This article was co-authored by Desiree Panlilio. Desiree Panlilio is a Teen Life Coach and the Owner of Encouraging Teens, LLC. With over three years of experience, she specializes in helping teens and young adults define roles, set goals, develop healthy academic and personal habits, grow in leadership potential, and create their life paths. Desiree holds a BSN in Nursing from The University of Victoria and an MA in Human Services Counseling with a concentration in Life Coaching from Liberty University.
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We’ve all been there: there’s something that you want more than anything, but you’ve got to find a way to get your parents to agree to it. Whether it’s a new pair of shoes, a car, or a trip somewhere, convincing your parents not be as impossible as you might think. There are some tips and tricks you can use to ask them the right way. To make it easier for you, we’ve put together a helpful list you can follow to get your parents on board.
Things You Should Know
- To make your parents more likely to help, first do something kind for them and let them know you appreciate all they do.
- Clearly explain the benefits of your idea and be prepared to answer your parents' questions.
- To help convince them further, explain that your parents don't have to answer right away and compare your solution to something else that they wouldn't be as happy with.
- Understand if they cannot do it due to financial, business, or other reasons.
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QuestionI asked my parents to have a sleepover with my friend, the same day of the sleepover (I know, I know I should have waited)and no matter what I say, they say no. I even wrote a essay. What should I do?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerIn the end, you may be better off letting this one go and trying again in the near future. Next time, try doing something nice like cleaning your home and any chores your parents have for you. Then, ask them way ahead of time (like a week or so). If they're hesitant, tell them they don't have to say yes or no right now, and they may come around to the idea and let you have a sleepover.
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Sometimes you may need to be patient. It may take some time for your parents to come around to the idea.Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- Be careful how you go about asking something. Some good words are please, consideration, and responsibility. Make it seem as if you know the full situation and you understand all sides of it.
- Don't bug your parents about it everytime you talk to them. This will make them more annoyed and you will end up getting no for an answer.
- Plan out your contribution! Same-day-vacuuming or same-day-I-appreciate-you's will otherwise easily raise "suspicion" that something's up.
References
- ↑ https://master-influencer.com/how-to-convince-your-parents-to-say-yes-to-you/
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/style/kids-who-use-powerpoint-to-ask-for-things.html
- ↑ https://www.lifespan.org/lifespan-living/kids-how-talk-so-parents-will-listen
- ↑ Desiree Panlilio. Teen Life Coach. Expert Interview. 12 October 2021.
- ↑ https://master-influencer.com/how-to-convince-your-parents-to-say-yes-to-you/
- ↑ https://master-influencer.com/how-to-convince-your-parents-to-say-yes-to-you/
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