Anyone know how to get your dad to buy you a camera?

Question

I'm going to Disneyworld soon with my family, and I really want a camera so I take pictures and video, but I don't have enough money, and my dad won't budge if I ask him?
Anyone got tips?

Answer 1

tell him it will enrich your creative side, and you will be able to use the camera in your wonderful picture taking hobby, while capturing your wonderful family for years to come.
lol.
lay it out like that and he'll have to give it to ya.

Answer 2

I think I have some experience with this. From 6 brothers, it seemed I always got more stuff from my parents. My sister never knew how to ask, so it was harder for her. Although my situation could be different because I somehow never really cared about getting anything and that sometimes gets you stuff.
The best thing I really think is to ask it correctly. I dont know exactly but lets see if my brain can come up with something:

1) I think one thing important to show it that you are serious about this.
2) Talk about it. Talking about it, makes #1 happen. People understand that its something that you reallly want and then they might feel compassionate about it. There is a KEY element here. There is a great difference between telling your dad or your mom or the people around you "I want a camera!!" than telling them a 'longer' version of this, and more intricate. What I do is thay I explain my 'project' and why I need someone cooperation. So instead of saying, "Hey I want a camera!" you can sincerely talk to your father or your mother (the more you spread the word, the better), about how with a camera you can record the family trip, and that you might have a great time taking pictures. You can say, "Why would I want a camera? (a rhetorical question). " Then continue " because a camera is simply an artifact that records memories, and I would like to do that because they are important to me, of course its also fun".
3) Spread the word, as already mentioned. If your brother, your mother, and your litter sister, have heard you say stuff like in #2, then its possible they can intercede.
4) This is one of the most important, and it could be the MOST EFFECTIVE, it shows determination, responsability and commitment. This has to do with PROMISING or commiting to doing something in exchange. If it were my dad, I would saying so, " Dad, I know that you dont have all the money in the world, but as you know I really want a camera. (Also ask before starting to not interrupt you , this is very important). I really want to take pictures in the trip to DisneyWorld, and with a camera I could do all that and then put them in the computer. Now, I do not work and do not have any money, but I am willing to do something if you could support me in buying this camera. I will promise that I am going to rake the backyard for the next month, so that you dont longer have to do it. (add humor) Then I'll be subcontracted under you. Also I'm wont ask you for anything in the next 3 weeks and will take sandwiches to school for the next 2 weeks. That definitely save some money for the camera"
5) Very important before doing #4, which is "the convincing speech" ask not to be interrupted before you end, or your dad could stop you after the first line with something like "I already told you that I cannot buy you a camera!!!" --- then you will proceed to run out cryinng......
6) Another idea is to research which camera you want and how much it costs. It means "making it easier". If you just ask for a camera, then your dad would have to go with you to the store or give you an indeterminate amount of money. Thus its harder for it to happen. If everything is ready, say you have a printout of the camera, you have a circle around the price, you have some math showing how cheap the camera will cost after deducing your sandwich savings, and another circle showing how its on sale,. then everything is ready for it to happen. Thus it easier and chances go up.

Conclusion:
Overall, if there is not a whole lot of money , then nothing might happen. But asking correctly and with preparation can show your father this is something you really want and not just a whim, and that you are prepared to sacrificce something in exchange. This is valued in all culture and could receive reward...

Lastly is if you are willing to do somehting for it. 2 weeks eating sandwiches in shcool or not savings fast food money, or even 4 weeks it barely 4 weeks out of your life, which is nothing. It will pass fast.

Ok,

Answer 3

Be willing to earn it, and don't ask for more of a camera than you need (you can get a decent digital camera for $100). Figure out a list of activities you will do, above and beyond what you're already responsible to do, and present it to him. If he's like most busy parents these days, any help - cooking dinner for the family, cleaning the garage, organizing the kitchen cabinets - is greatly appreciated (I know I'd pay you to do those things for me!) :-)

Above all - make sure you don't whine or complain about it if he still says no; sometimes it takes time to think about things, and if you prove yourself to be responsible and willing to put forth some effort, it is enough to help change even the most determined minds.

Answer 4

have a nice conversation with him, make him laugh about family memories and tell him how you appreciate him as a father and later in the conversation, talk about how much the trip means to you and how it's too bad you won't be able to capture all of those memories with your family without that camera; make him feel sorry for you-be slick:)

Answer 5

Explain that you want this for a Christmas present and that it will possibly allow you to start up scrapbooking as a good, healthy hobby. I mean its better than doing drugs or sleeping around. Plus it is artistic and you can do anything with it...

Answer 6

lol while im helping i gotta thinks of wayz for me to get 1 2

okaii tell him very 1 at school has 1 and theyre not evn that much

tell him u rly wanna takes pics there also and show ur friends

lol sorry im only 11 and im not that good but hope i helped

Answer 7

Flatter him. Tell him how good he looks for his age and you would like to take his picture, if you only had a camera.

Answer 8

Promise to do chores, beg him, and maybe call up your Bubby for a little early birthday cash. Tell him that a camera could be his holiday (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Years'. whatever)gift to you.

Answer 9

Did you ever try asking for a camer for a christmass gift or your next birthday present?

Answer 10

"he" won't budge...?
got an aunt uncle mom grand parent
Are you another of the lost souls that IGNORE their family
because "you" fail to communicate..
seeing you are here instead of shining up to your dad..
Well !!!!
I'm 67 you can not expect me to advise you..