Originally posted by 6FeetUnder
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1Research the subject you are trying to persuade them about; for example, if you want them to let you have a dog research proper dog care and dog training. The more information you have on the subject the better you look because it doesn't seem like you are making decisions on a whim.
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2Approach your parents in a mature manner and tell them you have something important to discuss with them. Explain your point of view and give reasons for why you feel that way.
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3Listen to their side of the argument. Explain to them that although they may feel like they are right you have done plenty of research and feel like you are ready to take on the responsibility.
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4Tell them they don't have to answer you right away. Give them time to process what you have told them and by giving them time to think you look like a mature person that is able to make her own decisions.
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This strategy is very effective when trying to persuade your parents to allow you to do anything that requires added maturity..Don't cry and throw a fit if your parents say no--it only makes you look like a child who needs her parents to make decisions for her.
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Sounds like a lot of work to me. I used to stay around my parents all day tapping on the chair or just being a general pain in the arse. Sooner or later they'd just get sick of you.