My mum wont lte me camp out in my back yard?

Question

Ok me and my family have a tent and i have a brother whos 15 now
my back yard is really safe and sometimes we like to camp out because we cant be bothered going anywhere else anyway when my brother was 13 him and his friend had a sleepover at my house and they both camped outside and they said it was awesome
im 13 and my mum wont let me and my friend camp out
what can i do to persuade her

Answer 1

sorry angel but your mum iz keeping you safe ,not because she iz mean why dont you and your friend make a tent in your bedroom , have fun

Answer 2

First, I would ask her why she doesn't want you to camp out back there. She probably has a reason, and even if you don't agree with the reason, you ultimately should respect her decision.
If you seriously want to persuade her, try bargaining. Maybe she needs you to show her that you are responsible enough to camp out back there.
Maybe you could get your brother to camp out back there with you the first time and build up to the solo camp out.
Open conversation with your mom is the best chance you have, but remember, she is the boss and she is going to make the decision she feels keeps you the safest.
Honestly, the 'rules' are different for boys and girls. If you can get your brother to be you and your friend's 'body guard' while you are out there (maybe he can sleep in another tent), she may go for it.

Answer 3

Nothing. She said no. Accept her answer.

She probably feels that times have changed and it is not safe for a young girl to be out in the back yard overnight in sleep wear. She knows how you and your friends like to talk and giggle which will attract attention. She also knows you'll be running back and forth which again will attract attention.

She would be devastated if any of you were harmed at what was to be a fun event for you.

We mothers have our reasons. And we do not appreciate whining and begging. Accept her answer and find another way to have fun or you could be grounded just when summer is starting. Is that what you want?

Answer 4

I dont think you can do anything if your mum has already said no. Was your older brother naughty last time he was camping in the back garden? Maybe its something he has done and your mum doesnt want you doing the same thing?

Answer 5

Let her think its her own idea, ask for her help on something and make some subtle suggestions that would lead to her suggesting camping in the back yard. It might help if you see the situation from her point of view so you will know how it will benefit her.

Answer 6

Why do you not join one of the youth organisations such as Scouts The Boys Brigade Army Cadet Corps or one of the other organisations which cater for young people camping

Answer 7

Buy her flowers and promise to do all the house work you can do for 2 week and STICK to it, therefore proving you can be a responsible person and hopefully she will see that you are old enough to have an evening of camping

Answer 8

If you are female then I can see why your mum doesn't want you out there, it's cause you're a girl...and males have more privileges if they are older. Maybe when your brother and his friend were in the tent your mum realized the dangers and she doesn't want any more grey hair.

Answer 9

She's afraid something catastrophic, is going to occur either inside of your house or at your backyard. Or she believes your brother's buddy, would encourage you or him to get high on drugs or and drinking of alcoholic beverages. At least have your mom or dad have a discussion, with the parents of your buddies and your brother's buddies maybe they'll work something out.

Answer 10

Ask her (calmly - no yelling!) what her reasons are and then explain to her why you have a different opinion to her. Maybe also offer some little concesion to encourage her - like a chore you normally refuse to do or something helpful.

Worth a go - she must have her reasons - they may be good ones - they may not be. If not, try to calmly encourage her to be more reasonable.
:-)