How can I convince my mom to let me attend a cheer studio that happens to be across town?

Question

It's the only one I can go to, and I'm paying for it 100% out of my work paychecks. I can take a bus back and forth or have my dad drive me until I pass my road test (which could happen at any time, I just have to book an appointment). Practice is held Tuesdays and Sundays. It's my life, my boring bus drive, and my money. But she's being really difficult. So what do I do? Thanks!

Answer 1

You don't say exactly what her issue is. Is it the money? Is it you traveling back and forth on your own? Is it the amount of time you have to put in?  Does she have something against cheerleading itself?

The big thing is to be mature about it. No whining or door slamming. It won't do a bit of good but it will certainly hurt your chances of winning her over. See if you can engage her in a rational point by point discussion.

Good luck!