How can I convince my parents to let me go to Disney World with my friend?

Question

In the past, my friend has asked me three different times to go to the beach with her, and my parents rejected her every single time! I really need to get some time away from my parents for a little bit, but for some reason they just don't like the idea of me going with my friend's family to other places! My younger brother gets to do it, but why not me? I am 16, by the way. Do you think that is too young to be away from my parents for a couple of days?! I think not! Anyways the same friend asked me to go to Disney World with her, and I haven't asked my parents yet. What should I say if they say no again? Thanks I really want to go!

And btw, they think that DIsney WOrld is for little kids, which I totally disagree on!

Answer 1

50% of the people that go to Disney World are "parents" - so that is not true about it being only for kids. They have to entertain the parents too, wouldn't you say?

Well, I'm a Mom and I let my daughter go to France when she
was 16 yrs old and was that ever scary for me. I was a nervous wreck the whole time, but I knew that would be a wonderful once in a lifetime experience for her, and I also wanted her to start spreading her wings. Learning to be away from Mom and her apron string. But, phew I was so happy when she returned home and she had so much to talk about.

My question is this.... Do your parents have apprehensions because of your friend? and her family? Or, do they totally trust them and worry about that?

Honey, it is so hard for parents to let go of their children, especially their daughters. There is so MUCH crazy stuff going on now these days, especially with young girls such as yourself, that the thought of letting you go out of state, terrifies them, I am sure. Know this, THEY LOVE YOU.

God says, "Children, obey your parents........"

Believe it or not, in the not too distant future, you will be out on your own and you will have many, many decisions to make.
Perhaps by then, you won't even want to go to Disneyland
or Disney World.
What seems so urgent and important today, may mean
nothing to you in the future. Perhaps you will have an opportunity to take your kids.
If they say "No", just thank your parents for caring as much as they do for you, even though you would have liked to have gone. Don't fight it. Maybe they will take you on a special trip with them. If not, oh well. Just thank God you have parents that are still married and love you as much as they do.

Be grateful...... Not too many people are these days.

I worked at Disneyland as a Convention Coordinator for the Hotel, but I had free access to Disneyland all the time. It's a neat place. I have been to Disney World, with my daughter,
and that's a cool place likewise. But, trust me, it's not worth
fighting over.

The best place to go is to Church and make loving, caring friends, they go on special trips and have great fun together.
Just make sure you are in the right church, ok? Read the
"Living Bible", it's great for just reading. But if you want to study the Word, I suggest the New International Bible. If you don't already, make sure Jesus is in your Heart.

You know, you sound like a wonderful young lady, your parents have done a great job at raising you. Just let them continue to do what is their responsibility. They have to answer to God for you, so please respect that, as I know you do.

I'm praying for you sweetheart..... Everything is going to work out beautifully.

Answer 2

I honestly don't think you are too young to go with your friend's family to Disneyworld, but there may be many factors playing into your parents' decision. First of all, do your parents know your friend's family? I know my parents wouldn't let me go anywhere with a family I didn't know. If they do know the family, they may not approve of your going with them. Another thing that may be preventing your parents from feeling comfortable is if you have never been anywhere on your own before. Parents tend to feel uncomfortable letting their "baby" go somewhere without them. There may be no way to make your family budge, but if you don't think your situation falls into any of these categories, you should at least state your case. Let them know that you are old enough to take care of yourself, and you will be fine. Also, ask them their reason for not letting you go. Maybe you can come up with a compromise. A last resort would be to tell them that you aren't the only person in the world who has ever gone places without their parents, but I wouldn't reccomend it. By the way, I have never been to Disneyworld before, but I have been to Disneyland several times, and I am told that it isn't much different. I have fun whenever I go to Disneyland, and I was 17 the last time I went. You may even be able to check out some other places around Disneyworld, and I'm sure not everything is geared toward little kids. I am actually looking to go there with my school next summer myself. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Get some of the Security info from the Disney sites. Show your parents how safe Disney World is. Make a good presentation for them. Then you can give them the Double standards speech about your brother being able to go ETC.. Parents worry more about girls with good reason.

Lastly, Your parents just might know something you don't about your friend or her parents. Many times the gossip around town can lead to misunderstandings. They might have heard various rumors about the family or your friend and be reacting badly because of this.

Prepare well and present your case. Its all you can do.

Answer 4

Try to cover some of the cost your family is expected to pay on your account - that's the deal I've worked out with my family for them to let me go with one of my friends.

But alas, all parents are not the same. So, as you try to reason with them, keep this in mind:
1. Don't yell/whine or anything along those lines while talking to them - they'll only think less of your maturity and ability to be one your own.
2. Remember that they aren't doing it to spoil your fun! They truly care about you, by showing concern about your safety! They really do love you, even if it doesn't seem very apparent at the moment.

I wish you the best of luck! And, Disney World is so not just for little kids!

Answer 5

What you've said in this ask sounds pretty good. If you're paying for it yourself, want to go, and have a place to stay that sounds like enough for me. I can't imagine why they wouldn't want you going in a years span. Last year I went to Disney five times, and I plan to go more than that next year. It doesn't get old, it's not like you run out of things to do. Just be sure to stay calm and listen to their arguments against it.

Answer 6

Does your younger brother only get away for an afternoon, day,etc? Have you done anything to prove to your parents you are irresponsible? Is there a reason your parents don't like this girl or her parents? If they say no again, you tell her you can't go.

Answer 7

my parents are the same way. you have to prove to them that you are responsible, which sucks butt, but youve gotta do it. be really nice and mature and stuff. that's not enough though, so do reaserch. also, write them an essay on why it would be ok for you to go, why you want to go, and exactly what you are going to do there. remind them that they should trust you and that your friend is responsible (er...well idk if she is but you can say it anyway-- be like i choose my friends wisely). Also tell them that you need a little break and you want to experience being out on your own, and it will prepare you because at 18 youre going to be on your own anyway for college so it will be too late to experience it before hand, and now youre responsible enough. pour your feelings out, dont stop typing, and then at the end go back and edit it and hand it in. staple your reaserch about saftey stuff at disney world to the back (im sure they have it on thier site-- like info about safety precations they take for thier rides and stuff).

its kind of annoying to write an essay but you obviously feel strongly about it. just start with what you wrote above and build from that, then organize it and give it to them with reaserch on the back. be responsible, get your parents to talk to her parents, and good luck!!!

Answer 8

You aren't too young at all! Why dont you see if you can get your friend's parent's involved? Your parents may feel better if they talk to them. They're probably just worried. But if you are going with her family I dont see the issue. If you are going alone with just her then yeah - I agree you're too young.

Answer 9

yea 16 i young, get a little bit more old
if i was ur dad, i would be careful too
its a thing for guys lol maybe 18 would be good

Answer 10

good chance there gonna say no if you can go to disney land if they wont even let you go to the beach'