I've got a lot of convincing to do!

rex123 · #1 Jul 2, 2009, 10:06 AM

Well as most of you know I am 16 and still live with my parents. Anyway I've recently wanted a new addition to my family, a rabbit.

When I was younger we had a few rabbits but I was to young to take on the responsibility of them and therefore never really got to enjoy them. My parents are totally against me getting a rabbit. They claim i have enough pets already. I own my dog, 2 cats, 2 hamsters and 2 goldfish. But I would really love to get a rabbit.

My parents know i am responsible and have seen first hand that I take good care of my pets. So how can I convince them that I can easily care for this rabbit.

How can I explain to them how much I want one, and get them to see that like my other pets they won't have to lift a finger!

ChihuahuaMomma · Jul 2, 2009, 10:15 AM

Actions speak louder than words, and you've shown a good track record of being responsible. Make them dinner one night and ask permission.

joyluo1999 · Jul 2, 2009, 12:14 PM

well, I'm just a kid but as you probably know kids usually beg their parents until they say yes. I know that for some parents this doesn't always work so if you're giving this a shot good luck!

AuntSwee · Jul 2, 2009, 12:23 PM

Could it be a money issue? I know for me that was the problem with telling my children no. A vets visit can get very expensive. Ask your parents the reason why they are saying no. Some times if you come to a parent with a mature manner and not bugging, they will be willing to listen, but remember to really listen to what they have to say also. My children were very responsible, and took care of the vet bills themselves. They only asked for my help a few times and always payed me back so that the household bills got payed. Hope this helps you.

rex123 · Jul 2, 2009, 12:42 PM

Thanx AuntSwee. I don't think its financial. My parents just keep saying I have enough pets already.

I'm not one to beg or pestor. I just come to them with a tough argument. I do research about what the animal would need and present them with the pro's and con's of getting the animal. But this time my mom won't even let me explain myself.

mudweiser · Jul 2, 2009, 12:45 PM

Why not get a part time job to help pay for the vet visits, food, a cage and purchasing the rabbit?

As a parent reading how many animals you have I would say no too. If my daughter got a job to pay for it I wouldn't have any problem with it.

Just a thought.

Sarah

rex123 · Jul 2, 2009, 12:53 PM

Its not the financial though. My mom just told me'' We had rabbits before and we don't want anymore.''

I told her this wasn't a valid reason... If she would tell me a reason why not and help me understand why not then ok. But If she just says no and says were the parents we decide. Then that just makes me angry.

Don't I at least deserve a valid reason?

mudweiser · Jul 2, 2009, 01:14 PM

Why don't you just sit her down and talk to her [without attitude].

My guess is that you don't clean up 100% of the time, no worries it happens, but when it does your mom ends up cleaning up after those furry critters and she doesn't even want to think about cleaning up after another.

It may not be "financial" but having the initiative to pay for it would be a good way to "convince" your parents.

Good luck.

Sarah

rex123 · Jul 2, 2009, 01:46 PM

I know how many kids my age are... And I'm not like that. My mom quit working 6 years ago because she just couldn't work any more. She has what the doctors believe is MS.

She gets weak quite a bit and I do everything I can to help her out.

So I clean up probably 250% of the time. I not only clean up my mess but everyone elses too.

Today for example she went to town and I cleaned the whole house. I swept, and did all the dishes so the house was immaculate for when she came home. The cleaning is often left on me. My 2 older brothers are moved out but they come here daily and leave a mess and I'm always the one to clean it.

So her decision has nothing to do with me not cleaning. I brush my dog daily and sweep daily. I brush and take care of my cats and fish. And clean my hamster cage at least twice a week.

I can honestly say the pets are my responsibility and my parents don't lift a finger.

I tried to explain that I would pay fr them. But she wouldn't even let me explain myself. And I was not using attitude while talking to her.

joyluo1999 · Jul 2, 2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rex123

I know how many kids my age are... And I'm not like that. My mom quit working 6 years ago because she just couldn't work any more. She has what the doctors believe is MS.

She gets weak quite a bit and I do everything I can to help her out.

So I clean up probably 250% of the time. I not only clean up my mess but everyone elses too.

Today for example she went to town and I cleaned the whole house. I swept, and did all the dishes so the house was immaculate for when she came home. The cleaning is often left on me. My 2 older brothers are moved out but they come here daily and leave a mess and I'm always the one to clean it.

So her decision has nothing to do with me not cleaning. I brush my dog daily and sweep daily. I brush and take care of my cats and fish. And clean my hamster cage at least twice a week.

I can honestly say the pets are my responsibility and my parents don't lift a finger.

I tried to explain that I would pay fr them. But she wouldn't even let me explain myself. And I was not using attitude while talking to her.

Well try arranging a time period where you and your mom can talk and ask your mom to at least let you explain.