How do I get my mom to let me go to a party?

Question

I've been waiting to go to this party for ages (like, 3/4 months), ever since I heard about it. However, when I asked my mom about it she kept on saying "we'll talk about it tomorrow" etc, and kept putting it off. The party's this weekend and FINALLY I'm told that we have family friends coming over for the weekend. If they'd listened to me, I'm sure they would've organised it for another day. I'll only miss half of their time at my house, but my parents are reluctant to let me go. How do I convince them to let me?

Answer 1

This is the approach my daughter used and it worked.  Look mom, the only way that you are going to know that I can handle these kinds of gatherings and situations in a responsible manner, is for you to let me go.  You have raised me to know what is right and what is wrong.  Now you have to learn to trust me or learn from my actions that you can't.  Either way, you will not know until you let me go a little bit.  I need you to trust me.  

This worked great for my oldest daughter... it was however a line of---- for my middle daughter...  

Answer 2

Well, first ask your mom again. If she says we'll talk about it tomorrow, tell her no, we need to talk about it right now. And then tell her about what's happening and tell her that you'd only miss half of the time with your family.

*hoping for best answer** =]

Answer 3

it all depends on how old you are and what kind of party it is..

cant really give a good answer without more details...sorry..

Answer 4

I agree that we need more details for a good answer in your favor.

Other than that I would say it sounds like you might not win this battle. Your best argument is staying in good graces with them, while keeping the topic a priority. Explain your maturity level (even if its low), but explain that you brought this to their attention ages ago, and you would appreciate if they grant your one wish. Explain how important it is to you, and give legitimate reasons...nothing like "everyone else is going" because that wont work.

Just be honest and upfront with them...and hope for the best. All you need is for them to permit you to go...after that its smooth sailing regardless.

Lastly, agree agree agree...with anything they ask of you...even if they tell you to come home at a certain time...or stay with the guest until the last minute. Your only chance of going to the party is to meet their every demand, or else you losing the battle and a potential rough spot to get out of. It's all about communication and returning the favor.

Answer 5

You know that you should have plenty of time to attend parties, but your family should come first at the older generation, like your parents will not be here forever. If you are that determined to attend the party and it is acceptable for a person your age, and your parents actually have no problem with the party as a whole, see if you can go a bit later to the party as there is normally no reason that you have to be the first in attendance nor is it required that you are there for the entire party. Compromise it the name of the game here, but if the party is not something your parents would approve, then forget it and attend the next one. I highly doubt your parents would have rescheduled because of your party, adults have very busy lives and usually plan things when a majority can attend. Stop being so self centered, and realize the world does not revolve around your desires, You will have learned an early lesson for adulthood.  

Answer 6

Don't go to parties. Study hard in school.