Im 13 and my mother still decides where stuff goes in my room. For example: I still have rodeo blankets, more Hot Wheels Cars than the average K-mart Store can hold, and Shel Silverstein books from god knows how many years ago.
2006-07-16 15:52:23 · 10 answers · asked by Janet Z 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think that at 13, you are capable of deciding how you want your room. Tell your mom that you are growing up and you'd like to be responsible for your room and how it looks.
2006-07-16 15:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by ♥dream_angel♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother does control the majority of what happens in your room, however, instead of complaining and arguing, you may have a few choices here.
If it is about decorating choices, ask her for a day out with you shopping so that she can pick out the things that she likes, and you can have some agreement to the choices. It can be a great day for you and MOM! Maybe she will enjoy this experience.
IF it is about money though, maybe your parents just do not have the money to put out for decorations. Parents do not always bother children about money issues, because they don't want the child to be worried about them.
Ask mom if you can have a day out together. If it is money problems, then maybe there are some great discount stores in the area that will not hurt the bank too badly.
2006-07-16 16:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by sheristeele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a 13/almost 14 year old girl. My room is ALWAYS a mess. My step-dad walked in one day and told me that my room looked like it belonged to a teenage boy. My dirty clothes are strewn all over my floor, and empty water bottles are on my desk/bed. My bed is never made. I usually take 10 minutes to get ready in the morning. My mom always yells at me to clean my room. It'll probably get cleaned in a week or two. This is VERY true.
2006-07-16 16:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by roxy81492 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be a compromise. At thirteen you are old enough to chose your own stuff. IT may be that your parents just don't have the money to buy you new stuff. If you wuld like to redecorate try to earn some of your own money and buy stuff you like. Doing yard work or chores for your neighbors or babysitting is a good idea. It will also show your parents that you are responsible enough to handle money and the buying of your own stuff.
2006-07-16 15:57:42 · answer #4 · answered by cerwenna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, by 13yr, I think you should decide, you are old enough, and you are trying to define yourself as a teenager.
calmly, say: "mom, could we please give these to children at the hospital or homeless shelters that have no toys, they would enjoy them, I have enjoyed them when I was younger, but now that im starting my teen years I would like my room to be a little more for a teenagers room." or suggest they go to another family member.
good luck, but if you dont scream and throw a big fit, and use a calm voice, she might understand a little.
2006-07-16 16:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by cats3inhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother pays the bills does she not?
You will be moving out on your own someday and can do what you want to with your things in your house, etc.
Believe me, it won't be much longer and you will be on your own.
But for now, follow God's advice Ephesians 6:1-4
2006-07-16 16:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is your decision because you have to look at that stuff on a daily basics and if you are not interested in it then it is a real disappoint ment. The room is supposed to be ABOUT YOU and what you are interested in. Talk with your mom her love for you will fix this.
2006-07-16 15:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by vhat40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your thirteen, if you dont stop it now she will do it forever. Your a teenager, time to grow up and do what you want. The most important par of your age is not the number but the four letters that follow the number
2006-07-16 15:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by yankfan1226 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who's house is it it is your parents so it is definetly up to your mother how it is decerated if parents let there kids do what ever they want there house value would be greatly reduced.. im sure your mom will desighn the room with you in mind its not like you will be disregarded in the desighn of the room
2006-07-16 16:03:05 · answer #9 · answered by Tremp kid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well . you should decide on everything . you are a teenager now . you make your own decissions . i started movin my room at like 11 . just tell her how you want you room maybe she will listen . you never know until you try .
2006-07-16 16:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋