to talk with who have served, visit where you can and read as much as you can about it. Just keep talking to your parents in a mature and informed manner and this will go a long way. I am sorry to keep rambling but if the student models an adult thought process, the parents a likely to listen have respect for the childs decision. |