Convince Your Parent to Let You Do Anything
Want to convince parents to let you do anything? Then this article is for you!
Ever wanted to be able to convince your parents to let you do anything? Ever wanted that newest video game or CD, but need your parent’s permission? Well, then, you’ve come to the right place, as I will help you out.
- Research your topic, if it’s possible. The more you know, the easier it will be to convince them.
- Be reasonable when asking them for things. Never, I repeat: never ever yell or scream at your parents while asking for something when they say “no”. Kindly explain the situation for them, and how you can compromise.
- If they say “no”, ask them what their objections are, and why they think that you cannot. If possible, comfort them for each and every one of their reasons.
Example of conversation
You: Mom, dad, may I have a Xbox 360?
Parents: No, you cannot.
You: (calmly) Why not?
Parents: Because I think you will be spending all of your free time on it!
You: (calmly) Then…How about if I promise you that if you get me that Xbox 360, then I will raise my grades in school. Also, as an added bonus, I will study more and harder.
Parents: (thinking hard about it) Well, then that sounds quite reasonable! Just remember, I will refund your 360 if you do not study harder and have better grades, and also if you are ever rude to us.
You: (keeping excitement down) Of course I will. Promise.
Parents: Then you may.
- Prove over time, that you will, and can change something that displeases them about you. Look for these golden opportunities. Your parents will be much more open to this subject if you do.
- Never get whiny about something, as this will blow it
- Keep the conversation short, and state your reasons and how it will work out for both of you. Remember, a short conversation gives them less time to reconsider if they said yes.
- Keep the conversation serious, because if you joke around or mess with them, then they may think of you as not mature enough, and may simply state “no”
Good luck, and remember, keep it simple!
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29 Comments
jj, posted this comment on Jun 6th, 2008
ok so wht happens if allther anwerser are no
kr, posted this comment on Jul 30th, 2008
yea i agree with jj what can you do if the answer is no?
re kk, posted this comment on Jul 31st, 2008
does any one no if jj is single
Please help, posted this comment on Aug 24th, 2008
please if any one hwo to get a sleep over the day before school starts to the day of school to show up together???
Luanne .., posted this comment on Sep 16th, 2008
Yeah.. I tried this method MANY TIMES.. And from every 5 times 4 times that doesn’t work.. And when it work it’s about something stupid like :: go to a sleepover :S.. So no.. its not a great method :S..
Luanne xxx
jj, posted this comment on Oct 28th, 2008
Katie , posted this comment on Feb 6th, 2009
This Method does work in some ways- it depends how you go about it.
I have been learning how to munipulate my parents for years- and it is NO easy task.
1- always convince them that they are right, make them feel like they are smart [they love that] if they say no to something say ‘okay i guess you right, but please think about it’ and nothing more… but try again later.
2- be very responsible before you ask for something, get homework done, do chores, offer to help with things.
That butters them up and if it is for some cellphone or xbox that works so well
3- offer something in return… make a contract with them.
example: if you get me a cell phone i promise to maintain a 85 and above average in school.
^^ try some of these… parents arent rocket science they are just confusing, if you understand how to go about things… it works so well
r8d2, posted this comment on Feb 7th, 2009
i wish it was this easy
BJ Spurlock, posted this comment on Feb 9th, 2009
I just had this same conversation this morning…when your Dad is as stubborn as mine..its not that easy…it took me and my little brother about 3 years to finally convince him to let us get a PS2 and for some reason he regrets that??
berfgetr, posted this comment on Feb 24th, 2009
My mom pulled the “you already have so many consoles, ps2, gamecube, wii, and now you want an Xbox 360!!” I even said I WOULD BUY IT WITH MY OWN MONEY but she said “I don’t want you using your money on that.” It was so stupid. I need a good method beside grades X-X because I can’t even do that!!!
mike, posted this comment on Mar 8th, 2009
OMG berfgetr thats is me exactly i rly want a 360 i got a wii and ill pay for it with my own money but my mom wont let me buy it cause she says i already got enough games
A kid, posted this comment on Mar 15th, 2009
Wow i have a wii to i want a 360 i have plenty of money i get good grades im athletic and my parents on average get made at me twice a year but they r just so aganst it in every way i think wat im gonig to do is save up some money and keep it in my room and when i want it ill do the speill and ecsues will be “mom i never bought anything more then food and silly little objects with my own money and even you said that i should spend some of my money on something i want…(exsplain more personal reasons) and ill pay for netflicks so we can watch movies and shows when ever we want on it
aayushi and emily, posted this comment on Mar 18th, 2009
okay so we really want to have this sleepover that is outside. Aayushi’s dad is difficult to persuade and her brother won’t budge either. She is possibly moving in the summer and we need this so please if you know wht to do,tell us today(wenesday march 18 ,2009) thankyou
jj, posted this comment on Mar 20th, 2009
Only a dumb parent would say crap like that.
Nearly all parents are afar more stricter than that.
You make it look so freaking easy.
Most parents would scream if a child wanted something expensive.
Pffffft come up with something realistic.
uhavenoideahowmuchiwantxbox360, posted this comment on Apr 4th, 2009
ok so im waiting till my mom comes from the store and i will ask her if i can get a xbox 360 i hope that plan really works but when i asked them 2 weeks ago they said no because i had no explanation on why i wanna get it all i said because i have a original xbox and it is very old so i dont play it no more but i hope this really works cuz my parents didnt really buy me anything for xmas so yea wish me luck and if they say yes i will like scream and cry like crazy so yea wish me luck
magic, posted this comment on Apr 16th, 2009
Ok well if you really wanna convince your parents it is going to take time unless it is for xmas or somthing. Im sorry to those who want to do it quickly because it is extremly difficult. Unless it is somthing small it is going to take time. Usually if you pay with your own money they will let you though. Because it is your money and they want you know what it feels to not have any or much money at all (but truthfully that will never happen unless you are stupid with it.) Mainly just try comprimising with your parents because you should know your own parents week spots and have some idea of how to convince them. Thwe more you do it the better you will get. just do your best considering the circumstances.
Eric, posted this comment on Apr 27th, 2009
honestly. . .uhavenoideahowmuchiwantxbox360, i dont think they are all that great. . .my friend got one and it was used and it sucked. . .he played it maybe 5 times, and then the read ring of death came up. . .after that, he got a new one. . .brand new. . .and it broke again, finally, after paying for live and stuff, he decided to go with the playstation3 just because its free online. . .and the graphics are a lot better. . .unless you buy the 360 new. . .theres pretty no point in getting it. . .srry :[
joey, posted this comment on May 5th, 2009
well, i would so like a set of walkie talkies, ill try that method when mum
(the way us brits spell it) gets back, so excited!!!!
melneedshelp, posted this comment on May 30th, 2009
idk wat to do i want the itouch
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try murdering yout parents then moving to mexico with the money you took from them, then you might try joining a gang of roving street kids and holagins. If there are no gangs present then adopt some babies and brian wash and descenseatise them to be your ruthless and loyal child army.
joey, posted this comment on Jun 7th, 2009
I am retarded
JoJoBees, posted this comment on Jun 22nd, 2009
My parents are hard, I tried to convince them into letting me buy a spy car 360 but they wont let me buy it because they wont let me buy annything with the word spy in it, I need more help than this, any Idias?
simmo, posted this comment on Jun 23rd, 2009
my mum wont let me play just cause because it has sex and drug use. but i dont care about that. what shall i do to convince her. i tried what it says above but she just says u dont need to know y
Madison, posted this comment on Jun 25th, 2009
I tried what it says above and it kinda works. I want the LG NV Touch from verizon wireless but I only have enough for the calling plan. My dad says he will let me get it but he is concerned that if something bad happens and he can’t give me $40.00 a month for my allownce, the bill will come and he will have to pay twice the amount of money. So what should I do know? He is asking me to look at virgin mobile for pay as you go phones, but I really want this phone? What should I do? My email is scubagoose123@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Hannah, posted this comment on Jun 27th, 2009
I Really Wanna Go on contract but my parents thinkk that im gonna go over the limit and it will cost them a fortune. i would offer to pay but i dont have a job and i have no money 
what shall i do ?
Rob, posted this comment on Jul 4th, 2009
Plese help me my dad won’t let me get one, I’ve tried everything but he said it takes up to Mitch space when you can make it so there’s only one chord comming out of the xbox 360.So if anyone could help me plese.
Josh, posted this comment on Jul 15th, 2009
It took me a year to get my Xbox360, it was worth it though! What you can try to do: Ask your parents to give you a small amount of money for special occasions, such as Christmas, b-day ecctera for contributing to the purchase of your desired product instead of getting other presents. This worked for me ♥♥♥
Yanev, posted this comment on Oct 14th, 2009
I wish this worked.
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Veronica, posted this comment on May 26th, 2008
Ok that will not work because some parents say stuff l like… “well you don’t need to know why”. So what els can I do to convince my parents to maybe let me get a cell phone?