I need help. My parents will not let me get a bird or they are not sure if they want me to get one. Give me some advice please on what to say in order to convince them. Thank you!!!!
P.S. My parents are tuff so it is going to have to be really convincing and the bird is a parakeet.
2007-08-22 14:32:13 · 8 answers · asked by :) 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
They said it was because they dont want to take care of it once i go to college.
2007-08-22 14:50:57 · update #1
I am going to be a sophmore this year
2007-08-23 04:39:36 · update #2
bribe you mom by doing her bills
works for me
bribe your dad with doing some
things around your house
2007-08-24 09:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by whoaaaahhh!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you should first address the reason why they don't want to get one. If the reason is because they don't want to take care of it when you leave for college, perhaps it would be more fair to the bird, to not get one. It wouldn't be fair to it to be owned and loved by you, as you would take wonderful care of the little guy, only to have a life changing event such as you leaving to go away for college.
Birds live a long time so it's something to think about. Even budgies/parakeets can live well into their teens and depending on the type, into their 20s.
Budgies/parakeets do deserve the same kind of effort and care as larger parrot, just on smaller scale. Just because they are cheaper doesn't mean they don't deserve the same level of care; it's not their fault how much they are priced.
If you are able to get a bird and you know you will be able to take it with you, it might work out. You didn't say how old you were or how soon you might be leaving for college so it's hard to say. But if you're going to be a dedicated bird owner, you'll have to be dedicated to the end.
2007-08-22 15:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by FaithE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use this really charming voice, and keep bothering them and asking them: "Why can't I get a bird?" If they give you a reason, try to argue with them that whatever the reason is can be solved. E.G If they say there's no place you can put the bird, you can say "on the balcony" or "in my room!" Show your parents that you understand A LOT about the bird you want by showing off some bird facts! Tell them you have researched for a long time (make sure you do), and it'll be hard for them to say no when you're so responsible and smart about getting a bird! And list all the great points of a bird, and just keep convincing them that a bird is what your family needs. Say how responsible you are and that you have enough money. Ha- see what excuse your parents can come up with. If all this doesn't work, im sry you can only wait until its christmas or your birthday to get a bird. It took me long enough to win over my dad and FINALLY get a cockatiel! I understand how it feels to see everyone talking about their bird and looking at adorable bird pics and not being able to get one! That made me feel really bad! dad and FINALLY get a cockatiel! I understand how it feels to see everyone talking about their bird and looking at adorable bird pics and not being able to get one! That made me feel really bad! It take patience and time! One day your parents will say yes! I'm wishing and rooting for you! Go Foisy! Just keep trying and I'm sure you'll win over your parents! All it takes is patience, keep trying, and charisma lol.
2016-05-20 04:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by terri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well tell them that parakeets are really good company (which they are) and also tell them that parakeets aren't that much work. All you have to do is change the food once it is over, change the water everyday and then clean the cage once every month. Then of course you need to let it out of the cage for awhile everyday. But then if they say that when the parakeet flies it will poop everywhere then you can tell them that you can train them so that they won't or you can let them fly in one small room (by closing the door) and that would be the only place they would have to clean!! That hopefully would work.
2007-08-22 21:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by curioustubby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Figure out the reason ur parents DONT want you to have a bird and then tackle that. Parakeets are fairly easy birds to care for so that isnt an issue, not like a parrot.
Ask why they dont want a bird and talk it through.
2007-08-22 14:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to be responsible for the bird. That means food and water, cage cleaning, picking up the mess, and taking the time to play with your pet. While parakeets can be quite happy on their own, you'll like your bird better if you socialize with it and have it finger and shoulder tame. All that takes time, and you have to prove to your parents and to yourself that you have the time to invest.
2007-08-22 17:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by davidepeden 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SAME PROBLEM, I would go to your dad if your a girl. My dad said yes but my mom says no. Calculate how much time u have a day for a week. Show your parents you have time for a parakeet. Get good grades and be really nice. Tell them it will show you responcibility.
2007-08-22 14:46:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be so niceeeeeeee and tell them that you will clean all the mess the parakeet make
2007-08-22 14:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋