Okay I just posted a question here and it is about my family inviting me to go to Aruba for a week. I decided no because my mom would have to work overtime to have to pay the 1200 dollars required to go. So I went and told her to say no for me and now she keeps arguing with me because she wants me to go? And she also told me my brother may go... which adds up to 2400 dollars that she has to pay! She is adament on me going but I don't want to make her pay all that What do I do now?
Thanks 4 answering =)
2007-07-16 10:24:52 · 13 answers · asked by Sunshine 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Like how do I make her agree with me?
2007-07-16 10:27:31 · update #1
to the second person, i can't do that because no one is hiring me =(
to the third person, no it is just me and my brother... my mom wouldn't be going with us. sorry =(
2007-07-16 10:32:47 · update #2
I think that you should sit your Mum down and say "Thanks Mum", she wants to do something amazing for you, let her. She must think that you and your brother are worth it or she would not be doing the overtime to pay for it. I bet you really do want to go, come on admit it. If money wasnt the issue I bet you would be jumping for joy.
I'd tell your Mum how proud you are for the sacrifices she is making for you both and I'd tell her that you will repay her by becoming the best person you possibly can and that you will make her as proud of you, as you are of her!
Oh, by the way, helping out with the housework and breakfast in bed for your Mum wouldn't go amiss!
:o))
2007-07-16 11:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by Lindy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand the fact about worrying about money and such. I think however that your mom just wants to get away from home for a little while, and spend time with her kids. I know this sounds preachy, but you really should go. I think she just really wants you to have fun. You should enjoy having chances and be glad you have a mother willing to make sacrifices for the happiness of her children. Try to help by getting a summer job and paying her back, or try paying for things such as supplies, and food and whatnot. Oh yeah , and if you go, have fun!
2007-07-16 17:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by rockagirl5566 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go, don't worry about the money, your mom wants to give you something nice. Maybe you could tell her that you will go only if it counts as your birthday or christmas present. That is a good deal, but don't worry about the money problems, trust me, I am 17 and I have to pay for my clothes, car insurance and gas with no help, and it is very frustrating worrying about money problems when you are young, so just be a kid until you have to worry
2007-07-16 17:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by Some Souls Only Know One Speed 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you Mom wants you to do this, why not let her do it for you! It's not very often that parents are willing/capable of giving their children something like this.
I understand that you are worried about your Mom getting the money together, but if she is willing to try...then let her try. If she didn't think she could, she would tell you no.
You should feel very lucky to have such a wonderful Mom who is doing everything she can to make sure you have things like this.
2007-07-16 17:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by endo_chic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
trust me, your mom really wants you to do this. maybe cuz she wants you to thank her when you come back. if it was really a problem, im sure she'd tell you. she wants this because she wants to prove to you that this a really good oppurtunity. and plus, hey, you can always pay her back in the future, and your mom wants you to have a wonderful memory. aruba is gorgeous!
2007-07-16 19:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your mother will feel so good about giving you this, just go. Thank her and resolve that many years from now, you will send her on a vacation that you pay for.
2007-07-16 17:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a lot of money. Maybe your Mom, thinks that it will be a once in a lifetime deal?
Maybe you can go to someplace closer to home?
Why isn't your Mom going, too?
Agree to disagree.
2007-07-16 17:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by ♣Social Butterflygirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she obviously wants to spend time with you. i know your trying to do the right thing, but it could be good for you and your family to get away and spend time together. just do what you can to help your mom out. she wants this, so your doing her more of a favor by going, than not going. good luck.
2007-07-16 21:14:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could get a job to helkp pay for the ticket but otherwise i dont know maybe tell her some party is happening the week your ment to be going and that you really want to go !
2007-07-16 17:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure she needs to get you out of the house for either your own good or whatever. Play along and do as she says. Travel will broaden your mind, and it is (always) well worth doing....
2007-07-16 19:35:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋