Question Posted Saturday September 6 2008, 4:03 pm
So I recently caused my parents to have a huge phone bill which they aren't reallly mad about BUT i want to go to my friends house. I'm afraid they'll say no for the following reasons.
1. Her brother is my ex-boyfriend. We used to date, but now we're just platonic friends.
2. its about a 15 minute drive.
3. My huge phone bill
How do I convince them to let me go?
solidadvice4teens answered Saturday September 6 2008, 11:26 pm: You can't convince them or anyone of anything ever. Why? no matter what side you present it's their decision in the end. What should you do? Show them that you are genuinely remorseful and really had no idea what you were doing on the phone would amount to that much.
Apologize for doing it and offer to work it off or pay it off as your responsibility. Wait a few hours after that and mention that your friend invited you over or you wanted to hang out with her.
Let them know that you are responsible and there is not nor will there ever be a connection with the ex-boyfriend they don't like. I think they'll see you why you want to be friends with his sister still. That's about all the convincing you can do.
You need to wait several hours between showing true remorse so they see your words mean something and that you are sorry and not out to bullshit and say just about anything to go. If they see you truly are sorry they'll be more apt to be warm to the idea of you going out to see your friend. You could also ask that she come to your house if it's a supervision issue. [ solidadvice4teens's advice column | Ask solidadvice4teens A Question ]
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