What would you do....?

Question

if your parents tell you not to do something slightly dangersous(like football)...and you want to do it really bad, but you know if they found out you would probably never see the outside of your bedroom walls.

Answer 1

Take the chance on not seeing the outside of my bedroom walls. They'd hate it if they knew I was doing this forum, but do I care? Not a chance!

Answer 2

I did it anyway, and paid a very large price. I was 17 at the time and I wanted to do something that went against my parents values and morals. They told me if I did it, that I would lose my car and have to move back home. I did it anyway. I didn't lose my car to my parents, but to a crash. I lost more than that though, and it took me a long time, many years to get my self esteem built back up. What I learned from all of that was, that when I went against my parents, who really were smarter than they looked and acted, I ended up losing. A Lot! I had to do everything the hard way. I hope you don't. Learn from the mistakes of others. How easy life would have been if I would have.... I figured they were just out to purposely kill my fun all the time! Now I know better. Nana

Answer 3

Well if its just football it depends. If you know you can handle it then go for it. But if ur not sure, I wouldnt go for it. Mom and dad might not be so happy if their child came back with a broken arm, ect. Besides what kid actually listens to their parents 100% of the time? I know I didnt , and my child dosent either. Its the nature of children. Not seeing the outside maybe not such a bad thing if u get to do what u wanted to! I know it was worth it when I got in trouble!

Answer 4

I would ask to have a meeting with them. First, tell them how much you appreciate that they are such carrying parents, but you'd like them to reconsider their decision about your playing football. Tell them all the reasons why they should permit you to play football. For example, the coach says . . . The team really needs a . . . with your skills. Whatever sound reasons you have for playing football. Maybe a college scholarship. Also, promise that your grades and chores won't fade because of your playing sports. Say it with heart and respect. If they still say no, I think you have to obey your parents.

Answer 5

It depends on how bad the kid wants to do it, what the consequences are, and maybe why he wants to do it. If there are no victims and no downside, I say do it. But if something goes amiss and someone is hurt in some way - financially, physically, mentally, or whatever, I say no. If he wants to do it because everyone else is doing it, but his parents said no, then maybe. A parent owes their child an explanation of why or why not the kid shouldn't do something.

Answer 6

as a parent myself i think if you came to me with an agreement like maybe this i would think about it.


if i agree to be careful and quit if i get hurt or something can i try because i don't want to miss out on any chances. i only go to school once. i can't be held back all my life or i will never succeed.

good luck and i hope this works.

do not do it behind their backs because they will find out and you will lose any trust you have.

Answer 7

Have a talk with your parents one last time and give it all you have to convince them. Convince them like it's a matter of life and death. AND don't forget to tell what you MIGHT do in case they don't say yes. Make a compromise.

Answer 8

I would see if the coach would talk to my parents and help to convince them that the risk isn't really that high.

Answer 9

As long as you live in their house follow thier rules. When you can support yourself and live on your own then you do whatever you want.

Answer 10

if you have a passion for it,who cares what ur parents say, its all about you think of benifits from doin football. id totally do it