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Q: my mom thinks i have too much clothes. the thing is, i don't really. i mean it's not that i have only 5 shirts or 5 pants or anything...not that little but i swear i've worn every shirt, skirt, and pants at least 100 times, dead serious. it's not that we're poor or anything, we're not. we could definitely afford more clothes. and no i cannot do chores around the house, we have a housekeeper. how can i get my mom to get over the fact that i DON'T have too many clothes??? i probably only have like 15 shirts and 10 pants and skirts...that's supposed to last me??? sorry but please help i will rate
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Ok, so here's a question for you to think on :
Why are you relying on your mom for the clothes?
So you can't do chores around the house. There are other ways to make a buck or two. If you are over 16, and even over 14 in some places, get a part time job that would allow you to buy some of your own things. Mom might just be impressed enough that she pitches in some on the price. If you don't meet the age requirements for your location for part-time work, then think about other avenues that you can use to get the cash. For instance:
You can't do the cleaning, you have someone to do that for you. Think about the other things that need to be done around the house. Does Fido need walksies? Does mom need someone to watch a younger sibling for a few hours while she runs errands? Maybe mom needs some help cooking, or even planning the family meals? Show mom some initiative, she may show you the money.
If the money just isn't going to come out of the household budget, try this. Find some subject you're good at and offer younger kids in your neighborhood tutoring. If you don't think you can tutor, trying learning basic web design, or some kind of craft skill (making jewelry, for instance) that you can learn in short order and then sell to your friends. At that point you're not just getting your new clothes, you're getting experience in how to run a business and getting a reputation for being a smart/creative/artistic person.
The whole point here is to take the initiative and find alternative ways to get the things that you want. You won't be able to rely on Mom eternally, and starting to learn now how to do and get the things you want with her help will only make you a stronger, smarter, and in this case, better dressed person in the years ahead.
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the thing is..we're not poor. but thanks a lot anyways!! =D
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First, I am a rationalist.
If you ask me a question, prepare to have it examined under the cold and sometimes harsh light of reason. I'll do my best to provide the best and most rational answer.
Beyond that, I'm a musician, an armchair philospher, sometimes computer programmer, student of many subjects, and all around swell guy.
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Website: Gender: Male Location: Nashville, TN Age: 34 Member Since: September 2, 2005 Answers: 14 Last Update: September 29, 2005 Visitors: 1903
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