Concert on a school night? Its a couple hours away... I wouldnt miss much. that day. Do you think itd be ok?

Question

I'm 14 and going to be a freshman. I recentally went to a concert in a city a couple hours away. It was amazing! We got home late. Maybe 3? I don't remember. I slept the entire way home.

Anyway. I just found out that my favorite band is playing the same club in 2 months or so. I really want to go. My friends are going to get one of their parents to take us up there and then we'll all go together. But sadly, it's a Sunday Night. I'm a PERFECT straight A student. But my parents won't let me... The thing is that we'd get home at 3... but I'd have slept since midnight on the way home in the car. I could TOTALLY wake up at 6 and get my but to classes. Even if I'm a little tired. And if I was tired... One day isn't going to make much of a difference. Especially if I know ahead of time. So I can talk to teachers and such.

I think my parents are being unreasonable. All of my friends parents say it's alright. My brother has even been allowed to miss days at a time from school. I don't think it's fair but they won't budge.

I'm hoping that your answers will help convince them??? Any ideas to help me get them to agree??? Or am I being unreasonable?

Answer 1

You remind me of myself!



I am 19 now, but I had the same fights when my parents all the time!

They should trust you. You have a great argument going- and you seem very responsible.  In high school I never missed a show! Even now that I am in college I still travel all over.  If it's something you love to do- your parents should understand and allow you to do it.  

If you went to the show and missed school or stayed home the next day- then you know they would never let you go again. So of course you'll be getting up to go to school!

I go to school an hour and a half away from my home city.  I came home for the weekend, went back to school for class monday- took a bus home for a concert monday night- and went back to school the next morning on a bus. I missed no classes- and I made such good memories!

Your friends are going and their parents are driving- there are no worries to be had.  I remember every show my mom kept me from seeing...it honestly angers me. I hope they change their minds.  It's a freedom you deserve to have. Tell them what you have told us.

Good luck with everything!

Answer 2

Honestly your never gonna convince them. Just sneak out and hey they'll never know. that's what i do. but if your really such a goody goody like you sound throw that straight a thing in there face and say you need to blow off some steam from all the hard work you've been doing.

Answer 3

My parents would let me go to concerts on school nights. We wouldn't get home until around 2 and I had to be up by 6. I was a little older though, 16 and 17. I think it would be fine, but it really is their choice. I hope they let you go, because it is so awesome to see your fav band. Who is it btw?

Answer 4

Well since your such a PERFECT straight A student I'm sure your smart enough to figure it out...