Is a neutral parent supportive?

[.Miss.Construed.]

I'm 19, still living at home, but I'm receiving my associate's degree this fall while working at a restaurant, so it's not like I'm sitting on my butt with my thumb in my mouth not doing anything. I think I am a good daughter.

However, I have always wanted to join the Navy. It's my secret dream. After trying "real life"out, I have realized that the military is truly my dream, and that I'm not using it as a "cop-out". College has helped me realize that I am smart and capable of hard work. It's just I still want the Navy life.

Once I told her that I made my decision to enlist, she just acts like she doesn't care. I told her I either want a "I'm proud of you" response, or a "What the @&$# are you doing" response. She just said she's going to not interfere and that IS her supporting me, wether I realize it or not.

Am I missing something here? Is neutrality a good form of support, or am I being childish?

[lakebear182]

Bravo for getting your AA. You're not being childish I really think her being silent is supportive and truly not getting in your way, oh you said that.

also just so you know look up "invisible war" on google. I have a friend that wants to enlist like you but unlike you she is not 100% going for it yet.

Also remember to go on facebook and like the page. I read on the Army just because I was in Junior ROTC anyhow you read veterans on there and one story is how the perks they promise change or lessen when it is actually time for you to end your military career (in order to peresent these perks to future potentials. And the USA budget cuts to the military.

I know most serve because he or she is very supportive in defending america but once they have a family too and the perks lessen or disappear it might not seem so great to enlist.