Me and my Mom had a deal that if i got good grades then she would buy me a PS3. I got good grades but then when my mom asked my dad n he said no.So now my mom says i have to keep on getting good grades till the end of the year. The thing that really makes me mad is that she promised me.and im not gona wait a year. So how can i make them feel guilty and make them change thier mind and buy me a PS3. PLZ help me.
2007-10-05 01:48:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Another thing is that they didn't buy me a birthday gift for me saying they would buy me a PS3 after the grades. N thank god my family is well to do without any financial problems.
2007-10-05 03:35:15 · update #1
Ask them what they're trying to teach you about promises and keeping your word when you make a clear agreement with someone. Your parents should have been unified about this before yer mum said she'd give it to you; the fact that she didn't is not your fault. Remind them of this, then seek an agreeable solution.
2007-10-05 01:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
There could be other reasons you are not getting a PS3. Maybe with Christmas coming up they just can't afford it right now. Don't assume they are just trying to be mean. I'm sure when your Mom promised you the PS3 she had intention of following through, circumstances may have changed since then and that is why your Dad refused when she asked him. Sounds like she did what she could. Making someone feel guilty because you want your way is not a very nice way to go about things. Your Mom probably feels bad enough as it is making a promise she couldn't keep. Keep up your grades and who knows maybe you'll get it for Christmas.
2007-10-05 09:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by Choqs 6 · 9⤊ 1⤋
Just keep getting good grades,then talk to your father and mother tell them what your mothers promise was (if you didn't already)and that she did not keep her promise and ask if it is OK to make a promise and then break it, it could be they are waiting for the holidays coming up to buy you it, maby you should just be a little more patient and continue to be good and get good grades and I think you will get what you want;but don't blow it by starting an argument.
2007-10-05 09:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by Wize Guy 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
First off, you should not be rewarded for trying to get good grades. You should be doing that anyway. Second, if they are willing to get you something, then prove to them that you did deserve it by going the school year with good grades. You may want to even do those little extra things to help them more than you do now. They will probably feel like they should have done something for you sooner, and a little guilt will linger with them. Next time, make sure you deal with both parents together.
2007-10-05 09:00:29 · answer #4 · answered by roppster 3 · 9⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, my wife makes promises to the kids and then tells me - without consulting me prior to promising. One thing she did was tell my daughter that we would give her the same amount of money for housing to live in India for a semester as it costs to live in the States ($1600 vs. $3000). Of course, I would have to pay it. I said, "no". I'll pay $1600, not $3000.
You should tell your mom that she needs to communicate with your dad before making promises.
2007-10-05 18:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by Wayner 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well first your mom was wrong for making a deal like that. And you should have a little more pride in yourself and want to do good at school for yourself, not for a PS3. You need to grow up a little.
2007-10-05 09:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by The Lorax 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Does your dad know that your mom told you should would buy you the ps3? I would speak to your mother and let her know that it's completely unfair that she would make a promise and then not follow through. She's not teaching you very good parental skills!
2007-10-05 08:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Stop acting like a spoiled brat. A PS3 costs a lot of money and maybe they had other bills to pay which take priority over your self-centred needs. Your mother already feels guilty.
2007-10-05 09:03:06 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Sally Anne 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
wow that's really immature. Is it really all that bad for them to expect you to get good grades. they really shouldn't have to promise you things in order to get you to do the work. you need to wait. Maybe your father wants you to learn something else from the situation and since you haven't he isn't going to reward you. then again they could be wanting to surprise you with it. Just be patient.
2007-10-05 10:00:22 · answer #9 · answered by lyric19_86 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Make good grades until the day you get your masters degree. Land a job where you make a ridiculous amount of money. Then when you are outrageously rich and they ask you to buy them something, make them wait a year and then tell them no.
Or you could just grow up and let it go. Isn't the food, housing. etc they provide for you enough. There is much more to life than video games. Go outside and play.
2007-10-05 09:04:47 · answer #10 · answered by ajillity 3 · 3⤊ 6⤋