Mom Quote by Scott Raab
![“I said [to my mom], "I want to go to the parachute regiment." She said, "Whew, that's tough. But okay, I understand."” quote by Scott Raab](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/418/scott-raab-19060_mom_i-said-to-my-mom-i-want-to-go-to-the-par_142402.jpg)
“I said [to my mom], "I want to go to the parachute regiment." She said, "Whew, that's tough. But okay, I understand."”
About This Quote
Expressing a bold career choice, meeting parental concern with humor.
In simple terms: Choosing a daring path, parents react.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with realistic expectations.
Themes
career
family
humor
Mood
thoughtful
lighthearted
Type
motivational
conversational
When to use this quote
- military enlistment
- career planning
- family discussions
Key Concepts
risk taking
parental support
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your career aspirations?
- How do you address family concerns?
A Different Perspective
Parental doubts may persist despite reassurance.
![“I was a section commander in the parachute regiment [in the British army].” quote by Scott Raab](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8c1/scott-raab-19060_army_i-was-a-section-commander-in-the-parachu_2505789.jpg)
![“I remember when I had my show [The Chris Rock Show on HBO], I used to run my show. It was so hard to get people to bring sketches to me. No one had ever worked for a black person before. Even the black people hadn't worked for a black person. It literally took a month or two for everybody to know…” quote by Scott Raab](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0d3/scott-raab-19060_black_i-remember-when-i-had-my-show-the-chris_1998393.jpg)
![“Well the first time I performed, my mom was like how she is now when sees me on stage – all red, smiling from ear to ear. So I don’t want to mess up, [be]cause she’s smiling. Seeing my mom happy is kind of like an overwhelming feeling.” quote by Chris Brown](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/477/chris-brown-1887_causes_well-the-first-time-i-performed-my-mom-w_4699.jpg)
