I am 16 and a half at the moment and have found out through my school about this LaSallian project: when you go to Africa for 5 weeks to help african people build a new school, teach the children and help out in any way you can. They do not take you in places where there are current political and social problems which may cause dangerous wars, therefore, it is safe. I will be only 18, 4 weeks into the project next summer, but the organisation is allowing me to go. However, the one person that is extremely hard to convice is my mum. She is excessively apprehensive and worries too much. She is not hearing a word for it. I am a mature and responsible teenager and i know i will be able to handle it. She is going to use the fact that i wont be exactly 18 against me, which she has already done. I want this more than i've ever wanted anything in my whole life. This is an opportunity which only comes around once in your life, it is very important to me, so please, how can i make her see this?
2007-03-27 04:29:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Any advice appreciated...thankyou :-)
2007-03-27 04:29:45 · update #1
Perhaps show her programs of african children and their lives styles, show her their poverty, unfortunate circumstances and how it would be such an amazing experience to be one of those people that could make a difference to poverty there. Also say that it could bring a change in you, or inspire you to do something wonderful because you're sharing something wonderful with african children and educating them.
2007-03-27 04:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Presumably you can forge her signature where needed.... I'm not sure what more might be necessary than that.
If not that then trick her into signing it under the guise of something else.
If nothing else let her know that you are not her property and that her holding you prisoner is a breach of your human rights.... or something like that.
And if that doesn't work, guilt her out for not trusting you.
Of course without knowing more about the process involved, and exactly what part your mother presently has to play in this, I couldn't advise you better.
I know my mother let me go to africa for a month when I was 16. She didn't seem to mind at all... but then some people are more trusting of their offspring than others.
2007-03-27 11:39:41 · answer #2 · answered by Nihilist Templar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree with Linda, whom or whatever convinced you that this is a worthy cause and safe enough to embark on could or should do the same for your mum. Otherwise, it would be best to listen to mum. Being disobedient for a worthy cause doesn't make it the right thing to do.
2007-03-27 11:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me! I wanted so badly to go to guatemala! My mom was oppossed.
Stand your ground. Show her information and stories of other people who have gone. Also, show her what sorts of safety precautions you will take. What the risks are, how you are ready.
Travelling can be a risk, but i think its worth it. Be a responsible and respectful traveler!
2007-03-27 13:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by shea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Promise her you're going to bring her a monkey. I've tried that many times and it always works!0!
2007-03-27 11:54:26 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you live under your mother's roof - you must do what she says. The only way she might change her mind, is if she talks to the organization you wish to travel with. They MUST convence her it will be safe and nothing will happen to you. Allow her to be involved with this decision and she just might change her mind. Good luck...........
After you move out on your own, you could always join the 'Peace Corps' and do just about the same thing - then it would be your decision only.................
2007-03-27 11:38:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋