How do i get my parents to let me have a lizard?

I have enough money to buy one and to take care of it for a while. I told her I will pay for the whole thing. Our family has two dogs and i am the only one that takes care of them i feed them i pick up their dog poop and everything.How do i get my parents to let me have a lizard?
Well first, you want to specify what kind of reptile you are wanting them. Some have such exacting care...one thing is off and it dies a painful death. wnyherp.org has some great care sheets and so does petco.com petco has a checklist for everything you need to buy. look up the exact information but these are probably the things you need to buy


heating bulb


basking bulb


infared night bulb


uvb/uva emitting bulb


20-55 gallon tank depending on what you want


substrate


water dish


food dish


climbing branches, vines, hiding areas


thermometer


humidity gage


weekly food


calcium supplaments...


things to hold all your bulbs in....





its very costly buying everything first, and i think thats how you can show youre mom, buy one big part each week, or a couple little parts each week, get everything set up and show her how well you organized everything. then say...mom %26amp; dad, i really love the looks of my terrarium, can i get my pet now? A Bearded Dragon would make an awesome starter pet, just research everything and show your parents you are capable of seeing when its healthy or when its not.... and when its not let them know you can afford to take it to the vet.... or just wait until you move out.... either way....research and buy everything first...and then get the reptile.How do i get my parents to let me have a lizard?
Ha ha! Kids.
tell them that u will take good care of the lizard with out there help.
well it depends on what sort of lizard you want and i am sure you know its not as easy as a cat or dogs. So i would find the type you want, do as much research on it, find out if you got the space, can you cope with the high humidity some need, if it needs live food which most do can you store them and feed the food. some are not east to tame. Try spending a couple of days with someone who has them so you can feed them and clean them out etc. If its your first lizard you may want to choose an easy one like a leopard gecko there small, cute, easy to clean out, easy to feed, don't need additional lighting other than a sense of night and day, etc. you could also find a animal care college they may let you help out for the day or something.
hi,


they are sacred of lizard make ur parent familiar to lizard


tried 2 show the good point of it . if ur friend have it tried to bring home ad let ur parent touch it after some time u will find the changes in them.


best of luck
It seems you have enough responsibility for a lizard. My parents did not want me to have a lizard either. I just kept telling them that I had enough responsibility to care for em.(other than the fact that my allowance is crickets. lol) Just be perserverant! :D
easy. dont tell them.





tell them ull buy a pet crocodile instead
Tell them to get you one on a trial basis. That means that you get it for a week, and they see how you take care of it. Then, they might say yes. Also tell them that lizards are the longest living pets, so they wont die untill your an old man. Would that make it mor sad??? (Sorry, Are you a girl? Then an old woman.) :-) Hope thiis helps and have a great day!


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Tell your parents that you will keep it in your room and the first time that you don't take care of it than you will find it a new home. I believe kids should be able to have a pet of there own as it starts them with responsibility and make sure you buy everything it needs from your money.
tell them that you will take care of them hold them and u clean everthing else that u think u have earned responsibility
well it depends on weather or not your parent even like reptiles to begin with they may be trying to stall long enough for you to forget about it but if your serious about getting a reptile show them how your ready for a reptile by reading up on the creature and check out what it would take for the lizard to be comfortably housed
Save your money for the college fund. After you graduate and get a job you can buy all the freaking lizards you want.

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How do I convince my parents to let me get another dog?

I want a ';friend'; for my Boston Terrier but I don't think my parents will allow it. Anything that might help?How do I convince my parents to let me get another dog?
Well for starters, how about trying the following:


#1 Cleaning your room and making sure that it STAYS clean and tidy.


#2 Making sure that your homework is done and handed in on time.


#3 Sweep the floors in the living room and kitchen without your parents asking you to.


#4 Wash and/or dry the dishes.


#5 Do not fight and argue with your sisters %26amp; brothers.


#6 Eat what you are given and don't whine or make ';yuck'; faces when given it.


#7 Don't talk rudly to adults


#8 Always share with other kids.


#9 Go to bed when you are told to.


#10 Research the pet and breed you want to be 100% certain that it is the right one for you.


# 11 Ask them about getting this new pet in a nice way and don't beg and whine about it.





I鈥檓 100% sure that if you give those a try, they will see that you are serious about wanting to add a this pet to your life and family. :)How do I convince my parents to let me get another dog?
Maybe start showing HUGE responsibilities around the house...clean the house...wash the car...take extremely good care of the dog you have now and make sure you're parents aren't taking care of it...





don't expect it to work after a week...it could be a month
Find the dog you want and bring it home. When your parents freak out tell them they said you could get a dog. They'll just think your crazy, and you know what people do to crazy people? give them what they want

How can I ask my parents to let me get a cell phone?

I want to get a cell phone, but I don't know if I can convince my parents.





I'm going into eigth grade, and my older sister got her cell phone half-way through seventh.





The thing is, I don't get as good grades as her, but a cell phone would help keep me safe, so I don't think grades should matter when it comes to safety.





But I don't know how to convince my parents of this. They are pretty closed-minded, and don't care about the times I have to use my friends phones, and they certainly didn't even think of it when my friend and I were being followed by a truck while walking to Bread Co. (seriously, it followed us all the way to the center of town!) we were really freaked out, and neither of us had a cell, we just ran into the grocery store and stayed by the cashier.





But no, they had no thought of how a phone would have helped me in those moments.

















Back on track, I really need a few ways to convince them I am reasponsible enough to mantain a cell phone.How can I ask my parents to let me get a cell phone?
Remember the school shootings, where parents were worried to death if their kids were ok. Well not all parents because some kids had cell phones and sent parents text messages telling them they were ok! Other students were able to give 911 helpful information through calling them and most 911 centers can accept text messages now. Good LuckHow can I ask my parents to let me get a cell phone?
hamilton
jus be like hey ma pa ring a ding ding


they'll be like what?


be like see i dont talk that much


so how bout i get cell phone of


course just for emergencies sometimes


i just wanna talk to you guys
well prove your responsilble maybe offer to pay for it and show them how handy it would be

How do i convince my parents not to give away my puppy?

He is very bad but i KNOW he will get better and my parents want to get rid of him. He loves us and i know he will be really upset if we do. My mom is angry at him because he is chewing everything and he isnt potty trained yet. What can i do or say to save him? BTW he is 6 monthes old and we've ad him for 3 monthes.How do i convince my parents not to give away my puppy?
I have no idea how old you are, but personally, it makes me sick when parents do this. That is the reason why this dog should not have been given to you in the first place....they took on that responsibility when they allowed you to have the dog. They should be stepping up as well and helping you as opposed to just saying get rid of the dog.How do i convince my parents not to give away my puppy?
Keep your puppy with you at all times when you are home. Try keeping him on a leash attached to your belt when you are home. Interrupt him when he goes to chew something with a firm ';No!'; and if he doesn't listen a quick, light grab to the side of his neck. (Just hard enough to get his attention away from what he's chewing). Take him out at least once an hour to pee, or immediately if he looks like he's looking for a place to pee. Make sure your puppy is getting LOTS of exercise. He may be chewing as part of normal puppy behavior or boredom or both. A bored dog can develop all kinds of bad behaviors.





Read up on training dogs and get him into a good obedience class if you can afford it, and show your parents you are willing to make a serious effort to ensure you have a well behaved dog. The more time you invest in training your dog, the happier you'll both be.
try to do some training get up early on a weekend and give him a bowl of water when he is done take him outside and sit with until he potties outside then give him a treat he will soon realise that if he potties outside he gets a treat everytime he pees outside and if he pees inside say NO NO or bad boy and dont give him a treat then sit him outside. as far as chewing take him to a near by PetSmart. let him pick his own chew toy if he starts chewing any thing that he's not supposed to grab the toy and wave in front of him he will soon loose intrest in what he's chewing on and want to play with the toy try to get a chewy to to satisfy his chewing needs. as for keeping him ask for one more chance to get his behavior right. thats all iv got because my mom got me a puppy for my B-Day and he was already kind of big and he jumped the fence a lot so they got rid of him to. also try watching some It's me or the dog episodes it come on animal plannet. it comes on tomarrow 10 o'clock pm about toilet training but the show also comes on earlier at like 8 but they wouldent help as much. and i think she is the best dog trainer ever.
I have a dog which we've had for about 6 months now and he was 6 months old when we got him. He chewed anything he could and we've just had to be careful not to leave things lying around for him to chew. Also, if you buy him things to chew he's less likely to chew other things in the house!





As for potty training...we potty trained our dog but you may be able to get trainers for that.





Good luck!





:)
Train him train him TRAIN HIM. Teach him not to chew. When he does say a calm firm 'no' and put a finger on his nose. This is somewhat how his mother did it. Teach him to only go outside and clean up when he has an accident without complaining. Ask your parents for some time with him. Maybe for 6 weeks to train him. And train him to sit, stay, and all that useful stuff to convince your parents further! And if you can even start to pay for food. Walk him , feed him. Basically take responsibility of him and they might give you at least a chance.
well you could always train him to chew on only his toys and also get him a cat flap and use his chew toy to get him to go through.
Their home, their money, their decision.
dog trainer 30 plus years -


I want you to show mom this...if everyone in the family helps things can turn around for your pup in a two week period. I am giving you what I do as well as give to all of my clients. I hope this helps. And let us know how it goes. I will first start with potty training and then get to the other things your pup needs to learn and how to get him going in the right direction of being a good family dog. I would also like to state that many pups get ';out of control'; when not exercised enough. I have put in some notes on how to leash train etc... Each day you should walk your dog about 20min-30min in the morning %26amp; then again in the afternoon or evening. The walk needs to be at a pretty good clip so that you are diminishing the extra energy which helps a dog to bring under control some of the mis-behavior. This does not take a dog trainer...just a dedicated, loving owner.





I put a harness on them, leash them with a retractable leash and stick the handle in my pocket. Scolding loudly or even too sternly can bring on confusion more than understanding. Wherever I go they go...even when I have to go to the bathroom...or if someone else in the family is home they tuck the handle of the leash into their pocket. This brings trust...you become a leader they can trust. It also helps you to be able to “read” her signals. Sometimes it is just a squat, sometimes they turn, other times they simply look up quickly then squat. Amid the squat, take him/her out and talk sweetly saying, “go po-T outside” repeat it until you are outside. Keep him/her on the leash so he/she does not lose his/her train of thought. Keep repeating the command as if you are saying “don’t the flowers smell sweet today”...so it becomes a pleasant thing for him/her to hear thus he/she will be more likely to listen and learn. If he/she poos inside accidentally keep him/her near you and pick it up with a paper towel. Squat down slowly and show it to him/her and say “go po-T outside”. Then take him/her out with you to put it in “his/her spot”. Do not give him/her the entire yard to go in until he/she has potty training down pat. Let his/her collection stay for a few days so he/she gets that he/she has a designated area. A lot of times they will continue to go in that area for a lifetime and it makes cleaning up a lot easier...no hunting. After he/she goes outside kneel down and pet him/her saying all the “good po-T outside” ‘s that you can stand. Over exaggerate your happiness. You can then hug him/her, rub his/her belly, clap softly when he/she finishes. Remember to keep a cool head...don’t show anger or frustration because they will not respond positively to that. You can do this...remember it takes time and consistency as well as love.





Now to bite:


Teaching Your Pup not to Bite:


Take him by the jowl on the top pinch to the bottom and shut the mouth. Say ';no, no, no, no bite'; repeat it 2x. End with a tap on the nose...nothing is to be done in a loud voice...just keep it easy yet stern. If you just keep it a teaching moment they will learn. I am guessing the little one is teething so just like children they need something to chew on. After the no bite process...hand your pup the toy of preference to chew on. Just state matter of factly ';here's your toy'; then play a bit to avert attention to the toy. He will catch on if you stay consistent and cool headed. If you teach him to sit you can just avert attention to a command then hand him the toy after the no bit command is used.





Teaching a dog to sit:


I do not use food to entice good behavior. I have them on a leash without any lead what so ever. I use a harness not a collar. (my preference-neck jerking is not good for a dog)


I tug the leash say the word sit in a stern and serious manner. I take one hand under the chin to keep his attention directed at me while the other hand pushes the rump in a sit position. I continue doing this over and over and while in the sit position say “good sit...nice job” this is repeated several times. Lift your hand off the rump...he will probably stand up immediately at first then do it all over again. Spend about 10 min. doing this, take about a 30 min. brake and do it again...do this as often as you like. If you have a 1/2 day, full day, just the one time. Do it when you get home from work/school, do it before and after dinner, before bed....you get the picture. After the sit command is learned then you can go on to leash training...or mix it up a little..your choice. Do what works for you and your dog.








Leash training your dog:


When taking a dog out for a walk first off you need to be the pack leader. SInce your dog does not fully understand this yet here is how you teach them. I always use a harness no matter how large or small the dog may be. I think pulling on a dogs throat to teach them something they will learn just as easy without that discomfort is just unnecessary. Never give

How do I keep my parents cool at my sweet sixteen?

I want my party to be fun, and I don't mind my parents chaperoning. There's not going to be any alcohol or anything. I know that my mom will freak out when she sees the way we dance, like grinding. And, I tend to have lots of fun at my friends' parties. I usually find myself a guy for the night, and might make out with him in the corner. How can I get my parents to relax, and not watch us the whole entire time?How do I keep my parents cool at my sweet sixteen?
My parents would do something in another room (movies, reading, etc.), but walk through periodically to be sure nothing hinky was happening. Since there was the surprise aspect to it...we knew to behave. But none of my friends and I were really wild, either. Maybe make that suggestion...have them walk through for surprise visits every few minutes...How do I keep my parents cool at my sweet sixteen?
Well, I wouldn't care if my kids acted that way. It's a party, come on.


But if your parents care, then tell them to walk into another room


and step in every once in a while, to make sure there's no alcohol or whatever they're rules are.


Or you could get them to party with themselves at another place in the room.
Keep letting them know what you're doing. Go over to them often and tell them you're going to dance or you're gonna go do something with your girlfriends. They'll feel like you're being responsible, and all they want to know is what you're doing, then they'll be happy to let you have fun.
well i see why they would need to. just tell them to do something in the next room and check on you guys once in a while. also, make sure you only invite people you trust (and know) because you know what can happen. have fun and happy birthday :)
Good luck with this one. It's your parents job to watch you. I'd warn them about how you and your friends dance and whatnot. Otherwise, if your parents are caught off guard, I think they'd 'freak out' even more. Hopefully they'll have other things to do while at home or maybe they can invite some of their friends over to play cards or whatnot. Then their attention will be on something else rather than you and your friends all night.











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You can't...otherwise they wouldn't be YOUR parents. I would WARN them however, about some of the THINGS that you think might occur there that MIGHT freak them out - in advance, so maybe they WON'T be quite as FREAKED!

How can you convince your parents to let you dye your hair orange?

I just came from the No Doubt concert and i absolutley loved haley williams hair. it was like a redish orangeish color and i liked it. i want to do my hair like that but my parents won't let me. So how do i convince them to let me dye my hair?How can you convince your parents to let you dye your hair orange?
Just do it. It'll wash out in a month or two. But be ready for the consequences when your parents find out. You only have a short while to be young and experiment on style. Go ahead and go for it, your parents will get over it.


Or if you want to get their permission tell them it'll wash out. It's not permanent. You just want to experiment on your style and express yourself. Be a really really good child, do your chores, help out, be an angel.How can you convince your parents to let you dye your hair orange?
Orange? Seriously? I highly doubt that your parental units are going to cave. And, you need to remember that a gal in a band is very carefully styled, the colour is specially matched to her, lighting is used to enhance. You won't have all that in your real life, I assume? Not only is orange not a good colour for hair, it is hard for most people to wear and can be a real pain to change, when you tire of it. I mean, how long will you really be happy with orange hair?





If you will just die if you don't get to have an orange head, why not buy a cute wig? You can wear it when you want to rock orange then take it off and not ruin your natural hair. Or get some orange clip in extensions. They could be cute. Give you the orange without committing all your hair to it.
sorry love, but when your parents say no, it means no!!!


just wait to dye your hair. i had to wait forEVER for my mom to let me dye my hair red.


DO NOT go against them on this. trust me, it's not worth it to fight with your parents over hair color. after a while, you won't care about it anymore... but if you still really want to dye it after a while, then be patient until they let you.


trust me on this, i've wanted to get peircings and weird haircuts and the like when my mom would say no, and after a while i realized i didn't care about getting whatever it was anymore.


anyway i'm rambling.


you probably don't like it and don't want to listen but your just gonna have to wait.
welll first u start by asking them. when that doesnt work which we all know it wont u start crying to make them feel bad. then u tell them that ur boyfriend in antarctica wants u to move in with him and marry him and then u walk away then come back later and ask for a cookie if they say no scream i hate u im gonna jump off a bridge and if they still dont let you then u go dye ur hair anyway, move to antarctica and eat a thousand cookies
wanna be hayley williams much?





it would be completly stupid to die your hair as hayley williams, it looks good on her, but her hair is not healthy, besides, you won't be original at all half of he teenagers of the world have the 'hayley stile'
Start dropping hints about getting a tattoo or body piercing, then when the time is right, backslide to the orange hair... they'll probably drive you to the salon when you drop the first two thoughts.
You don't.


Natural hair colors are always best.


And, to me, by dying your hair orange. . . You're just crying out for attention. Your parents are right for not letting you dye your hair orange.
tell them you want to dye it a golden shade and then when it turns out orage just act like you didnt mean for that to happen
convince them you can always dye it back.....or don't ask them.
idk what you look like...but i really dont think you should dye your hair like hers cause people would think of u as a poser or something...
Just do it and say, Gosh, Mom, I don't know what happened!
Don't ask them Just do it.
Don't do it, you aren't a rock star.
well tell them that u will obey them and will study to bring ur grade up just do whatever to make them happy
promise to get good grades at school

How important it is for Parents to Educate their children than managing them?

I am talking about Children above the Voting age.How important it is for Parents to Educate their children than managing them?
both managing and educating are important..





so managing will be the first step.. when you manage and care your child well.. they might be good in school...


and because they train you how to take themselves, they also know how to handle themselves in school...





to educate them is really important for their future.. i swear





i'm telling you even i didn't finish my school..How important it is for Parents to Educate their children than managing them?
If they're above the voting age, then their work is done.
I'm not sure what you mean about ';managing'; them. If your children are adults, they are past your ability to manage. Their education is also not your responsibility anymore. Hopefully, you have already taught them all the skills they need to become the person they should be at this point.
ODD QUESTION
If your progeny is still living at home past voting age, perhaps you should be encouraging your child to do things which will build confidence. Even if they portray a confident image at home, they may lack social confidence elsewhere.
I'm afraid that once they are over the voting age then there is nothing else that can be done

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How do I tell my parents I have hemeroids?

I've had this hemeroid for a while (about 3 months) and it's gotten to the point where it's caused a lot of physical discomfort. I live with my parents and they pay all of my medical expenses so I need to ask them to take me to the doctor to get this treated. How should I ask this question? Do I HAVE to tell them why I need to go to the doctor?How do I tell my parents I have hemeroids?
you walk up to them and say Mom Dad i have a Hemmroid and it is buggin me i need to see the doctor.





it sint becase your gay or anything lots of people get them no worries


easy as that





curtdudeHow do I tell my parents I have hemeroids?
Well, Bubba - for one thing you've probably been constipated from eating nothing but junk food, fast food garbage %26amp; sugary sweet soda's for years. You must eat plenty of boiled or steamed vegetables %26amp; drink plenty of water, fruit juices %26amp; fat free milk to help keep the traffic flowing - to give you fiber in your system. Eat lots of raw fruits %26amp; veggies. Apply Vaeseline or Vitamin E oil the the affected area to help ease any discomfort. When you have a BM, DO NOT force it out. Let it exit natrually on it's own. If you strain or force, then hemorrhoids will pop out on you %26amp; start bleeding. If the symptoms have become intolerable - by all means, tell you parents you need to see a doctor. But - if you don't change your eating habits - it will happen again in the future.
Its best if you do tell them if they ask but if they don't ask then no need to tell them. Just ask them for the money for medical things, if they don't ask say thanks then leave, if they ask just tell them. Good luck, and i hope you feel better.
i had this problem as well still do go to a doc and they will run a test on you in the hospitial and if it is hemeroids they will give u some meds to control it!!!!
Sure, why not, it's not a BAD DISEASE. Some guys get them from heavy 'Weight Lifting';.
yeah, just go to a doc





its not a big deal





just be like ';hey mum, i need to go to a doc bc i have hemorroids'; that's what i did LOL who cares anyway, it shouldn't be emberassing, they're your parents

Can I sponser my parent while their asylum case is pending in the ninth circuit court of appeals?

I am a US Citizen. My parents have applied for appeal in the ninth circuit for their asylum case. Can I sponsor them now or is it too late? What are the steps I need to take?Can I sponser my parent while their asylum case is pending in the ninth circuit court of appeals?
It's never too late, of course you can file immigrant petitions for your parents, if you're a US citizen and over 21. Even if they were deported and back in their home country, you still have the right to file petitions for your parents, although that would certainly complicate things. I wouldn't wait too long if I were you though. If your parents are appealing their case in Federal court, they must have an attorney representing them. Talk to the attorney and get on with it.Can I sponser my parent while their asylum case is pending in the ninth circuit court of appeals?
Too late. You neglect to state their citizenship, but obviously they have already been turned down for asylum. It is highly unlikely that they can ever get it. If you try to sponsor them now, that's the end of the asylum case; if they lose the asylum case, which is a near-certainty, they have to leave and it is too late to sponsor them. Classic case of shooting yourself in the foot. Immigration authorities will detect the distinct aroma of immigration fraud if you try to keep them here.

How much should a parent spend on college?

For example, my parents saved up a total of $1000 dollars for my college.





They have 3 other kids though. Is that a small contribution or a good one?





What do you think?How much should a parent spend on college?
If that is what they can give you, that it wonderful. However, $1000 will not cover an entire college education. In most cases, it will not cover one semester. My mother spent $15,000 on my college education, and I spent about $7,000.How much should a parent spend on college?
Parents ';should'; contribute as much or as little as they feel comfortable with. Some parents have limited income, some parents feel that their kids should pay for their own educations, etc. As others have said, it's nice that your parents can contribute something to your education, but $1000 won't even cover your books for four years.





You will need to do some research on scholarships and loans and work with your counselor to find a college that you can afford that has the program you want to pursue. You may need to work full-time and go to school part-time, and/or start at community college and transfer to a four-year school, or attend a technical program of some type.





It may take you longer than a ';typical'; student, but if you work hard, you'll be so proud of yourself for accomplishing your goals. Good luck!!
I don't think that parents should contribute, unless they are doing very well financially.





I have relied on scholarships, financial aid, and student loans for my education. My younger sister was fortunate enough to qualify for a full-ride to her school. My parents haven't contributed, and now that I'm older (and a mother), I understand the reasoning why.





It doesn't make sense for parents to go into debt, when they are much closer to retirement age then their children. Unless, of course, they have the money to spend, and they have a strong savings and retirement.
Many people do not receive any support from their parents so you should be glad that you are getting some help. College will cost a lot more than that so you might need to look at scholarships or loans. Depending on where you go just one class may cost from $500 to $5000.
I don't think it should be a parent's OBLIGATION to pay for college, but it is a nice thing to do if you have the means.
my parents spent 30,000 on me but I have to pay the rest.

How to convince my parents to get a rat?

I want a pet rat (or a pair), but my parents think that rats are going to spread disease and that they bite and stuff. How do I convince them that those are just myths? And what else do you suggest? What can you tell me about the care of rats?


Thanks in advance.How to convince my parents to get a rat?
Actually...rats are very intelligent and are also very social to people. Tamed rats do not bite and can do learned behaviors. Rats are always looking for a treat so try looking for rat food at your local pet store..or ask a pet store employee for homemade food. I would recommend homemade food because...I have heard it is more organic for rats and other pets....but if you do not want to cook homemade rat food...then I would recommend a pet store.





And your little friend has to have a place to live so if this would help I have put some rat cages below on the ';What's your source?'; section.


If you are looking for a rat cage...then try to get something size medium..'cause every rodent needs space...(hamster, guinea pig, rat etc.). Get a cage that includes a wheel, water bowl/water bottle, spot to place food...you also don't wanna make your rat bored..so try to put some toys in his/her cage...like balls, ladders, chew toys, tubes...you can also make homemade toys..like on the link on ';What's your source?'; section.





I also remember you said ';How to convince my parents to get a rat?';.


Well...remember rats are a big responsibility so...before you want to get a rat..just keep in mind that these things aren't just toys that you play with and throw them away when you don't want them anymore...these things are real animals who need love and care...so are you sure you want these pets? OK, well you asked for it...if you wanna convince your parents to buy you a rat then....try doing some chores like setting up the table, cleaning your room, doing your homework, listening....and also try to put a few rat pictures around the house and maybe in a few weeks they'll relize how cute and harmles they are. Also tell your mom and dad some fun facts about rats. And from about 1-2 weeks from now they might say yes...but they might change their mind if you keep bugging them and bugging them all day long. I hope you get your rats...





~ Natalie =]





Down below in the ';What's your source?'; section are links to some rat tips.How to convince my parents to get a rat?
Simply have your parents go to the CDC (that's the Center for Disease Control) webpage:





http://www.cdc.gov/HEALTHYPETS/browse_by鈥?/a>





Here you can click on a type of pet and the page will tell you what diseases the government worries might be spread from that species to humans. You will see that pet rats (under ';pocket animals';) present only two risks. Both cats and dogs present over a dozen! Comparatively, you are much more likely to catch something from a cat or dog than a rat!





Note: This does not apply to wild rats and your rats may have diseases that you can't catch but that hurt them. That's why every pet (including rats) will require a ';new pet check-up'; with a veterinarian skilled in treating THAT pet.
well i have 3 ratty girls and they deff do bite. if yo really want a rat then yo need to be able to have a big cage with lots of chew toys. time to devote to them. when i got mine they hated people still do a little. when you get a rat make sure when you get it that they were raised right as babies meaning they were held and that when you go to the cage they go to the cage door or wall as well. they do not take a lot of care. they eat veggies and you should add vitamin drops to the water. should have constant chew toys as their teeth constantly grow. you need to call all the vets in your area and make sure they take care of rats just in case some thing ever happens. they live only about 3 years.





i suggest doing a search and finding as much reasurch as you can and then going to your parents with it all set up and ready to go. make it a big thing that you have planned how to take care of them and that you know how. domesticated rats dont really have a lot of disease to spread. but one point to put out there is that they are deffenatly easier to care for than a dog and they are just as easaly trainable as a dog. mine are litter box trained and leash trained.


ADD- rats do best in pairs of the same sex and females do not smell as bad as males do. you should really get 2 from the same store that are used to living together
Rats make great pets because they are easy to care for, don't take up much space, and are friendly. Also, if they are socialized properly from the time they are babies, they will not bite unless they are provoked.





The best way to convince your parents is to take an hour or so, and do solid 'rat research'. Research everything that pertains to rats; How large should their cage be? How long do they live? What kind of food is safe for rats?





After your research, type a essay using your own words, about why getting rats is a great idea. Write in the essay that you'll do ALL your chores on time, you'll clean up after the rats, feed them, clean the cage, and you'll keep your room and surroundings clean. Also offer to help with vet care expenses, food, and supplies





Print the article and give it to your parents to read. If they say 'no', do not cry or whine about it, because in a few months, they might change their minds and agree to getting rats. If they say 'we'll think about it', do not pester them, or beg, but give them some time. Maybe 2 weeks or so. If 'yes' is their answer, remember to keep your promises, so they don't regret the rats.








Oh, one last thing I'd mention....do not say mean things to or about your parents as they would definitely not want you to get one. And, if they say a firm 'NO' even after a few months, wait till your next birthday. Then, you can tell them that you want a rat for your birthday. They would probably give in then. During that time, do a lot of research on rats, and show them cute pictures....that might work too:))





Whatever you do, don't cry to them about it, or it'll show you are NOT responsible.





All the best!
OK, here we go,





First, tell them firmly that it is important to you and is one of your goals that you will work to achieve.





Next, make sure they know that you haven't forgotten about wanting a rat the next day.





Third, go online or to a library and research things on rats, take notes. (Library is best because your parents will know you are going there and will see you reading the books)





Now either rewrite the notes you took in an organized way, or type them up and print them out. Show your parents this and they should begin giving into your needs.





Talk to your parents nicely and use your notes as weapons against things that your parents may say like ';Rats caused plagues!'; You might say something like ';Rats didn't cause the plagues, mosquitoes transferred the diseases to them and humans.';





Keep doing this and you will get a rat sooner than you expected!





Remember:


Do not EVER whine or complain. Parents HATE that.


Be patient. Good things come to people who wait.





Good Luck!
Well, you could do research and get educated on rats and find out if those are really a myth.Getting educated is also a way to show that you are responsible and serious about getting a rat.Offer to pay some of the supplies and costs.Also, try taking the rat ( if you get one) to the vet and he can tell you more about it.But remember, rats have lots of needs, and some people think there easy to take care of, but really its not all that easy.Again getting research on rats can teach you how to care for them.I think you should use carefresh shedding, heres a link:


http://www.petco.com/product/14454/Caref鈥?/a>





its safe, healthy and has fun colors.It also is colorfast and non toxic,has long fibers for your rats sensitive skin, has extended odor control, enviromentally friendly becuase it BIODEGRADABLE! i love this shedding and reccomend it to lots of people. heres a link for a cage:





http://www.petco.com/product/106171/PETC鈥?/a>





heres a link for a toy:


http://www.petco.com/product/100637/8-in鈥?/a>





heres a link for food:





http://www.petco.com/product/106689/8-in鈥?/a>





remember, everything depends on your ANIMAL! these things might not be right for him so check with the vet and your parents and your opinion.Theres lots of choices so make sure you make the right one for your rat.





HOPE I HELPED!! best of luck on getting one!





P.s. they need constant chew toys or because there teeth are always growing.they do bite so be prepared.Also make sure theres a vet in your area to take care of rats in case of emergency. rats only live about 3 years. I BELIEVE RATS DO BETTER IN PAIRS. get some of the same gender from the same litter)
I used to have a pet rat named roxy.





How do I convince them that those are just myths? You can do some researching and have alot of papers in your hand then one day go up to them and tell them you want thyem to read it. Every day you should do this. You should save up money and make ur parents see that ur saving money for the rats bed,toys,etc...





And what else do you suggest? I suggest that if you want a rat as a pet its a lot of responsibielity. If your parents doent like the smell than every day clean the cage. You have to give them water,food,play with them,clean their cage,check up on them make sure there okay,and mostly always be there for them. You should go to the vet atleast once a year. You should make sure their nails ar cliped.








What can you tell me about the care of rats? You can feed rats-


fruit: apples, cherries, grapes, banana, strawberries, other berries, melons, plums.


vegetables: broccoli, potatoes, peas, carrot, cooked sweet potato, kale, parsley, bok choy, squash.


cooked liver, other very lean meats (cooked)


whole wheat pasta and bread


cooked beans (including soya)


yogurt (especially with live cultures)


brown rice


unsweetened breakfast cereals


mealworms


small dog biscuits


some leftovers from your meals are okay in moderation, but avoid fatty or sugary scraps and items off the list below.


special treats (given only occasionally): whole nuts in the shell (almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts), sunflower seeds (high in fat), carob chips


What Not to Feed


Avoid feeding any of these items to pet rats:


chocolate


raw beans


raw sweet potato


cabbage, brussel sprouts


green potatoes


sweet sugary treats, any other ';junk food';


caffeinated beverages


carbonated drinks


Sorry for making it a long list. But I hope this helped. I thin some day your parents will get a pet rat for you and you will do great with it :-)
Make your parents read reports you research on rats. I did this I through in tidbits of information I learned. Rats are rather simple to care for and this is mostly what you need too know. SORRY IT'S SO LONG!





Owning rats





In my opinion rats are one of the best animals. I have 3 males as of right now and though they stink it is worth it for the most part. If you are thinking of getting rats than this could be helpful.


Lets start with supplies though cheap, rats are rather expensive. You need approximately $70 in just supplies. That doesn鈥檛 include cage! Rats need big cages, like ferret nations and such. Which can be pricey, some people make cages, and claim they鈥檙e the best. I have bought all my cages, but often have to replace them. I have been wanting to make one, but am rather building inclined. I have never even tried, I am creative but not with wood or metal or three dimensional objects. The only reason I am writing this is because when I got rats I knew nothing, since then I research almost constantly.


WITH RATS LITTLE THINGS CAN BE BIG MATTERS, BEDDING ESPECIALLY!





GOOD BEDDINGS


CAREFRESH- rather expensive, soft, absorbent, barely dusty.


ASPEN- messy, cheap, somewhat absorbent.


YESTERDAYS NEWS- can be pricey, very absorbent, contains odor well, hard pellets.





NEVER EVER USE THE FOLLOWING








PINE


CLAY CAT LITTER


CEDAR


SAWDUST





With some stinky rats you may find it necessary to get Marshal Bi-odor, you spray it in their water, and it helps stop odor, it really works. You can also get this spray at Wal-Mart called Fresh Results, you can clean the cage with it, spray it on the beddings, and it really works. Contrary to what some people say, rats are not really that clean. Sure the rats themselves groom a lot, but they will trash the cage. I used to have to clean the cage every day. That is a lot of bedding! Then I started using BI-odor and the spray. Now I clean it 1-2 times a week, I use yesterdays news.


Well, rats being intelligent need toys, to keep their mind stimulated. Parrot toys work well, climbing ropes are fun, boxes are great. WHEELS- often a waste of money, it is rare a rat will run for more than 5 minutes. Rats are smart and often won鈥檛 even waste their time. Mine found it more entertaining to go to the bathroom on it, than to run on it. Now cages can be difficult, rats need 2 square feet each, more is much, much, much better. I like cages that have large doors and easy maneuvering shelves, rats need to climb to be happy, and hammocks are a great investment.


Though I have 3 rats I recommend only two. Rats require a lot of time out of their cage, which can be hard with a lot of rats. Free ranging especially, to keep head count with more than two can be hard. Yes rats need to be able to leave their cage. You will need a room or large area to let your rats be free in. With careful supervision, rats are naturally curious and always want to get into everything. Rat proofing a room is simple


Make sure no cords are around


No holes


No low furniture


Few hiding places


Safe


No dangerous plants


Doors are sealed


SUPERVISION IS A NESSESITY





Food is an important aspect of life for a rat. It is best to get a specially formulated rat diet block. If you go to a store to get rat food and come back with seeds, you got the wrong thing. Seeds are high in fat and low in nutrients, not only should seed be treats only, you must also give fresh fruits and vegetables. Rats should have food available to them all day. Good foods are easily found online. I only know a few off the top of my head, those are carrots, peas, apple slices, corn, raw pasta, cooked meat, cooked pasta, whole grain rice, avocado with no skin, ripe bananas, water melon rinds, water melon, cantaloupe fruit only, strawberries, blueberries, and cherries with no pit. Bad food include raw meat, banana peels, raw potato, potato skins, raw sweet potato, dried corn, lettuce has no nutritional value to rats though it won鈥檛 hurt. Rats can be given the occasional dark chocolate chip. It is believed to ease breathing.


Like all pets rats need to have veterinary care also, in getting a rat you are promising to be responsible for a life. Though I completely understand if you have a rat that never gets to see a vet. My mom thinks rats are disposable pets I tried to explain that their not, but she said no vet for the rat. If it is suffering than I will pay to have it put to sleep. So I will not complain if you don鈥檛, I think of it as if you hadn鈥檛 got the rat it would be snake food. So there fore you saved the rats life once already.


No rat hater knows the bond rat owners share with their rats, if only they could see that the relationship is like family. If anyone says rats are gross to you or, they say haven鈥檛 you ever heard of the black plague. If so say have you ever heard of what really caused the plague, or do you have a dog or cat? If they say yes than say, than you should know fleas caused the plague. Not to

What qualities do your parents prefer in your lover?

I know that in the end my parents will accept who I choose but I know they have a preference like everyone else. So are there specific qualities or backgrounds your parents would find to be a plus in a person you choose?What qualities do your parents prefer in your lover?
Respectful


Understanding


Treats me well


Doesn't have the attitude as ';the man of the house';


Educated : huge thing right there


Acts Professional


Successful





That's the kind of guy my mom, (i don't talk to my dad about these issues) wants me to be with. She's scared of me getting divorced one day :( I hope that will never happen. I'll make sure the guy I plan on marrying is someone that I could last long with. She's always mentioning me marrying someone in my country (since divorce there is very rare) and not here in U.S. I keep telling her it's my choice to decide. I'm the one who will make a decision at the end of who I want.What qualities do your parents prefer in your lover?
My dad doesnt really care if my gf is of color or not as long as she's honest, has a good education, integrity, is well-mannered, isnt a drunk or a pot-head, is willing to accept my family and loves me. If i get married, i better have dated her (not moved-in) for at least a year though.





EDIT: Why chinese though? I have a vietnamese friend and her parents want her to marry a vietnamese guy but its mainly bc her parents dont speak english and want to be able to communicate.
respectful, honest, hardworking, faithful. but knowing my parents, they never really care too much they just want her to be herself. thats what they told me too.





EDIT: yeah i remember they said i can only marry an iraqi girl and not any other nationality even. but then later on they didnt care at all and they said as long as u love each other then we will be happy. they said if i dont meet a girl here then they will take me to iraq and find someone for me and get to know each other. but i dont think thats happening anymore. im pretty lucky cuz most of our parents prefer us strongly to marry our own.
they want an asian or hispanic (i'm half each), smart, has a career ahead of him, kind, generous, good with kids, faithful, wants to have kids(lots of them), and well an all around nice guy that will love me for me...
I have no idea. I hate to say it but their opinion matters very little.





The only thing I have every heard them mention is that she has an education.
smart, faithful, not flaky, emotionally stable, has the same religion as i do.
he must be responsible, kind, well-mannered, funny, lively, ambitious, caring, and love me
He has to be able to support the family, faithful and respectful. Kinda like your parents' expectations (my dad would prefer me to stick with my own race)..., except maybe the good-looking part.
confident, educated,courteous, humorous and thats pretty much it :)

What is your life teaching your children if you are a single parent?

Also, what is your LOVE life teaching your children if you are a single parent?What is your life teaching your children if you are a single parent?
You could ask the same of married parentsWhat is your life teaching your children if you are a single parent?
I don't think that being a single parent means something by its own, i mean, it doesn't depend on your life status, but on how you live it.


You can be a great single parent, who can teach your kid to work hard and to really have a family even without a mate.


I guess you have to, as soon as your children understand, talk with the true, and explain as better as you can what are the reasons for you to be in that situation.


I am a single mother, and i know that my son - who is 13 yo now, have always have the sense of a family in our home, he knows about sitting both as a family to have dinner, or lunch if we can, and he knows about spending the weekend doing things together.


He knows that i failed in my relation with his father, but he knows that it doesn't make me or him, or our family worst or better than any other family we hang out with.


He knows that i'm just a woman who is still looking for her own happiness, as well as taking care of him as a children and takind care of us as a familly.


I've been pretty careful to not become a single mother who still lives as a single life, meaning, i don't live as i had no responsabilities. I still have fun, and have had dates, and i have friends, and sometimes i invite friends to a movie, or having a beer at my house.


But he hasn't known a boyfriend of mine, at least it's really becoming important.


And he knows i would love him to find love and to get married, and to have a family, as good and even better that the one we have.
That you can be strong and with love you can get through anything together. That a single mother can still be successful, happy, independent and raise her children to be well rounded, secure, happy, grounded children. Why would her children be 'different' just because their mother and father are living apart. I admire any single parent out there. They do a brilliant job.


Kind of a strange question but i answered it how i interpreted it :)
I didnt have a choice to be a single parent. My husband decided to leave and not take care of his children, so that left me to do it. Not all single parents choose to be. I never say anything bad about their father to them and would never keep them away from their father, that is completly his choice. So I hope they get from me the love and sense of accomplishment from doing on your own.





My love life....there isnt one, so I am not sure what they teaches them. I date some, but they are never around my kids...once I find the ';right'; one, they could meet. But I dont want them to get attached to anyone and that person walk out of their lives...its not fair to them.
Independence, Positive achievements can be obtained by themselves. Dependency on others who are harmful as some spouses are need not be tolerated. Stereotyping of parenting is hogwash
Well, when it comes to my kids, they are learning from me how to be independant, strong, and dependable, and many more things. Being a single parent does not mean your child has to miss out on anything. I believe it is the parent that has chosen to not be around that is the one to be in the losing position. I would rather someone raise their children in a loving home with only one parent, than in a home with two parents where there is constant conflict. When it comes to love, my kids know that I believe there is the right person out there for everyone, but sometimes it may take a while to find that special person. People are not always how they present themselves at first. It takes time to really get to know a person. When someone feels very comfortable around you, that is when their true colors show. If they stick around when troubling times arrive, then you know they are deserving of your love.
My life is teaching my children (all girls) that a strong, capable woman can live independently, support herself and her family, and own her own home.





I have no love life. I chose celibacy when I decided to adopt my daughters, and will continue this lifestyle until they are off to college. Then, I'll be the Angelina Jolie of the Senior Center!
I am happily married but I know many single parents who are great role models for their children because they were strong enough to get out of a bad situation and make life better for their children, instead of being stuck in a unhappy and unhealthy relationship!
Right on to all above answers! I hope that my life as a single parent is teaching my kids that you can work hard and succeed through many struggles and hard times. I hope that I am teaching them that a family can be strong and loving with only one parent. I think that I am teaching them to have priorities (my family, job and education) rather than jumping into relationships just to ';have a man around';.
im not a single parent but my dad raised me on his own and it taught me that life doesnt always turn out they way you imagine it but you can get something even better than you planned.


my mum left us when i was 18months old and i was raised by my dad and my grandmother until i was 7when my mum came back. before she came back my life was good and i was a happy child but when she returned i was ignored and neglected, my dad was a great parent but when my mum came back he just did everything she said for an easy life, i wasnt fed properly, i was constantly doing housework and from the age of 13 i had to practically raise my younger brother and sister. i know a lot of kids have it 100 times worse than i did but it just shows that some children are better off being raised by a single parent.

cream treatment

How to convince your parents to let you get texting?

My friend wants to know(this is the owner of this account)


She doesn't have her own so she wants to know.


Thanks.How to convince your parents to let you get texting?
tell them that if you get unlimited text you will use your minutes a lot less which reduces the chances of you going over minutes yet keeping your bill low :) worked for meHow to convince your parents to let you get texting?
well, when i used to have a prepaid number, i always ran out of money from texting. eventually, when we switched, they wouldn't get me the plan. but i kept telling them that i would pay for the extra texts i used. i showed them all the plan options, and since we are on a family plan, AT%26amp;T offers an unlimited messaging plan for $30 a month for the entire family. My dad saw that plan, and was convinced that that would be the best deal. I wouldn't suggest bugging them too much though, because i had to wait 5 months because of that. Try to bring it up in casual conversation. Hopefully this helps!
that stinks





my parents KNEW when i got my phone i needed unlimited texting





if she/he has t-mobile its $20 for up to 5 ppl to have unlimited


just let her/him research and make a powerpoint on why its important
even tho i couldnt text, lots of people texted me, and it cost alot so they gave me like 100 txts per month, and i just used the rest.

How to convince my parents to let me have Facebook?

Almost everyone in my school has Facebook and even though it's not a very commonly talked about subject, I really want to get one. My parents on the other hand (both of whom have Facebook) refuse to let me have one. How can I convince them to let me have one without getting them upset or pushing too hard?How to convince my parents to let me have Facebook?
basicly say all your reasons you have, and also that it is optional what info you show on facebook, so your facebook can be as much info on it as you want, you dont even have to put in your full nameHow to convince my parents to let me have Facebook?
i made a list of everyone i knew who had it, then made a page of rules.. i am 13 and my mom said okay!! :D i was so happy!


good luck to you!


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Be honest and tell your parents why you want to get a Facebook account. I would advise you not to say because everyone is doing it, but rather give your personal reasons for wanting an account. Don't be sneaky and try to make one for yourself with out them knowing because if they do find out you will more than likely make them both upset. Trust is a huge bond between parents and their children, the more they trust you, the more likely you are to obtain the things you would like to have. Have a conversation with your parents about the subject. Sit down and give them your reasons and even possibly consider making some kind of contract saying you can spend a limited time on each day, they have access to your account and possibly password, and state you will follow certain rules (only making friends with people you already know and having your parents approve them first).
If they have a Facebook, I don't understand why they don't want you to have one, since they could so easily monitor everything you do on there. . . . Unless they don't want you to see what they do on Facebook?
well tell them like it is. tell them that you want to fit it with most of the school kids. tell them that it is not fair that they have face book and you cant have it. tell them to think about how you feel. becase


they reject you
LOL, well then tell them that its unfair how they have facebook and you dont have one .
just sneak n make one i dont really care for it dow itz boring but if u want one go 2 a library and make one
just make it not like they gon find out! add me =]

How to get your parents permission for a ferret?

I dont want to get one behind their back, but they keep saying that they dont want another pet. Also they think they smell TERRIBLE, but I thought you could decrease that a little so its not that noticable. Also someone from my moms work has two ferrets, and is feeding her all the Bad parts and NONE of the good parts. Maybe you could give me a couple tips, or advice to convince them. Thanks A LOT!How to get your parents permission for a ferret?
Well for starters, how about trying the following:


#1 Cleaning your room and making sure that it STAYS clean and tidy.


#2 Making sure that your homework is done and handed in on time.


#3 Sweep the floors in the living room and kitchen without your parents asking you to.


#4 Wash and/or dry the dishes.


#5 Do not fight and argue with your sisters %26amp; brothers.


#6 Eat what you are given and don't whine or make ';yuck'; faces when given it.


#7 Don't talk rudly to adults


#8 Always share with other kids.


#9 Go to bed when you are told to.


#10 Research the pet and breed you want to be 100% certain that it is the right one for you.


# 11 Ask them about getting this new pet in a nice way and don't beg and whine about it.





If 100% sure that if you give those a try, they will see that you are serious about wanting to add a this pet to your life and family. :)How to get your parents permission for a ferret?
It depends how many pets you have. My parents thought 5 pets was enough, but I still convinced them for a ferret.


My mom tells me my ferret smells, but I actually think she smells good! (Besides her poop.) They have a smell you can't really explain. I clean my ferret's litter box 2 times a day and you can still smell her. there's really nothing you can to about it.


A good food CAN decrease the smell. If you give your ferret Evo Feline or Ferret food, Zupreem, and even Totally Ferret they won't smell as bad. Marshall's food makes ferrets smell horrible.


Ferrets are fun creatures- hope you can get a ferret!








EDIT: You only have ONE pet? I personally think one or two more won't hurt anyone!
They do NOT stink much at all! You can only smell them when you are up on their face. I have a ferret and I don't even notice notice her smell because I love her so much! tee hee!


Tell your parents they are great pets! I am getting another ferret soon and my parents are letting me because they love the ferret too. Trust me, when I got my ferret, my dad hated her! But then he started playing with her and then he started to love her! He plays with her more than I do now! Let your parents read what I wrote. I'm 13 and I think she's the best pet ever! Even my mom said so! So let your parents read this and maybe they will let u get one!!


Good Luck! =)))
It took me 6 years. Since I was 11 I wanted ferrets. I did a LOT of research, showed my parents the research, the average vet cost (it is high), I showed my mom videos of them on youtube, and I took my mom to Pet Co to show her how incredibly cute they are. Once she laid eyes on them she fell in love.
just do what i did:





buy it without their permission


bring it home


they yell at you for 5 minutes


then they realize how cute it is


then they look at it and they're like ';you better clean up after it';


then they kinda poke it


then they pet it


then they fall in love and they're so over it.
Well. What I did was ask her over and over and over and over and over and over. And I also told her good things about the animal I wanted. I also told my mom and dad I'd pay for everything. Of course if all else fails, I'd work at an animal shelter where they have ferrets.
For one, you probably couldn't get one behind their back. It's a good idea to have all of the supplies before hand. They'd know what you were planning if you had a cage and ferret food and everything in your room. Also, at the pet store, they can't let anyone under 18 take a live animal out of the store, legally.


Here are a few ways that you can cut down the smell. -


1. Females tend to smell less than males.


2. A good quality diet with no fish oils.


3. Infrequent bathing. Once or twice a year is fine, but no more than once a month.


4. You can buy something called Bi-Odor at the pet store. You can put it in their water or in their food. It makes their poop and pee smell less.


5. Keep their ears clean. You can buy special ear cleaner for ferrets at the pet store, and you should clean their ears about once or twice a month.


6. Keep the litter box clean! I have to clean my ferrets' litter box at least twice a day. If I don't, it can smell pretty rancid.





Also, since some are super heavy sleepers (like mine), you can actually just sit there and cuddle with them. I have a deaf one, and when I'm cuddling with him, I don't have to worry about anyone waking him up with loud noises.





They're SO much fun to have. I love having a pair, since they seem to be so much happier. I know someone with a single ferret, and his only buddy is the dog. I've never seen him do the war dance or anything. My boys to it at least three times a day. Also, I LOVE taking them out on walks either early in the morning or later in the evening when it's nice outside. We took them down to the pool and they got a lot of attention from the people that were there. It was fun to watch them swim. :)


But they are amazing animals to have. They're funny, cute, sweet, and just flat out fun. :)
Well... that's tricky if your parents have their minds set. What I would do is quit telling them you want a ferret, and start saving up on one (Like wash cars on Saturdays, $10 a car. Earn enough oney to buy the ferret, cage, food bowl, water bowl, bedding, litter box, litter, EVERYTHING. Look up the total costs online, and earn that much and more for a little extra for emergencies ;-). Then, when you have the money, and your parents have completely forgotten that you want one, go to a pet store or to a website (like www.petfinder.com, www.craigslist.org), and buy a ferret. (You need a backpack for this idea) If you go to a pet store, make sure that there's other stores around it, and ask to go to one of those stores. Tell your mom you need to go to the bathroom, and run into the petstore. Buy a ferret ONLY, and ask for a container to put him/her into, and put that into the back pack. Run into the store, and purchase something, putting it into the back pack with the ferret. Once you get home, go into your room, play some music, and make the ferret look like he just came from outside. (You need to bring the ferret, and make sure your parents don't see it) Once your done, walk out of your room and say you heard something at the door open it, and let them see the ferret. Say you found it waiting out side of the door. While they look for a home for it, become really attached to it, and take great care of it. If you buy it from someone though, just ask them to deliver the ferret to your house when your parents are at work, and call them while they're at work, and tell them you just found a ferret at your door step. Nae the ferret, and become really attached. You can use either of these ideas, and once you parents see that you have becomed too attached to the ferret to even let it out of your sight, and you are taking excellent care of it, they'll let you keep it, and they might even buy you the equipment (cage, food, bedding, litter box, etc.). But if they don't that's fine, cuz you have all out that car wash money! If they don't let you keep it, I'm sorry, just go back to the pet store and get your money back (Of course, using the bathroom excuse at another store). I hope that this has helped!

How to convince my parents to get me unlimited texting?

They think texting is dumb, can anybody help me please?





*****I would pay for it, and they know that, but they simply won't allow me to get it.How to convince my parents to get me unlimited texting?
Texting is a fast and easy way to communicate to anyone. Including to your parents.





What if something is going on at school or somewhere that you can't use the phone but its really life threatening? You can only silently text.





Also a lot of times you just need to go with the whole, I want to be responsible and pay for something that I use. Maybe when I get a real job or a job I could pay for my phone. But Tell them that you want to start slow so you can be responsible

What are some suggestions for getting over the loss of a parent?

It has been three years and I am still grieving and I feel such guilt and sadness that I sometimes or rather often feel no hope. My medication helps me not to cry so much, but sometimes I feel so sad and all alone even when I am around people who love me. I feel sad when they leave even. I don't know what to do to make this end. I guess the worst part is not remembering everything my father said and not asking him enough questions. That is my biggest regret and that is the part of the guilt that I can not get over. I lived with him until he died and I took care of him as best I could. Yet I feel like I am the only person that really grieves for him. I don't know what to do. I see a good therapist even and I wonder when I am going to freak out again.What are some suggestions for getting over the loss of a parent?
Hi, i'm sorry for your loss. I have been there too and i know how hard it is.





I guess its all about acceptance. When we lose someone our life changes for ever. We have to accept that. Your life will never be the same as it was when you had your father.





The pain you are feeling must be very intense - but, the reason it is so intense, is that you and your father were very close. I lost my father too and i was very close to him. I find things very hard - but i wouldn't have it any other way - if i wasn't as upset as i am, then it would mean that we didn't have the wonderful relationship we did.





Time will slowly, slowly, makes things easier, but as i said, your life has changed forever.





Take time to remember your father in special ways. Perhaps you could name a star after him. Visit his resting place. Have photos framed. Raise money for his favorite charity. He is still very much alive in your heart and will always be. Do not think that because he is not here, that is the end of him - that is not the case. Your father will live on in you. You are a part of him and through you he lives on.





Take care.





Oh and keep seeing the therapist - support is good to have at this time. xWhat are some suggestions for getting over the loss of a parent?
Continue therapy. Make sure you get to talk specifically about your grief issues.


Developing a relationship with God would help. Nobody wants to see a loved one die. If they live to be 100 we still say it was too soon when they depart. However, those of us who know Jesus as the ressurection and the life do not mourn as those who have no hope. We accept death as a natural transition. In fact, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, to us. We miss our loved ones, but we can continue with life after mourning because we know there will be a reunion in heaven. I hope you'll come to know the peace that this kind of relationship can bring.


I offer Christ to you.


In the meantime, nobody can remember all of what anybody said at any time. I don't think your father expected you to remember everything he said. One thing you should try to remember is that he wouldn't want you to spend your life blaming his death for being unable to cope with the world. He probably would consider that a huge waste of the life he helped bring into the world.


Consider that.
First suggestion,STOP going to a therapist,they are only there for the money,they do absolutely no good. Think of all the good times you had with him...conversations,family trips,holidays. I lost my great grandmother and grandfather within 6 months of each other,it's hard,but,as time passes the thought of them passing will fade. Try not to think of the bad times,and the passing,it only makes the depression worse.
i don't think you ever really get over the death of a parent. I lost my dad (step dad..but never treated us kids like a step parent) back in 84, i was pregnant and had three other kids, perhaps that's why i didn't react the way one would think one should with a death. My mom died three years ago, and it is such a different feeling... EVEN though my dad raised me.. BUT.. i didn't cry any more tears after leaving the hospital the night she died, i was the one taking care of all the details and taking care of all the family.... and i haven't cried since. i feel that ... if i couldn't cry over something as traumatic as losing my mother, i have no right to cry over anything else! and while she lived with us when she was ill, she LOVED watching cooking shows, and i wouldn't sit and watch with her... now, if a cooking show comes on.. i change the channel. (couldn't watch with her..shouldn't watch without her) crazy hu?


wow...a little therapy there... sorry i didn't answer any of your concerns. all you can do is remember what your father told you and all the good times and make your life better from what you learned from him. I'm sure he wouldn't want you to sit around and be sad all of the time.... chin up..... and good luck!
Find some books to read. I found excercise really helped me. Find something you enjoy. Maybe volunteer. If you stay stuck in this sadness, you will waste your life away. YOur father wouldn't have wanted that I am sure. I lost my father 14 years ago. It still hurts. But I can't lose out on my life. I will be with him again one day. A church may also be helpful.
Your continuing problems may be related to several things, but it will get better. You have to come to terms with what happened and allow yourself to move on with his memory.





I lost my dad suddenly when I was 17. I look back on that day and can recall every detail. I also remember having the same fear - that I would forget him. You will not remember every detail, but you will recall those that matter most and that shaped you into who you are today. I still remember his laugh, the way he smells, and the things he would say. My personality reminds my family of him in many ways.





You need to understand that the past has passed and that there is NOTHING you can do to change it. You did a commendable thing by staying with him through his illness. Most people lack that strength. Look back on your time with him as a gift and trust that his impact on you was positive.





Tears will not bring him back, but it's perfectly fine to cry, even to freak out. Did you delay the grieving process? Did you try not to cry for a long time after he died? That could be the reason for your prolonged grief.





I think about my dad daily. I wish he was still around, but he's not. This is my time, and it is also yours. I'm not sure what your religious or spiritual beliefs are, but perhaps you can find solace there.

How do I convince my parents that driving is safe?

I just turned 16 and I know that I'm not as experienced a driver as my parents... I accept that. But I still feel that my parents should be able to handle the ';worry'; of my driving to and from school every day (which is all of about 5 minutes away). The marginal cost is basically negligible... they already pay my insurance on the car (for when I drive with them... once in a blue moon) and my driving would replace my mom dropping me off and picking me up every day.How do I convince my parents that driving is safe?
Well, essentially, your parents are right. Driving is unsafe, even for experienced drivers.





However, talk to them about reducing the risks. (And point out that you won't be a safe driver unless you practise.)





Perhaps you can agree to never allow your friends in the car, eat while driving, talk on your cellphone, play with the radio, and all of those other things that increase risk.





Are you licensed to drive on your own? If you are, consider still having your mother in the car; you drive her to school, and then she drives herself home.





If you're not able to drive on your own, suggest that you, with a parent, drive to and from school once every weekend, just to practice when there isn't as much other new-driver traffic. It's probably not your driving that they're worried about, it's the other drivers.





And if you haven't taken a driving course, do so.How do I convince my parents that driving is safe?
you can't convince them right away, its takes time to make that fear go away. once they get used to the fact of you driving they won't be so worried.

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How can i convince my parents to allow me to adopt a dog?

We have a dog already, but i really want to add a new addition to the house. I found the cutest little chihuahua up for adoption and i've been trying to convince my parents, but they keep saying that they don't want another dog and that one is enough. And when i ask them to elaborate they just get aggravated and then i back off because i don't want to get them mad (sure-fire way to NOT get the dog) anyway does anyone have any advice! It would be greatly appreciated!! I am a 14 year old, straight-A student! And i've asked them if it's a responsibility issue and they said no. So, all i know is that one is enough and that they don't want another one. (informative, no?)How can i convince my parents to allow me to adopt a dog?
How much do you do for your current dog? Do you take it on walks, feed it, water it, and brush it?





Are your parents doing well money wise? If your parents are having money problems try ask your parents I you paid for the dog would it change things?





If it turns out that your parents mind can't be changed, try visiting your local SPCA they always seem to need volunteers to play with and walk the dogs.How can i convince my parents to allow me to adopt a dog?
I wanted a little sister but never got it. You need to keep asking but if they don't want to buy it, you have to just suck it up. They're probably going to be the ones cleaning up after it anyway.
Do this ask them for something really big like a trip to a place and when they say no the ask them for a dog. : )
take total responsibility of the dog you have now to prove you'll be able to handle it when i got my yellow lab i had to find out all info myself, find what i wanted myself, and take care of my many other animals and my mom knew i would be able to take care of it try to raise money to pay for it and its food yourself
maybe it is a income issue. and the mom usually is the one to take care of it, so l guess you must convince them that you would be responible and l will also ask them too so show the this answer of mine. mom dad please pretty please with hugs and kiss. let me know if this works. after all no one hates a dog lover.
I think what they are afriad of is the fact that they may not trust you with a dog. I have a Chiuahua of my own and they r frigile and because of there size, there is a whole new world of training and feeding, handling a walking. If you have a big dog your parents may be worried that the big one mite hurt the small one. This is very true if you want to get a Chu from a shelter as a younge adult. If you want a chu, better to get it as a pup so it grows around bigger dogs. I have a saint bernard and he had to grow up around her.





Also, look up the breed, talk to your parents at dinners about the breed and what you know. Take you parents to shelters and Dog Show and or breeders to get an opion on a perfeshioal and mabe your parents will give it second thought,.





Its very rewarding to have two dog(hell I have 4) But its alot of work and effort. Take an intrest in what breed u have now and read up on the toys and get book. Out smart you parents instead of asking the same question ova and ova!





Never get a puppy from and pet store such a PJs. Breeders or shelter, If you do decide Pet Store, look up puppy mills first, PLEZ PLEZ!!!!!!
Wow! This sounds just like what I wanted. I am also 14 and a straight A student so we are must alike, and I wanted a shih tzu. I had to show my parents I was both responsible and mature. It doesn't matter if you get good or bad grades, as long as you can take full care of the dog. Puppies are a lot of work, and when I got my 2 month shih tzu, I had to work so hard to make sure he was fully trained and didn't poop in the house, lmao. I had to buy a kennel, dog bowls, a leash, a collar, grooming materials, a fense, and a dog bed so he could sleep on it at night. I had to show my parents I was 100% ready for a new addition to the family. I started watching the dog whisperer so i could know how to train a puppy. I reccomend using a crate when your not home so the puppy doesn't destory the house. I googled the dog and learned more about the shih tzus so I knew that the dog I already had would get along with the shih tzu. I reccomend googling chihuahaus to learn more about them and how they act to other dogs. I'm sure you will make a great owner, and if you need more help, e-mail me at hoopz7147@yahoo.com. Remember, your first dog was there first so you must be respectful to give both dogs equal attention.





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1. Safety for you if u are alone after school at your house


2. Helps let you learn responsibilty


3.Can gain experience


4.Better than alarm system


5.When taking walks you get exercise too
Why are you really wanting a new addition? Do you realize that this will take more money to feed, time...not to mention someone will have to do it. Have you been taking care of the first one?





If you believe you have good enough reasons for wanting another dog, and responsibility is not the issue (although I'll bet it has to be part of it), then you should tell them in clear and humble tones what they are.
say i will take care of it and it will help me be more responsible
If they say no, then the answer is no. It's great that you are responsible, but remember that in 3-4 years, they will be the one taking care of the dog for the next 10 years. You'll be off at college, working, and having fun, and won't be able to care for the dog, so what will happen? Your parents will get stuck with it.





I think it's noble to want to adopt a dog, but I just don't think it's the greatest idea. If your parents don't want it, then you shouldn't try to convinve them. This isn't a toy - it's a 15 year committment. Where will you be when you are 30?
Apparently you do not know your parents very well. The responsibility issure is the problem, but , probably not in the way you mean it. Take the time to really listen and become involved in your parents life, quietly. It will then become apparent why another dog is not wanted.
try caring for you current dog, doing everything. training, walking, feeding, watering, pooper-scooping, EVERYTHING. offer to pay for the new dog. by caring for the dog you already have you can show them that you can care for the other one. if they feel that now you care for this one and don't need another, suck it up, by doing everything for your dog it will become YOUR dog pretty quick. look at my 2 ';family dogs'; i walk outside, and no-one else exists.
A dog is a lot to clean up after. Plus, vacations and work are hard for dog-sitting. They might also be afraid that the dogs will not get along which can easily happen. Do they have allergies? Has your other dog been ill? Animals do not live as long as humans and it is very sad when they die. Vets are very expensive and it is very hard to determine what is wrong with the animal.
Think of a really good way to impress your parents. I wanted a Great Dane when I was your age (he was as big as I was! lol), and my parents said the same thing. Here's what I did:


1- Do (more) chores around the house. Make sure your parents don't ask you to do them, because that will ruin the whole idea. If you can find chores that they particularly don't like to do (dishes, vaccum, dust, take out the trash), those would work the best. When they notice (it shouldn't take long) they might look for a way to reward you for this.


2- Save up money to pay for it yourself. Even though paying for it isn't an issue, it will help to show them how much you really want it. Offer to do chores for neighbors, babysit (if you can), make deals with siblings or friends to do their chores for a price to expedite the process ;)


3- Make out a schedule. They say you don't have enough time for another dog? Show them you do. Be mature about it, almost like you are giving a report to the class. The schedule should be for a month or so. If you can, make it hourly. Highlight the free time you have. It would be a good idea to include time for chores, homework and studying, eat dinner, school, family time, and any other things that may come up. If you have siblings, you could even write in ';Argue with Brother'; to get a chuckle from them. This usually lightens the mood. In a different color, in the free spaces write things like ';Walk the dogs'; or ';Play with dogs';.


4-Show your knowledge. Research chihuahuas. Did you know that they are the oldest breed in the American continent? Christopher Columbus even mentioned keeping a chihuahua as a pet in a letter to the king! Drop tidbits of information every once in a while, and they will begin to be more and more interested in the dog.





Hope this helps! Good luck!
Go ahead and get the dog and get a gun or a large blade and an evil looking friend. Take them home and have the friend hold the weapon to the dog's head. Tell your parents if they don't let you keep the dog your friend is going to kill it.
Consider volunteering at an animal shelter instead. They really need the help and you can learn a great deal about dogs and what makes a responsible owner. You should not push your parents for a dog. Grades have nothing to do with it. Your grades show that you are a good student who cares about yourself, not anything to do with earning a dog.


Volunteering your time to dogs who need a home is really responsible as there is no selfishness tied to it.
Keep in mind that this is not your home. Puppies can be destructive and what would it be destroying? Your parents' most valueable asset. Dogs are pack animals and do you know who the other pack members are? Your family. When it comes time to move out on your own or go to college, what will come of these dogs? It's hard to find an apartment that will accept one dog, let alone two. And a dorm accepting two dogs? Not on your life! Please consider how this will effect you and your parents in the future. A dog is a huge commitment for a pretty large portion of your life.
Be persistent. I wanted a chihuahua since fifth grade. I begged all the time, researched them at the library. I begged them to the point of annoyance. I was a straight A student also. They finally broke down when I was 12 and rescued not one, but TWO chihuahuas.
I would use the line that dogs are pack anuimals and do better with other dogs. They can keep each other company and entertain each other.





I think the volunteering at a animal shelter is good too. I have been using this tact to talk my wife into another dog. . . I have not ben able to make headway either. . .
tell them that since u have traight a's that they shoulb be rewarding u with somthing u want and that u will take care of it no matter what!!!!!!!!!!!!
If your a straight-A student tell them it is about time you had a reward for those fourteen long a.k.a. very fourteen year filled long time. The little pup can stay in your room and you promise to do your homework and come to the dogs every needs and not give more or less attention to it then the dog you already have.








ROCK ON


PEACE OUT


BE HAPPY


DC
My best advice is to tell them why you want another dog. Show them the cute little puppy. Maybe they'll think the dog is cute too! And if that doesn't work then all you can do is hope. Never abandon HOPE! GOOD LUCK!!!

What should i ask my parents for my birthday?

i cant get a cellphone, laptop, phone or a camera. I already have an itouch and i dont want clothes. I have no idea what i want.What should i ask my parents for my birthday?
The original ';Star Wars'; trilogy on DVD. You will need to be schooled in the classics.What should i ask my parents for my birthday?
Donate to a charity. Oh wait, you can't, it would require you to be selfless.
how about a hug of appreciation u spoiled BRAT!!!!
ummm irdk tht really sucks.....how bout money then u can pick something tht u like other than the thing they wont let u have
If all your needs are taken care of, ask them for cash that you can donate to your local mission or food shelf? It'll feel so unshallow-like %26amp; worthwhile! Give a little, accomplish a lot! =)
Make up? portable d.v.d player? Gift cards? Or my favorite........ MOO LAH!
gift card then you can decide after you see how much it is
how about you have a night out with ur parents or friends. maybe they'll let you go out with ur friends to watch a movie or something
Well, for my birthday I am asking for the Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette and the 88 Shimmer Palette. Go to the Coastal Scents website here:





http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/…





Their products are great quality for a low price. I would definitely check them out if you are into makeup!





Another thing, my grandparents birthday present for me last year was an acting class. They paid for me the whole year and it was a really fun experience.
i would say concert tickets, or just have them surprise you, i have my parents surprise me every year they are really good at it plus the gifts are really funny/awesome
What about a TopShop clutch featured in Vogue's Most Wanted? It's only $64 if you can't afford a $600 Marc Jacobs clutch, lol.

How do i convinve my parents for a double piercing?

ok . so my mom is a lawyer and is like more conservative (still fun and normal) but she meets girls who are like a little older than me with all the piercings and thinks it looks trashy, even though she has 1( never uses it) My dad thinks im pretty with no makeup (like all dads) and he doesnt want me to get one. i dont want t o rebel but i really want one. what can i do to convince them? thanks!How do i convinve my parents for a double piercing?
Save up your own $ and maybe they'll let you!How do i convinve my parents for a double piercing?
tell them its not nearly as extreme as something on your face...and its really not that big of a deal.





they're not worth it though...i got mine done b/c i thought they'd be the coolest thing ever but i got sick of them after a few months.
Simple:tell them you just want a double piercing and ull never ask for a nother one in ur life and ull do dishes for a week? say its who you are and what u believe and u can change my path by distractions it will ruin my future dreams..i always have to go what im after (discluding bad things such as alcohol and etc)

How do I make my parents to let me buy a pet?

Well, I would really like a pet but my parents say that as long as I live with them Im not allowed to get any pet, no matter how small or big it is. They say that I am irresponsable but I know i'd be a great pet owner.





So how do I get them to let me get a pet?How do I make my parents to let me buy a pet?
Show that ur responsibal in many ways


like been organised





organised ur school homework watever and show them, do it through folders, subtopics of folders dividers and etc. keep money and show them u know how to use well


proove urself





get many info about the pet and start making many arguments why u should have it, that it will improve ur responsability skills





known what arguments theyd give, and prepare to have arguments to make ur point win





aim for animals which dont require much responsabillity first


and dont screw it if u do get the opportunityHow do I make my parents to let me buy a pet?
As far as it helps eventually am glad =p


Thankx for choosing mine as best answer


Hope u get a pet at some point in ur stage of life jk


Hope u get what u want soon


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Show your parents how responsible you really are and give them positive information about the pet you want!Hope this helps!
Show them you are responsible. Maybe see if your parents will let you take care of a friend's pet for a week or two. Good luck!

How can I persuade my parent to let me go to the cinema with my friends?

My parent are really strict. They say it's no safe to go out and etc. All my friends are going out. It's very hard to persuade them.How can I persuade my parent to let me go to the cinema with my friends?
Same here but saying what your saying your age is probably 11-13 which is too young.With all the danger out there now.How about ask your parents to come with you but go in a different movie.Thats the only way its gonna work without waiting 5 years.How can I persuade my parent to let me go to the cinema with my friends?
Tell them you won't be alone, you'll keep a cell phone on you at all times (maybe you can even promise to call them a couple times, if you're willing to be really flexible), and that it's a safe neighborhood, safe theater, and going out into the world is something everyone has to do and you might as well start now when you're young.





I don't know how safe your neighborhood is and how close your friends are to you, but it would help if they were safe/close, especially if your parents realize it (even if they won't admit it).

How do I convince my parents to let me go to school?

I've tried pros and cons list, and when we had an appointment with the guidance counselor that still didn't work. What should I do? Should I clean the house since it's messy? Please help me! I don't want to miss school, and I hate homeschooling!How do I convince my parents to let me go to school?
I'm sorry, but you post this a lot.





The only thing you can do is talk to them, show responsibility and be mature about it.





There is nothing else we can really say.How do I convince my parents to let me go to school?
She has a point. If the public schools are bad, you can always look into private schools, but be careful because sometimes those can be much worse. I understand your point about not wanting to be homeschooled, so I would look up social issues that kids have when they are homeschooled. One of my best friends only went to school for 3 months and now in college, she has absolutely no social skills and literally alienates everyone she sees. She doesn't mean to, it's just that she hasn't had the constant interaction that everyone else has. I know that she never really went to school, so I'm patient with her but unfortunately, she is often an object of ridicule despite her kind nature and superior intellect.





There were a few kids that went to the Catholic school I attended (worst school in the county, but people thought it was great. Most public elementary schools were academically more advanced than the Catholic high school) who had been home schooled and they took forever to fit in. The girl is perfectly fine now and has no social issues, but the boy is I think 22 now and still can't get people to relax around him.





I'm sorry if this sounds bad, I'm just trying to help you make a case to your parents, I have no idea how you are socially. You might want to bring up the fact that a lot of people can look around in a crowd (particularly teenagers) and know just by watching someone for a few seconds who went to school and who didn't. It's like a scarlet letter that can only be removed with mainstream socialization.
I was in a small religious school for 2 years in high school and I hated every day of it. I went on my own to the admissions office of the local high school and got the enrollment papers. I did research and found out that it was one of the top high schools in the county - high graduation rates, high % of graduates going to college, high SAT scores, etc. Then told my parents that I was miserable at my current school and wanted to at least try the public school - which was walking distance rather than a 45 minute bus ride away. I got them to agree to send me there for 1 semester as a test and it worked out so I got to stay.





but in the end they are your parents and it's ultimately their choice. If it's so bad, you can apply to be emancipated, but it's tough and could you really financially support yourself?
I'm a homeschooling parents and honestly this is one of my biggest fears.





There is no way on earth I'd let one of my kids go to the schools in our area. They are some of the worst here in GA. I have friends who are public school teachers in other areas of the state and they too have said the same.





So maybe that is one of the many reasons your parents are saying no.





If one of my kids did want to go to school it would have to be private and I can tell you there is NO WAY we could afford it. We did look into this before we started and the cost was way more than we could afford.





Cleaning the house would do nothing to change their minds.





Talk to your parents. Ask them why they wanted to homeschool you. Listen to the reasons.





Also ask your parents if there are any good local homeschool groups. Some of the groups meet weekly and have classes for kids %26amp; teens to meet and enjoy a school setting. We've done this but had to quit since the cost got so high for 3 kids.





We just joined a new church and just about all the people there homeschool their kids. We've had a few Christmas parties and get together that the kids love. They get to meet other homeschooling kids, play and a lot more. They love it %26amp; so do we.





Talk to your parents, but don't scream or whine. Listen to them and then ask them to listen to you.
well tell them that once ure 18 ur gonna move out n b all crazy; idk

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