Well first she dont believe in sun damaging facts like UVA & UVB and other sun problems and when i ask her that i want a good sunblock/sunscreen she says u r 2 young and should not protect urself from SUN i mean is there a way 2 convince her that i need these things even my DAD do not believe in these things i am 14yrs old n really need advice plz help me out of this problem THANKU!!
2006-08-05 00:36:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Okay, I think if u're 14 years old, the first thing you should do is to stay away from the internet, rather go to yahoo-education for some entertainment otherwise people here ask silly questions e.g. questions on sex, so you are way to young to have that in your reach... choaw
2006-08-05 00:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look up some skin cancer facts on the internet and show her what happens to people that don't protect their skin from the sun's damaging rays. Unfortunately, some adults just can't be convinced that the sun is damaging and they think they'll remain a lovely shade of golden brown and be cancer-free their entire lives. Tell a friend's mom that you want to go buy yourself some sunblock and I'm sure that she'd take you to the drugstore or Wal-mart. Get at least 15spf if you're a medium skin tone, but stick to 30 or higher if you're pale. Read the label and make sure that it says it protects from both UVA and UVB rays.
2006-08-05 07:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by heterophobicgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any way of getting money? If so, you can buy your own sunscreen. A really big bottle is usually $5 at wal-mart or somewhere (get the no-ad brand, decent quality and cheap.) If not, research! Collect some scientific facts, and show the to your parents, call a dermatologist and ask if they could speak with your parents and educate them. A little sun is good for you, yes, but especially if you're fair one bad sunburn will DOUBLE your chances of skin cancer. It's even worse if you have a family history of skin cancer, or if you have a lot of birthmarks, freckles, or moles.
2006-08-05 07:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheesh, that is nasty!
Ok, find places on the web, show them the sources.
Btw, UV-A doesn't really damage the skin, you need some and should get at least 10-15 mins per day without sunscreen, or a few hours with it, per day.
UV-B is the main problem, the frequency is too high!
Congrats on having the independence to know things your parents don't.
2006-08-05 07:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you get pocket money.? If you feel so passionately about it maybe you could go and buy the best sunscreen you could afford.
Also maybe go to your nearest health clinic and get some literature and pamphlets on skin cancer (melaenomas) and show them.
But if they do not believe it then that is there problem .. at least you are informed enough to protect yourself.
2006-08-05 07:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by tjrj23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy it yourself with your birthday money or pennies under the sofa cushions. When you get a job and move away, you can start using it more faithfully. Don't worry. You aren't going to suffer just yet. You are young and skin is more resilient than you think.
2006-08-05 08:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very smart, but need to realize you cannot change the way other people think. Use your own money (earn it somehow if you don't have any) to buy sunscreen.
2006-08-05 07:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by carole0103 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her that's child abuse and call someone ( a friends, teacher, child support worker). Better yet buy some with your allowance. She can't make you get skin cancer what the hell is wrong with your mom? Psycho.
2006-08-05 07:40:20 · answer #8 · answered by Ella S-class baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy the bloody sun screen yourself
2006-08-05 07:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her you are 14 years old, you are almost
a adult. She can leave you alone.
2006-08-05 08:14:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋