Currently I do have the non-regimental rule as well as the grades rule although those don't bother me much. Right now it's just getting them comfortable with the idea that this isn't something short term that will stop but a continuous part of who I am. I think once I get that across they might be a little more accepting of the whole idea.

My first step so far is that I emailed my parents with a well thought out and well written email explaining why I wear it and why i intend to continue to wear as well as a few things to ease some of their fears. I'll post a copy of it up here this evening at some point to let you all take a look at it and share your opinions.