How Can Get My parents to buy me a Playstation 2 and a set of Drums for my Birthday? I have asked them, but they think it's a bad idea :-( Any ideas people?
2006-07-31 02:27:36 · 14 answers · asked by DT_TigerBoy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My Grades at School are great, I'm top of my class, I do all my household chores and stuff...
2006-07-31 02:33:08 · update #1
Ok so. Ask your Parents for the playstation and your grandparents for the drums....
2006-07-31 23:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Miss LaStrange 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Uhm, this is a tough one. people of your age have no choice but to assume that our parents should be doing what you want. You are thinking differently than adults, because you do not have the adult brain yet. This isn't a diss to you. This is more of support for you.
Many people will tell you to think like an adult, and basically, this is impossible. Your brain is still growing, and someday you will look back and realize this, but not now, as it's not time.
This being said, as a parent, I make the rules. If my child wants something that I would rather not buy, I will wait it out to see if the interest stays. if they bug me everyday, it Is not happening. I have to see it over time.
If I still do not want to buy it, but they still strongly want it, I ask them to work for it, or do more chores to earn it.
Most of the time, the interest is not as strong after that, but if it is, and they are consist ant, then they are able to get whatever it is by themselves. It's a good life learning experience for them.
Adults have been where you are, and still have the memory of it, so although they may understand where you're coming from, it does not mean you get to order whatever it is you think you want, right?
Ask them what the real reason is. is it the noise? is it that you have game stations already?
Is it the costs??
Show them you are willing to do what it takes to pay for at least half and see where that takes you.
If you're not willing, then accept the results.
2006-07-31 02:38:06 · answer #2 · answered by Fitchurg Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to approach your parents with logic and reason. You also need to understand their reasons for not wanting to buy you these things with logic and reason. Right now you are operating from need and desire which clouds your judgment. If my son wanted something that I thought was unreasonable, I would expect him to provide me with logical reasons why I might be incorrect before I would change my mind. I would also expect him to provide me with a compromise. Perhaps I couldn't afford both the drums and the PlayStation, so maybe he could offer to work after school and provide some of the funds needed? Perhaps I am a nervous type mother who doesn't like the sound of video games or drums? Then my son might offer to build a sound proof area for his activities, or schedule them when I was not around to be bothered. You don't really give us a lot of information here on the whole issue, you just told us what you want them to give you and ask for ways you might manipulate them into doing that. If we could see the whole picture (like your parents reasons for not wanting you to have these two things) we might be able to give you more help.
2006-07-31 02:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by rackinfratchin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A PS 2 and a set of drums can become pricey if you want them both. Offer to match money with them. They match how ever much money you save between now and your birthday. If you save 100 dollars and they match it for 100 that gives you 200 dollars toward the items that you want. It will help ease their financial stress over the large purchases and give you a sense of ownership as well. (This method also can work with a vehicle when the time comes).
2006-07-31 02:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by pagudus6669 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a parent of 2 boys and 1 girl. My father always thretened me about getting my son a set of drums. I always said if he did I would bring them over to his house for them to practice. I can't stand loud noises, so that is possibly why your parents don't want drums. Ask for the play station 2 instead of both. Talk to them and let them relize that since you do so well in school that this would givwe you the insentive to keep doing as well as your doing now.. good luck!
2006-07-31 02:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by momwith2suns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them you want to learn to play to the drums. Show real interest, talk about some good drummers, like Buddy Rich, Ringo Starr, (don't talk about drummers from new bands, they may not know who they are). Look for some set ups you'd like, get prices and names. Do all the work, and show you really want to play.
As for the Playstation, well, maybe make that a Christmas present?
2006-07-31 02:33:21 · answer #6 · answered by Whiskeytangofoxtrot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think of something else to ask for that is more disturbing than PS2 or drums...something they for sure won't get and you really don't want...then plant the idea of "hmmm...the lesser of two evils"
or
ask if the drums or PS2 can be a combination birthday and great report card gift for last school years performance
2006-07-31 06:40:20 · answer #7 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you want a lot... are your grades in school good? do you do all your household chores? get in any trouble in school or elsewhere?
now, can your parents afford all that you ask for?
see if you can answer any of these questions before you solicit advise on how to "get" your parents to buy you things...
2006-07-31 02:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See it like your parents see it. Those items are expensive. Drums are loud. (cool but loud) And what have you done to deserve those things. Maybe they want you to work for such high dollar stuff. OR maybe they are getting you those things and don't want you to know. Don't act like a spoiled kid. Be grateful for what ever you get.
2006-07-31 02:34:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just a playstation? Why both? YOur being a little greedy arent you? I agree with your parents on this one. Sorry
2006-07-31 02:32:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋