This year, my father and I are taking our annual trip to the Dominican Republic. Usually my sister also comes along but she won't be able to make this year because of her new job. I'm grateful to being going again but it won't be the same w/out my sister and I would like someone to acompany me, who is around my age, on the trip. Some would say "Why not make friends there ?" but it is very hard to meet people there because the resort is about 90% French people and they haven't been that friendly to me in the past. My friend's parent doesnt have enough money to pay for her to go & I would like to enjoy something like this w/ her. I would like my friend to come along also because then I would have someone to enjoy daily activities like swimming, snorkeling, and so on. My dad is old in age and can't do all those things. So what are some things I can say or do to try to convince my dad why he should pay for my friend to go ?
& no I'm not spoiled
Thanks
2007-06-15 15:15:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
When I meant old in age, he is about 60 something. He is still able to do certain things but he likes laying around & soaking up the sun. So I don't want to bother him with all the physical activites I want to do. Oh, also my friend & I are 19 years old.
2007-06-16 19:51:54 · update #1
this is a pretty big favor you're asking of him and expensive. i understand your wanting someone to come with. it can get boring with no one your own age. maybe if your friend can come up with half the money and you and her offer to pay back at least some of the rest, he'd go for it.
2007-06-15 15:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just because you want something isn't going to make it so. However, you do have some good points. When we went on vacation when my son was a teen we took his friend with us for the following.
1. We knew him for a very long time and could rely on him to behave himself and not get into trouble.
2. We could rely on him to obey the rules and if we said no to something that was it.
3. Besides being a good friend of my sons, we were also best friends with his parents and knew that they could rely on us to keep him healthy and safe.
4. Keeping him company and having someone to do things with was part of the reason, but not the whole reason, he was asked to come.
If your Dad does not know your friend or your friend's parents, this would be a major stumbing block.
2007-06-15 15:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you should even consider asking your dad to pay for it,
tell him you would like a friend to go, and it is too bad she cant afford it,
if he does not volunteer..
do not whine, beg or conjole
and enjoy the time with him..if he is old age...you dont have lots of time left with him....you will miss him soon enough and wish you had spent the time doing things he can do
2007-06-15 15:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by trudi100 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
simply ask. Tell your parents exavtly what you have just told us. If they can financially do it they may. But keep in mind, that it is a huge responsibility to take someone elses child to another country and be 100% in charge and responsible for there well being. Your parents may not want to take on this responsibility, and this doenst make your dad wrong, or unfair. So just ask, and see where you stand.
2007-06-15 15:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by melissaw77 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you dad is so old, which I doubt, then why are you going to bother him by asking him to pay for your friend's trip? I understand why you are asking, but sound like you are a person who doesn't have a sensible bone in her head! I would say spoiled, yes...definetely spoiled!
2007-06-15 15:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by BLM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him if you wouldn't mind, because you're sister isn't going, if it would be alright if your friend took her place. Explain also why you want your friend to go.
2007-06-15 15:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by Gabrielle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
haha , youre not spoiled. bullchit. youre getting a free vacation , but thats cool. who cares what people think if your spoiled or not. i wish i was spoiled. and just because i feel you deserve a quality answer i will give you one.
heres what you do.. just say dad, i wana ask you something.
dad: ok dear, what is it.
you: since we arent bring sister this year, i wana know can i bring my friend _______ ( friends name there)
dad: no
you: please? it sucks not having a friend to come along. it will mean so much to me
dad: ok fine but your friend needs to bring some money
you: ok, thanks dad i love you
dad : i love you too dear, now bend over and let me feel your lil wet spot
lol
you: ooooooo dadddy lolzzzzzz
me: hey dad, let me take over. thanks
dad: ok, hey , wana come with us to DR?
me: HELL YEA !!!
you: oh boy , that will be so much fun we can all orgy
me: WOOOT WOOT
dad : YEAAAARRRRRRGHHHHH
2007-06-15 15:23:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋