I'm scared to ask my dad for a winter coat?

Question

Funny title...right?
Last year my mom bought my little brother and I jackets, and she knows I don't like the ugly yellow of them and that one is too big for me, the other...too small. I think we should just give them away in a coat drive at our Parish.

My dad is a C.E.O, so we have money. He spoils my little brother-but knows if it-and my older half sister-we only share the same father- and she has nice things (her mother doesn't work.) I...I'm the one who doesn't ask for much, and I'm scared to ever ask for anything because I'm afraid of getting the answer "no."

I use my northface, it's thin and a tad bit small, and I want a warm jacket for the winter! My mom is telling me to just use one of the ones she got last year--she wouldn't wear ANYTHING that ugly--so I don't know why she expects me to wear them. My little brother didn't like them either, so he got a big warm jacket. Why can't I just ask my dad? I'm scared to ask him for a (TBC...)

100$ jacket from Hollister--just to fit in with the girls at my school MY FRIENDS!

How do I ask him? I know I should earn the money, but he spoils my little brother for NOTHING and my little brother has everything I don't. I'm sick and tired of this. How do I ask for the coat? How do I get over my fear of my parents telling me "no" when I want to ask for something? I BARLEY ever ask for anything...only food. And on my birthdays and Christmas is when I ask for gifts--a big one. They already got my present. I'm scared and sick of this fear! Help?

sorry...im just really shy. lol some of u guys r funny,

Answer 1

Accidentally loose it.....and then you'll have to get another one. Just make sure you loose it where it will never be found again.

Answer 2

You want a coat because you want to fit in with your friends at school.

If you are cold enough you will probably end up wearing the "ugly" yellow jacket.

You will be much happier if you stop comparing everything you receive, with what your brother gets.

Reading between the lines, I feel that your parents bought you a warm jacket last year, but you didn't want it, because you are wanting to keep up with the children in school.

In the Macy Day parade, the color that stood out, as ;being the most beautiful and fashionable, was yellow. Yellow for dancers, yellow for bands, yellow for children's dancing school, yellow for 4oo singers.

When I was in school, I used to want to be different from the other kids, so I wore what I wanted to and didn't go along with what everybody else was wearing.

Why don't you try being an individual and make a statement.
Wear your yellow warm jacket, and tell everyone it is the latest color from Europe.

HEY GUYS - She won't freeze. Her parents gave a warm winter coat last year, but she doesn't like the color.

Answer 3

I am wondering about your mother. Is your father abusive? Why would your mother not just get you a new coat? And what is going on that you are so afraid of him? If hearing a "No" is the worst thing which could happen just go and ask him.
Perhaps you can sell the other coats on ebay and get one you like from the money you make.

Answer 4

If you must have a new coat, you must have a clear explanation why you need a new coat. You need to sell him the idea that having a new coat will be a good investment on his part. Or you can ask if you can do extra work at home in exchange for a new coat.

Answer 5

Why don't you ask if there is anything around the house you can do to earn the money for the coat, then he might just buy it for you if he thinks your trying to be responsible. Plus its not like your asking for a video game, it's something to keep you warm. Good luck!

Answer 6

When I want something from my dad, I act all sweet and nice, and (considering you're a girl) and say "hey daddy...Um...Its ok if you say no, and its alright if you dont want to, but, I need a new jacket.."
If he says "Well you have those other ones!" say "yeah but..they don't fit me, and, I don't mind wearing my northface..its just..its not that warm...."

That should do it.

Yes it DOES work.

I was able to paint a mural on my wall.
And my dad is the type that will get mad if you get a small scuff mark on the floor so...yeah..

Answer 7

Look just go up to him and say: Dad I am really scared to ask you this, but I really would like a new winter coat. See what he is. Its a simple question. If you say you are scared he may feel bad and ask you why. Just say I thought you would say no and I really dont like my old jacket. I think he will say yes.

Answer 8

You are suffering from a fear of rejection from your father. I would you suggest you try speaking with him one-on-one, say like asking him if just you and he can go to a movie. Let him know that you love and respect him but you need more of his time. Then after he realizes you would like to be fathered you should be able to find the confidence to ask just about anything.

Answer 9

Well first of all you do need a winter coat, don't they realize that? Just come out and tell them how you feel about your little brother being spoiled and you don't get **** maybe if you are truthful then they will listen.

Answer 10

You're such a sweetheart, your question brings freshness into this site.
Honey, don't be shy to ask for a better, suitable jacket to your daddy. Explain him a bit what's the problem, tell him what jacket you want, I'm sure he'll buy it to you.
Bless your heart. Bundle up !

Answer 11

If everything you're saying is true...ask for it. I have a brother not even 2 years older than me that go top of line stuff because he asked for it. I finally after turning 28 asked my Dad why? He said he had no idea what to get me so he ( and his not cool sense of fashion) picked everything out himself.