How do I get my parents to give me the computer?

Question

We have two computers at my house, one new and one old. Everybody plays the new one, and the old one is never used, mainly because it is so slow due to everyone installing games on it. My parents are thinking about selling it to a used computer store. I want the computer to use for homework, mainly, but also to play games on.

I, and all of my siblings agree with me, am the good child. I'm 17 years old,and have been babysitting for 3 years for the same woman. I clean around the house (none of my siblings do) I take care of the dogs, which includes walking them, feeding them, giving them water, and giving them baths. I also give my dog her medicine (my dad does this in the morning on weekdays, because he wakes up earlier than me) for her ear infection. I also get decent grades, and take good care of my goldfish, but they're really easy to take care of.

How do I get them to let me have the computer? Is it selfish for asking?

Answer 1

No it is not selfish....but if you want a new computer take the opportunity to get one. In your post you said that you have been babysitting for 3 years...so save your money and ask your parents to match what you save and buy one or take the old one and clean off the memory and ask your parents for that one. This will prove that you are mature and ready to be responsible for your own stuff and you can take pride and doing it by yourself.

Answer 2

If they're selling it because they need the money, you're out of luck.

If they just want to get rid of it, you should lobby for your cause.  Even then, though, if they say "no" it's no.  No whining allowed.  :)

Answer 3

I think you should just ask for it, if your always doing stuff for them, they can give you something in return. Whats the point of selling it when you could have it? I dont think its selfish and it think your parents will give you it =)

Answer 4

you don't get them to just give you one. you have to find a good computer for a reasonable price. like i just bought one from our school district. it is a little older but still good enough for what i need it for. they had a great deal. the whole computer for $75. look for deals like that in your area. if you see a bussiness going out, call them and ask about there computers. the school districts around here update every 5/6 years. look around and do a little research. that may also prove to them that you really want and need a computer.