How can i convince my parents?!?! HELP PLEASE!!!!?

Question

ok so i'm 16 years old and i have always wanted a job..now i can get one and my parents won't let me....they say all i should have to do is worry about school..also i want a car...i keep trying to convince them but they say i son't need one...that when i do get a job they would drop me off...i told them do you know how much of a pain in the butt it's gonna be to have to do that all the time...especially when i have a 4 year old brother....i need to convince them to get me a car and let me get a job...please help...thanks

Answer 1

Well what you need to do is get a job so that you can save up for your own car. If they are willing to drop you off at a job when you get one, then that shouldn't be a problem for them. Alot of freedom comes with having a job. Freedom to manage your own money and do what you want with it, is the biggest thing. I think that it's kind of crazy for parents to not want their children to get a job when they are of age. Personally, I'd go fill out applications with my friends and then if you get the job, take it from there. And if you get a job where one of your friends work also, then they could just give you rides to work if you guys work the same shifts. Just put your foot down, fill out applications and when you get a job, confront your parents then.

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Answer 2

Well, I don't know your parents, but here is some general advice. I would think you would convince them by showing them that you are responsibile and reliable. Do you get good grades? Show them that. Do you do your chores? Do what you say you'll do? Get yourself off to school? Make your own lunch? Help with your little brother? If all this stuff is running like clockwork, then put it into a presentation and explain that the next logical step is expanding responsibility to outside the home. Do you have your license? Do they let you drive? If so, quiet down on the car idea until you have the money. Be responsible with their vehicles. Don't bring them back with the tank empty. The more you show them you are responsible, and point it out, the harder it will be for them to continue to say you shouldn't have a job. A job builds real world skills and responsibility. These are things they want for you, right? Keep emphasizing the things you agree on... ultimately all that agreeing may lead them to agree with you!

Answer 3

what about a paper route? That was one of my first jobs or babysitting. If anything save up any money that you get from christmas, your birthday, or other holidays now until you get a job. Ask grandparents or relatives if you can do litte errands or jobs around the house and make some spare cash. Tell them that your parents won't let you get a job, but you would really like to have a car soon after you take driver's ed. Depending on the whether where you live do things like shovel snow, rake leaves, clean gutters, mow yards, cut shrubs down, or something like that. Even maybe stuff like that around your parents house and ask them if they would pay you something for it if they won't let you get a job. There are things you can do for money even if you aren't old enough to get a job or your arents won't let you. Just be creative. Do different things during different seasons. At least you'll have something saved up between now and then. And if you keep doing things like that maybe your parents will eventually just let you get a job. Or try getting a job close to home even if you don't like the job because you can always walk to work. Til then just enjoy not having a job. Because you will miss the freedom of not going to work. They might not want you to get a job because then you will be able to get a car. And your parents might not want to have to sign for a car if you want a new one. Plus you would be on their insurance policy. So they might want to wait until you can get your own policy. Usually if the car title is in your name then you have your own insurance policy, but I think you probably have to be 18 to put it in your name. They might also think if they let you get a job and a car you will start dating. Possibly dating older guys. So it's probably more than just keeping up with school and grades. Good luck!

Answer 4

Maybe its the hours that will take you off school, sometimes you have to sit back and see what your parents are trying to say, however you can start a babysitting job weekends only or even ask your parents are there things you can work for around the house..They might not want you to work in a fast food joint. You can make money, baking, sewing, babysitting, use your mind and see how you all can work something out.

Answer 5

Hold up, you want a lot. Sometimes you have to listen to your parents, no it does not always seem reasonable, but they have the say so, you have to go along with them, we have no power to convince them. May be you can prove to them that you can be responsible. Get good grades, do what they ask of you. The time will come sooner then you think, for you to get a job. They may just think you are trying to grow up too fast. So be cool, you"ll get everything in do time!

Answer 6

Well, tell them to give you a 3 month trial and if your grades hold up with a job, you should be allowed to keep it. Your parents probably cannot afford another car. Tell them that you will go half on a car plus its upkeep. Good luck,but keep in mind because of your irresponsible actions in the past, this is going to be a difficult endeavor.It's worth a shot.

Answer 7

tell your parents in a heart-to-heart talk during a nice family dinner, that you are responsible and that you would only use the car for transportation. even though this may not be good for you, tell your parents that they can even use a monitor system in your car to know where you are at all times. that may help. don't ask for the car and the job all during one talk. try mentioning it a few weeks later, and tell the good points about the job you want, and explain the good features about it. tell them that half of the money in your paycheck will always go to your savings too.

Answer 8

So many young adults your age have a job. I believe it teaches responsibilty and reliabilty. If you geta weekend job only will they accept that idea? That way you have all week to concentrate on school, and a way to make money for your car. And I hope my kids want to work and pay for their own car when they are old enough. I think your parents should be proud of you.

Answer 9

you should tell your parents that you are mature enough to have a part-time job. And with the money you make you can get your own car. Just tell them that you want a job so you can become more independent of yourself.

Answer 10

I think they feel that you might be a little young for a job (in my opinion, I think someone your age should apply for one). You need to have a heart-to-heart chat with your parents. You can't "convince" them but maybe you and the both of them can reach a compromise.