"Mom, I don't care what you say; I'm applying to West Point and I'm joining the army!" For the last three months of my junior year in high school and into the summer of senior year, that was the only thing spoken around the house. A small quip that turned into a heated discussion that turned into a full blown yelling match was the norm. Ever since I had told my parents about my passion for joining the military and attending West Point, home had felt more like a mine field.
From the moment I learned about the military as a small child, my interest grew and turned into an idea of who I wanted to be. However, neither of my parents have any military experience, which may explain why they were so upset when I told them I wanted to go to West Point.
From the moment I learned about the military as a small child, my interest grew and turned into an idea of who I wanted to be. However, neither of my parents have any military experience, which may explain why they were so upset when I told them I wanted to go to West Point.