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I`m only 13 and my parents treat me like I`m 18 and they won't buy me ANYTHING! They make me pay for my clothes, my food when I go out to eat, staying at hotels for a family vacation, and basically everything. They won't even buy me a pack of gum! I'm only 13 and I can't really have a well-paying job and I already walk dogs but that can't pay for everything.. I can't even shop anymore because I don't have enough money for more then 2 shirts and as soon as I buy 2 shirts I have to save up for another 3 months until I have any money again.
It really annoys me because my friends always brag about how their mom took them to the mall and bought them 9 bags of clothes and they didn't have to pay. My parents haven't bought me any clothes since I was 11. My mom never takes me to the mall because she says "I don't like to drive and it's too far away." Yeah, the mall is literally 10 minutes away. I still have all winter clothes to survive in this summer because I have NO money to buy anything and my birthday has already passed.
Don't you think it's harsh to make a 13 year old pay for EVERYTHING including like gum and stuff?! The most I can do is walk dogs and it's not like they are punishing me for being a bad kid because I get straight A's and I'm never in trouble so it's not a punishment.. I think they are so harsh because clothes are a necessity and all of my friends sit on their butts and get everything handed to them and I`m trying to pay for everything and it's not going to work out.. I've already tried telling them that it's impossible to pay for my own wardrobe and food and stuff when my only way of getting money is walking dogs because my parents don't pay me for helping out around the house and stuff.. so how can I get them to lighten up and at least pay for SOME of my clothes and other stuff? because it would be helpful if they pitched in a little bit.
P.S if you think I should start babysitting to make money how do I bring this up with my parents?? and I ONLY want to babysit for my neighbors so should I tell them straight out I want to babysit or should my mom tell them? (link)
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Okay. first off this is ridiculous. I can see their point in making you pay for some stuff, but everything for a 13 year old. I sympathize for you, hun.
Second, do you have any relatives that are close to you and your family? If so, you should ask them to talk to your parents. IT might be a good idea and it might not. Be timid with that one. You should talk to your relative to find out what they would say. And if your parents are the stubborn type I wouldn't try this approach.
You could also try to talk to them by yourself in a well organized speech. First you should state the problem at hand, you can't pay for everything by yourself. Give your reason why you can't possibly pay for everything. Then support your answer. Do some research on how much the average 18 year old can make in a year. Talk to them about child labor laws which make it difficult for you to even get a job let alone work enough to afford everything. Your research should be well thought out and you should be able to answer any questions they might have about it. Find some sort of amazing statistic that will get them way interested. Then lastly, say something like this, "The reason it is immpossible for me to pay for everythign is the simple fact that 13 year olds are not alowed to work over __ hours in one week." Don't use that exact one because it sucks but it's just an example. Make sure to use complete sentences in all your statements. I know that sound freakin ridiculous but trust me if you have this well thought out they will consider it more. NExt this one is the one that got me a cell phone. Come up with as many reasons as you possibly can find that you shouldn't have to pay for everythign. Type them up and give one list to each parent. Be very persuasive. DON'T use the exuse "all my friends don't have to pay for everythig." parents hate that. make sure they know that you will keep your jobs you can and pay for some stuff. hope this works. GOOD LUCK!!! let me know how it goes.
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