How can I convince my parents.........?

Question

How can I convince my parents to let me go on a school field trip? The field trip is next Friday, we get to dress out (no uniforms) and bring cd players on the bus because we are going to a Space Center/Amusment Park in Alabama (I live in Tennesee) and the bus trip is gonna be about 3 hours long. We gotta get up at 4:30 in the morning to be able to go and come back by 6:00 at night, I REALLY WANNA GO!!! This is the only field trip we get for the rest of the year but my parents won't let me go. I know that they worry and stuff but I seriously don't wanna miss out on this great field trip, please please please can someone give me any advice on how to get my parents to let me go??? please serious answers only.
THANKS!

They are worryed we might get in an accident or something, Teachers and parents are gonna be there and evrything so I don't see what there is to worry about....

I'm 14 I know this sounds bad but I would really rather not have them come.....I would seem like a little baby who needs his mom everywhere you know?

it's free all the food is free all the rides are free EVERYTHING IS FREE.......

Answer 1

First off, no matter what, your parents have the final word and you need to give in to that. The uniforms and CD players issue sounds like a big reason your parents are concerned since you mentioned them. You could let them know that you would obey their rules of dress and music even on the trip.
If I may take a guess, I would say that you are from a Christian family, or some other religious background, and that is why your parents feel strongly about these outside influences. I think they should be, too.

But even though there will be chaperones, they can't be everywhere! When I was 12, I went on a trip very similar to this (3hr bus ride to amusement park, church group, lots of chaperones) but what happened when we got there? Kids stole cigarettes from the bus driver, we were all allowed to split up into groups of two or more and only met up twice with our chaperones! Looking back, I shouldn't have been allowed to go! My parents let me because it was with a church group. Another time, I got to go on a trip, that was 4hrs away. Kids were making out in the back of the bus, others were sharing prescription drugs, others shoplifted from stores we went in. The chaperones didn't know about any of that.... and I can garantee that EVERY person who has ever been on a field trip like this can say that something like this has happened!

I think it would be lots of fun for you to go there. I know you don't want your parents to go, but if that is the only way they would let you, then you should think about it. I always thought the parents who came along were pretty cool and I didn't think the kids were dorky or babies since their parents came. Without the parent volunteer, the group wouldn't be allowed to go!
Do your parents know the group of friends who you would hang out with on this trip?

If you got hurt or sick, and had to go to the hospital, wouldn't you want your parents there? I'm 25 and would want my Mom and Dad to come with me if I had to go to the hospital!

HERE IS MY BIG ADVICE IF THEY STILL WON'T LET YOU GO: you should ask if your parents would be willing to go there this summer as a family, but see if you can bring one or two friends with you. This way, you get to go with your friends, and your mom and dad are there, too. You could split up for a couple of hours, then meet for lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon together doing group things.
I give your mom and dad props for being so concerned about you. Don't forget that you should always honor them, even if you don't agree. Be mature in how you react to them. There will be a time when you are free to make your own decisions, and then you will see what they wanted to protect you from....
In Christ,
~R

Answer 2

I think you should definitely be able to go at your age. Describe how it's going to be a great learning experience. Tell them you are really interested in the space center. Be mature when you are talking to them and respect their opinion but at the same time tell them the situation from your point of view. Say you have great, responsible teachers who teach you everyday and the school wouldnt sponsor a field trip if they didnt think it was a safe trip. Think about all the times you go places in car, you are more likely to be involved in an accident within a couple blocks from your house than far away. Good luck,,,,i hope you can go!

Answer 3

Okay, you need to make it clear to your parents that you really want to go on the trip. Do things like helping around the house, and let them know that you really want to go and it means alot to you. And if their worried then tell them they can come with you, or find other ways to convince them that it will be fine. And the chance of a car accident is very slim. And even if there was a car accident, the chances of you dieing, are sooo slim. But just write them down a lot of things about why they shouldnt worry and just really convince them that it will be okay.

Answer 4

Please consider having your teacher(s) have a talk with your parents about this field trip. It sounds like it will be fun and exciting to go. Is the cost too much? Can you get a scholarship for the trip? How old are you? High school? If in high school, with all due respect to your parents, they need to start realizing that as an adult, you will be able to come and go as you like when you are on your own. Please ask your parents why they don't want you to go. If it's the money, please see about a scholarship for the trip. And, if it will help, again, please have your teacher talk with your parents about any/all concerns they may have. Take care.

Answer 5

I totally understand your parent's fears -- my oldest would travel 4+ hrs during High School for baseball tournaments. The first time I sent him off, I about worried myself sick. But you know what -- I had to learn to let go. I raised him to be a wonderful man and I can't hold his hand forever. Any accident can occur -- even with your parents driving, so your parents are just going to have to learn how to let go and sometimes it takes a little extra time and patience on your part. Good luck sweetie and I hope you get to go -- if you do, make sure you call them as soon as you get there AND when you are headed home. That way they will know when to expect you.

Answer 6

The space center is a very educational place. Tell your parents that. Accidents rarely happen on feild trips and when they do occur someone is always there to help. Your parents love and they may not say it but they probably dont want you to go because the'll miss you.

Answer 7

Tell your parents that there are accidents everyday. You can never predict them. That's like saying I am afraid to walk out of my house for the rest of my life because I don't want to fall down the steps! Retarded isn't it? You can use that example if you wish! LOL..

Answer 8

Ask them to sit down with you and write out a list of pro's and Con's. Make a deal with them. Help out with more chores than usual around the house...etc.

Just talk to them, and don't whine and just expect them to let you go. the more you talk to them like an adult, and don't show distress the more they will respect your decision to go.

Answer 9

Talk to your parents about giving you a cheap prepaid cell phone, so that they can contact you anytime they want, or if something happened you could get a hold of them fast.

Answer 10

parents eh! they really care about you ,but they need to let you go on this ,wont your friends parents talk to them,if they are going on this trip,shame for you to miss out.