 Why don't Harry's parents want him to join the UN?
Two types of recruits are accepted by the UN Inspector Corps: those with a fanatic loyalty to the ideals of peace and world order, and those who are loyal to nothing but themselves. "You could join the American Army," his mother said. Trained to use small arms and gas weapons, they guarded certain borders, bodyguarded diplomats and UN officials, even put down riots that threatened international peace. Rather than resign, he accepted punishment which assigned him to weeks of dull, filthy extra labor. He began a propaganda war against neighboring South Africa, promising the liberation of that strife-torn land. The United States and Russia, trying not to get entangled, asked for more investigation by the UN.
 Harry's parents feel that joining the UN means he is turning his back on America.
 Harry's parents think he is too lazy to succeed in the UN.  Harry's parents want him to go to trade school.  Harry's parents feel that joining the UN means he is turning his back on America.  Harry's parents don't want him to be a soldier.