Wish me Good Luck with my Parents - Page 3

**millertime89** · 12-06-11, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mattchibi

Do well in school and then they cant say no!

well... the CAN, but they shouldn't

GarterPython · 12-06-11, 04:53 PM

I am currently 15. Soon to be 16. I am doing well in school just not Hounors with Destiction good. I normally have Honours. I am not going to give up I will keep trying and I will not give up. I have to go to the pet store one of these days because I need to get some food for my Crested Gecko and also some new moss for him.When I go I will see if I can take a snake out to show that they are not mean and do not normally bite you. I am also trying to do more chores without being asked to show that I am super responsible.

youngster · 12-06-11, 05:00 PM

Don't bug them too much, my mom hates that

GarterPython · 12-06-11, 06:16 PM

I am not bugging them too much. Just enough that they are not getting all mad at me.

shaunyboy · 12-07-11, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by molson102

I am not bugging them too much. Just enough that they are not getting all mad at me.

i wish you the best of luck in winning your parents round

imo your going about it in the best way possible,most kids your age would throw a strop at not getting their own way.

you however have a very mature approach to the matter in hand

with that attitude your parents must be very proud of you mate

cheers shaun

GarterPython · 12-07-11, 10:03 PM

Thanks Shaun. I am very persistant

candyraver69 · 12-08-11, 12:42 AM

You know... I don;t want to get your hopes up... but what if they are telling you no now because they made some plans for the holidays? I can't count how many times my kids have nagged me for something that was in the closet wrapped. Obviously the snake wouldn't be wrapped up in the closet... but you get my point. They could have put a deposit or something?

Try to leave things be until after the holidays just in case. You might be pleasantly surprised. Even if that's not the case... this time of year is stressful for parents, and you should give them a break on the begging for a bit.

Best thing you can do right now is take super great care of your lizard to show them you are responsible. Continue your hard work in school. That is always a great way to show you are responsible. If you want to really go all out, do some nice things out of the ordinary, maybe cook breakfast in bed one Saturday, do extra chores, etc.

Every parent operates differently. What worked on my mom to get my way would never work on me. You probably know best at 15 years old how to deal with your parents more than anyone else. My mom the only way to EVER get things was to either nag her to death or do it anyways and deal with her throwing a fit for a little while... which coincidentally my brother had no shame and did all the time, I just wasn't so skilled in the nagging department and usually went with "just do it anyway" and got in trouble. With my kids I really try to reward them NOT nagging me by giving them what they want within reason as long as they somehow earn it (extra chores mostly), where nagging just gets them grounded. So yeah... you need to decide how to go about it. It sounds like you are going about things the right way right now, I would just be patient.

GarterPython · 12-08-11, 05:16 PM

I am taking it very slow and stopping around the holidays. Now I am doing extra chores, taking care of my dog and my lizard. I think I am going to make my mom and dad in bed to. My parents are very much like u, candyraver69 they ground me if I nag them to much but if I do it slowly and when they are happy.They actually listen if they are happy and I do it slowly.

Wolfus_305 · 12-08-11, 06:30 PM

wow, sounds like you're on the right track. Just remember to take it easy and not to nag and beg, but more to educate and have conversations about.

Do you know what kind of snake you would like to get? I would definitely get something off the list that was previously mentioned. I'm biased to ball pythons as I have one and he's the most amazing pet ever and i love him to death. They can be picky eaters, but their temperament is amazing, very docile. They also aren't very expensive, and there are lots of morphs to choose from (though some of the morphs get quite pricey)

Good luck!

GarterPython · 12-08-11, 06:34 PM

I really want a Pastel Ball Python but if they dont let me get it because it can get to big then I will get a Garter Snake. By nagging I didnt really mean nagging but throwing information out there every once in a while. The information is about ball pythons because thats what I want the most. I just need to keep positive and hope for the best during the holidays.

Wolfus_305 · 12-08-11, 06:37 PM

sounds like it will all work out nicely in time

Good luck! my favourite ball pythons are piebalds and albinos but I have a normal. he was my first snake, I got him when I was in grade 9. I had wanted a snake for a while and my mom is pretty open to always bringing home new pets so once I did all my research I was allowed to get him. I payed for him and my parents payed for his habitat (it came with him, he was 6 years old but his owner was moving due to work and couldn't take him) and that was my birthday present

GarterPython · 12-08-11, 06:43 PM

I guess I am on perfect timing. My birthday is on Saturday and Christmas is coming up. I am very exited. Even if I dont get it for the holidays I am still confident I will get one. I hve been at it since I was 7 and I feel like this is the year.

alessia55 · 12-08-11, 09:20 PM

Good luck Molson102!! I hope this Saturday or Xmas will bring you what you're hoping it will

GarterPython · 12-08-11, 09:36 PM

Thank you I hope it does to.

shaunyboy · 12-08-11, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by molson102

Thank you I hope it does to.

i'll have my fingers crossed for you mate

i wish you all the best of luck in getting your python

all the best shaun