My mother and Father don't want to let me. They complained that
1) its too expensive - (money is in no way, shape, or form an issue for my family, we are more than well off)
2) that they couldn't "Be there" for me - they arent "there" for me now, why would it matter?
its all very frustrating because I realllly realllly realllly want to go, but I feel like theres no way around this and that I'd just have to wait till college, which I really, don't want to, but if worse comes to worse it's what i'll have to do, but what are some good ideas to have them agree with me, or convince them that I am mature enough to go.
2006-12-06 07:56:30 · 7 answers · asked by Kristen S 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
Do some research, and work out a list of pros and cons. Then, for every con, find an opposing arguement. Once you have detailed information, your parents may listen more closely to what you are saying. Hopefully, every arguement they make about why you shouldn't do it is something that you have already put on your con list; that way, you can refer to your opposing arguement. Gosh, reading back on what I wrote, I hope it makes sense!
In any case, do your research, find ways to shoot down their arguements against it with FACTS. Try to keep your emotions in check - if things are not going your way, don't get very visibly upset, just refer to your research. And good luck, hopefully they will see that you are mature enough to handle being that far away from your family.
2006-12-06 08:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by Kazweg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
super concept! you may attempt to be taught in another country in case you may. i'm making plans on going to France next 3 hundred and sixty 5 days by Rotary (that's an remarkable software- the all and sundry is so superb and effective) for a complete 3 hundred and sixty 5 days software to France. i've got no longer heard of the others on your checklist, yet i understand Rotary is between the terrific substitute courses. there is likewise AFS, that's quite comparable, and that i've got self assurance they do semesters in another country besides. i'm useful which you will strengthen sufficient funds to your substitute. in case you artwork at your activity, have some bake sales, a backyard sale, or the different fundraising techniques, you are going to be set! i'm additionally attracted to international learn, and that i quite think of that entering into another country might help. it will make you extra culturally conscious, will open many doorways and improve your horizons, and you will actually have a much extra constructive appreciation to your very own way of existence and way of existence! Plus, you would be taught a sparkling language, that's so cool!!! sturdy success!
2016-10-17 22:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by shade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a good exchange program ( EF exchanges are really good and well planned out, plus they really focus on education so your parents will love it). On the website you can request a brochure and then look it over yourself to see if you would like and then show it to your parents. IThey have semester and full year exchanges, so if your parents won't go for the full year - ask them to go for at least a semester. 'm sure they will show some hesintancy towards it (they don't want their child to move away - try and put yourself in their shoes ! lol) but if you really prove yourself and get accepted by the exchange program then I'm sure your parents will let you have that great experience! Good luck!!
2006-12-06 15:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsay M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... if the "money" problem exists... no matter how mature u r.... its still really really hard to be studying abroad...
I have been out of my country for almost all of my life.... since i was 6.... and i m now 20....
well.. i did go back and visit and stuff...
I can't even count how much my parents spent for me already...
TOO much....
anyway.. good luck...=) . .
2006-12-06 16:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by Ching y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them you will earn the money for the plane fare
2006-12-06 13:46:08 · answer #5 · answered by Chris P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my advice? just wait til college. it's better then and your parents won't give you any crap b/c so many people do it.
2006-12-06 08:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by faerydahlia3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are just scared.
good luck with this,
this is why I cant wait to move out.
2006-12-06 07:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋