How can I convince my parents to let me get a piercing?
As a father of a 20yo I emotionally don't feel like I'm on your 'side'. My daughter wanted all of these + tattoos. I feel like that is such a waste of her body that I have difficulties having a rational conversation about it, since being a parent is (for many years at least) keeping your kid from doing things that will limit her future. Since I definitely would not hire people with visible tattoos and piercings, I want to protect her for the same risks. From people like me, no matter how weird that sounds (and feels).Having said all that, I see that my generation will set the norms for a few more years, and will fade away fast. My daughter grows up dependent on those norms for quite some more years, but not forever. Tattoos and piercings are part of that newer generation, like Elvis was the thing of my parents.Your parents are afraid of you getting damaged or limited and even though rational arguments might go over the table, not a single rational counter argument will convince them because it's only about the underlying fear. You will never convince them (really) with words. As a Persuasion expert, I think the only way is to address those underlying fears. Show them you are aware of their fears and that you acknowledge them. Show you know how these things work and that you are aware of what society might think and do. Build trust that you know what is going on out there. At that moment their fears are addressed. But also bring in that many of these fears are not experienced the same throughout generations. That it might even work differently, depending on the context.And finally, if this fails, launch the plan of getting a tattoo.. And then settle for a piercing. Piercings are 'better than' tattoos because they are less permanent, your parents will understand. My daughter got a tattoo when she was 18. I still don't like it, but I have accepted that it's part of her. And I love everything that is part of her and her choices.
How to convince parents to let me get nose piercing?
I am a 16 year old girl, no piercings but my first ear lobe piercings when i was in the 3rd grade. I want this nose piercing so bad! Not because I think it will make me look "tough" or stupid crap like that, but because I think they are so pretty! But, I want a hoop. I don't do drugs, alcohol, sex, or anything behind my parents back. I make A's and B's with my first C last year. I am a very good daughter, but I've asked my parents before if I could get one they simply say no. I really want one soon before school starts! Any ways to make my parents know I'm being serious about it and show them how badly I want one?
How to convince parents to let you get a piercing?
When i was sixteen I had to deal with the same thing. I really wanted my navel pierced.. and my dad was not having it. ANYWAYS. *Show your parents that you are responsible and mature. (ie. avoid conflict, stay out of trouble, keep your grades up, respect rules and what not) *Explain to them that you will take care of it and clean it when you should. *Tell them you will pay for it. *Do random acts of kindness. (ie. dishes, clean, chores.. etc.) That's what worked for me. Once I told my dad that I would pay for it, and i bought the products to take care of it.. he agreed. =] This should work for you too.
How t convince parents to let me get my tongue pierced?
Okay, so, my mom is pretty much supportive of everything I do. My stepdad, however, does not approve of pretty much everything in my life. He's really catholic and conservitive, so I doubt he'll go for it. My mom, being the type of person who encourages self-expression, would be okay with it, but if my stepdad said no, she probably would just agree to avoid a fight with him. Bottom line: How can I convince my parents to let me get my tongue pierced?
How to convince my parents to let me get my nose pierced?
WOW. I was literally facing the same problem! I'm 15 and get good grades, play sports and all that stuff too, and had the same issue with my parents. What I did to convince them was do a bunch of research on nose piercing, and possible infections and such. I also took a little rhinestone that looked like a nose piercing and glued it to my nose to show them how good it would look. I also found the top 5 best piercing places in my area and went to their websites to see how good they were. I told my parents that if anything bad happened that I would have to deal with it, not them, and that it would be a lesson to me. My mom saw how good my fake rhinestone looked and after seeing that I did so much work just to get this piercing she and my dad finally gave in. LOL. :)
How do I convince my parents to let me get my cartilage pierced?
There is a question very similar in concept to this one that I answered a few days ago. I feel that it would pertain to this situation as well.Kendra Vogel's answer to My daughter wants a triple earlobe piercing, but I think that's trashy. How do I convince her?I'm not sure if the questions should be merged because it is a different question. Look through the other answers on the linked question; some of them bring up good points about why “trashy” isn't a valid argument to not get piercings.I would suggest pointing out how cartilage piercings are very low risk piercings; they may require extra care but don't need surgery to remove and typically don't cause extensive scarring (like many other piercings out there). Also, you can remove it if you need/want to. There will be a little dot left over from healing, but oftentimes you don't even notice it after it closes up. But remember that after a piercing heals there's scar tissue left in the place. Repiercing it hurts and can take longer to heal than the original one.If you come to a last resort, promise it's the last one you're going to beg them for. I did this for my 3rd lobe piercing on my left ear (I had 3 lobe and 1 cartilage on my right ear and 2 lobe on my left. I wanted to even it out). She made me promise that I was done with my ears being pierced, which I am. She probably thought it looked trashy but didn't say that to me. Getting a harmless piercing wasn't a huge deal, so she decided to compromise and therefore get me off her back about it.You could also make a list of “rules” like I mentioned. That way they know that you will do your best to take good care of it. And get a stud piercing, not a hoop. Plain, silver stud piercings are much “classier” looking to most people, including your parents. Make them see the good, and explain how the bad could be good for them (i.e. If it gets seriously infected you will take it out).Good luck!
How can I convince my conservative parents to let me pierce my nose?
My parents are super strict, conservative, old-fashioned Catholic. When my oldest sister (35, definitely adult) came home with a lip piercing, my dad flipped his **** and basically interrogated her and asked if she was depressed or emo and whatnot haha. But he couldn't do anything about it because she's an adult and financially stable. But here's the thing - technically I don't need their permission. I'll be 19 in less than a month, and i'm away at college at one of the best universities in the nation. My mom is totally cool with piercings, and she knows that I got my cartilage on my ear pierced on my 18th birthday (my dad has yet to notice). However, my dad told me that him and my mom would stop helping me pay for college if I ever got any piercings/tattoos, even though they know i'm a good kid. I never get in trouble, I was valedictorian in high school, I always stayed on top of my chores, and I go to church every sunday. Also, I know it's not a phase thing, because i've wanted to get my nose pierced since I was 16. I don't want a septum piercing or anything, just a small stud on my right nostril. I've thought about using my oldest sister as an example since now my parents are aware that she's still mentally sane lol and just wanted a piercing. I DON'T KNOW, HELP haha
My parents are not letting me go to a catholic high school. How can I persuade them?
You say that your parents will not let you go to a Catholic High School and I have to wonder what their reasons are. Could it be that the school fees, uniforms and books are quite expensive and your parents are unable to afford the expense? Is the Catholic religion a factor as your family are of another religion and do not want you educated in a Catholic school system?If none of the reasons are applicable to your parents decision, then you need to write a list of all the reasons as to why you believe going to a Catholic School will benefit your education. This may include things like -A better education curriculum that will assist you to get into a better University and/or to get good job opportunities in the future.An ability to meet people from a good background that you can socialize with and that may assist you with networking opportunities in the future.The ability of the school to teach you good time management skills with your homework and subject workload at school.The ability to follow rules and regulations set down by the School in regards to strict uniform codes, neat hair and appearance and good behavior.Learning acceptable social behaviors such as respect towards people in charge, fellow students and parents.Good luck and I hope you get to go to the school of your dreams. I went through the Catholic school system and have both good and bad memories, but it gave me a good education.