Parents.....URRGGHHH

[BrownBoiRN]

Okay so I leave in July for OBLC and then PCS to Fort Bragg. I finally told my mother and now she isn't talking to me at all. She is really upset, and I feel terrible. I am the only child and only grandchild, so of course she pulls this card. I am now really frustrated, because she should be happy for me, but instead all she keeps saying is that we are in a War. She won't even listen to my side of things. My mother and I are really close, and this is the worst feeling ever. Has anyone else experienced this or had to tell there parents?

[jeckrn, BSN, RN]

Glad to here things are working out for you and your mother. As other posters have stated she is just concerned about you. As a parent of child you are of the age to join the military I can understand her concern even thou I am on active duty.

[carolinapooh, BSN, RN]

Jeck, you got me thinking...I'm very pro-military, I think the military is a great experience for anyone - but if it were my KID, I don't know if I'd advocate so hard!

[jeckrn, BSN, RN]

C-pooh, that is my thoughts also. my post should of read, As a parent of child who is of the age to join the military I can understand her concern

[BrownBoiRN, BSN, MSN, DNP, APN]

I guess you guys are right. If I had child I may not be advocating as hard either. I understand my mother's position, but it's just frustrating when you are trying to start a good career without a parents support. Thanks for the input and help.