HELP ASAP! please my parents?

Question

so my parents are so mean somtimes i wrote a 9 page report and then wrote a page today syainf y i want a ferret they teach responsibility and they still said no what to do what to do???

Answer 1

i know how you feel the only pet i get is goldfish ..now none...geez...i know...although i could be for some reasons

A) They are afraid of animals

B) allergic reactions ( im allergic to fur)

C) too much responsibility

D) not enough money

E) they think its alot of hard work

F) you won't be resposible for clean up and stuff and soon will get bored of it.

if you really want to convince your parents you can do chores without being asked too.....

Answer 2

just cry lol it always works, and threaten to run away or find a way to get a ferret yourself or if you dont want to, tell them what you feel, good luck

Answer 3

Well, I have no idea how old you are, but there may be a good reason your parents have said no.  What were the circumstances of your last pet's death?  (I'm assuming it died - you said you 'lost' it).  Maybe the animal was not cared for properly?  Or perhaps your parents are trying to protect you from feeling upset should your next pet die as well.

Ferrets are extremely complicated pets to care for.  They are probably one of the most difficult of the 'exotic' pets out there, and really are not considered a suitable pet for kids for many reasons.  Guinea pigs and rats are much easier to care for, perhaps your parents would be okay with you getting another guinea pig, since you already had one previously.

I had hamsters and a guinea pig as a child, and, to be honest, I sort of look back now and wonder why my parents didnt say "no"  First of all, I have two guinea pigs now, and I now know what I didn't know as a kid - small caged animals are EXPENSIVE to care for! Litter for the cage is very expensive - I can't believe how much it costs every time I buy litter and other supplies at the pet store.  Their food isn't exactly cheap either, and if you are doing it right, you have to add to their prepared diet - fresh fruits and vegetables, etc, and that all adds up as well.  As a kid, I didn't clean the cage as often as I should have - it smelled, but what is worse, my poor guinea pig was the one who had to suffer, and that was NOT fair.  A child really should not be the sole person responsible for the care of an exotic pet - if the child is irresponsible, its the animal that suffers.  Perhaps your parents realize this, and they do not want the responsibility to make sure the pet is being properly cared for.

As I look back, I realize now that if my own children ever want a pet like this, I am going to have to commit myself to the care of the animal before I ever say "Yes."  If my son agrees to care for the pet, I know as a parent I would still have to be the responsible one and make sure everything that needs to be done is done.  If I don't feel I can take on that responsibility, then I will have to say to my son "No, you cannot have the pet"  He will be disappointed, but it is better for a kid to be disappointed than an innocent animal to suffer neglect from improper care.

By the way, I looked into ferret care, and I decided that a ferret is not something I, an adult, want to be responsible for.  They are fantastic little pets and I would love to have one, but their care is just too much for me. You have to think about that when you are looking into a pet - cost and maintenance - perhaps your parents have and decided for whatever reason its not a good idea for your family.

Answer 4

You're not going to like this. Maybe your parents are saying no because you may be too young to care for a pet like a ferret. Ferrets aren't like goldfish, they're really quite difficult to take care of. They're quite cute, but they can be aggressive and hard to take care of.

Also, it's not really fair to expect an animal to teach you responsibility. Animals have alot of needs, and it would be unfair and potentially cruel to treat it "as a learning experience", eg; if you forgot to feed it for a few days, or it's water dish/bottle ran dry, etc. I'm not saying that you will make these mistakes, but it can happen.

Another thing about ferrets, that might be making your parents say no is the fact that they can be quite smelly creatures.

I guess the only thing you can do is accept what they have said, and possibly ask for another pet, one that is really simple to take care of, like a guinea pig, or a rat? Rat's are very intelligent creatures, and guinea pigs are quite affectionate.

Answer 5

weellll one thing u should know about ferrets (and this is probably why yer parents wont let u have one) they smell...really bad... ferrets cages smell no matter wat, they have to be bathed, fed, watered, played with, u have to clean their cage and its rly disgusting sumtimes trust me....then u have to get it vaccinated for stuff and u have to trim their nails, and any other animals in the house left unattended around him/her will 80% of the time eat the ferret. also, their cage, food, toys, shampoo, vaccinations, bedding/litter, treats, etc isnt the cheapest. there's no cheap average or expensive its all just over moderately high. (thats just the medium quality stuff) i would reccommend u get another small pet since u already have the cage and everything like a hamster or another guinea pig or a gerbil. gerbils are very easy to take care of and easy to train. theyre waaay more fun than a ferret. ferrets just chew stuff up and bite people. seriously reconsider getting a ferret. if u do still want one, then i suggest u stop pestering your parents and clearly state that they r right but if there was anything u could do to maybe deserve the ferret a little more, then just say so. keep your bedroom clean, always volunteer around the house, stop asking for an allowance if u get one (which if u want a ferret enough then u would sacrifice an allowance) or say that u would pay for with your allowance. it may take time to convince them, but watever u do, dont jsut keep asking and keep asking and keep asking in one day...space it out a little over like a week. soon they will hear how bad u rly do want it then theyll have to get one. if ur that persistant and u want one that bad and u did well on taking care of your guinea pig then they will maybe buy u one if thats rly wat u want. but in the meantime DO NOT ask for anything else like if u go shopping dont say can we get this or can i get that bcuz then they will know that wanting a ferret was just a phase and maybe itll go away if ur already thinking of other things.

Answer 6

Well for starters, how about trying the following:

#1 Cleaning your room and making sure that it STAYS clean and tidy.

#2 Making sure that your homework is done and handed in on time.

#3 Sweep the floors in the living room and kitchen without your parents asking you to.

#4 Wash and/or dry the dishes.

#5 Do not fight and argue with your sisters & brothers.

#6 Eat what you are given and don't whine or make "yuck" faces when given it.

#7 Don't talk rudly to adults

#8 Always share with other kids.

#9 Go to bed when you are told to.

#10 Research the pet and breed you want to be 100% certain that it is the right one for you.

# 11 Ask them about getting this new pet in a nice way and don't beg and whine about it.

I'm 100% sure that if you give those a try, they will see that you are serious about wanting to add a this pet to your life and family. :)

Answer 7

right down a contract. that way u swear to obey it. or first try something more simple like a dog and move up to ferret. hope that helps. sorry if it doesn't.

Answer 8

annoy them or pursuade them to get the ferret