I need advice from Navy parents

2012mom
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:00:52 +0000

My daughter started the process by looking through the various SA web sites, and by showing them to me. Although I worry for her safety, and the safety of all those in uniform, my biggest concern was that she should do everything possible to be sure that this is really the right thing for her. Thus, if she had not bothered to apply for NASS, I would have felt that she didn’t really want it enough to succeed. Same thing with physical preparation. Her determination in getting up to Academy standards has convinced me that she really means business. I have raised every issue that I can think of that she should consider, and in every single case, she has given me mature, well-reasoned answers to my questions. I’m still worried, but I’m sold.

Her dad and grandparents have been very opposed to her attending any SA, and even opposed her desire to attend the various summer seminars. At this point I think “resigned” is the best word to describe them.

In short, I would recommend that you think of it sort of as your first MOC interview. Be prepared to explain why you want this career, and why a SA is the right officer prep for you. Demonstrate through your actions that this is important to you. In the end, they will either happily or unhappily live with what happens, because it’s your decision, and your life, not theirs.