How do i convince my parents?

Question

i have been offered an internship in india for this summer. The experience would be one in a lifetime and i would get to go w/ my best friends. I also talked to my guidance counselor and he said that this is definately my ticket to any college. I may even qualify for a peace corps badge.

The problem is my parents....

Financials are not an issue..they are more concerned about safety/health issues.

(1) my friends aunt as well as grandmother will be living w/ us boiling all our water and making us home cookedmeals for the duration of the trip.

(2) we will take all necessary shots/pills to prevent disease

what else can i say to convince my paretns to let me go?!

helppp pleaseee im at a dead end.

Answer 1

Definitely not the safest and most sanitary place in the world. If you were going for a couple of weeks, that would be one thing. But to live there.... hmmm..... I'm an adult and I'm not sure I'd want to live there. See if you can find a more exciting, stable place to intern.... by all means overseas.....

My brother-in-law went there on business and he had to get so many shots because of disease, it was scary even before he left. He heard many stories.... be cautious... you don't need to do anything to cause your parents grief.... go to a safer place....

Answer 2

Consider Aristotle's rhetorical triangle: ethos, pathos and logos.

Ethos is an appeal to your ethics. Convince your parents that you are a responsible, mature and moral person who will not get yourself into trouble. Do some research into the internship and show them that it is well established. Show them that the place you are staying is safe. You can also use the ethos of your professors, other peoples' testimonies, etc.

Pathos is an emotional appeal. You need to tell your parents that this is a wonderful opportunity and you may not get another chance. Remember that they want what is best for you and they love you and you love them.

Logos is a logical appeal. You can explain that you will not be gone very long, you will be under the protection of your friends and your friends' relations and that the benefits will outweigh the risks. Risks are inherent to everything.

Overall, I think you would have a wonderful time and I hope you convince your parents. Make sure you acknowledge that you understand their concerns. If you make a strong argument, it may also impress them and show them your maturity.

Answer 3

hmm.. try telling them that your friends aunt and grandmother is goign! also tell them were you are staying and how you will be living. also tell them that they will cook home cooked meals and boiled water for you! hop that works. my parents are like this too! they are afraid that ill get a desease lol parents they are so protective!

Answer 4

Hang on a sec. did u say india ?? i used to study their in my freshmen year and i enjoyed but the study was d**n hard. okay back to the point. tell ur parents its a lifetime chance this life u may never get to go again and tell them this is the chance to see the world. u'll make new friends and get to study their culture and blah blah blah once u get started u get more reasons in ur mine. ok good luck hope u enjoy. 1 more thing the airport there SUCKS big time.

Answer 5

Have your best friend talk to them. Get some pamphlets from a tourist agency to show them the modern side. Have them watch a Ballywood video. All those customer service reps I talk to when I help someone with AOL have to be living clean, modern healthy lives.

The rest of your message isn't clear. There isn't any such thing as a "Peace Corps Badge" in the Peace Corps. Do you mean some sort of "International Relations" merit badge from the Boy Scouts?

I would think good grades and the ability to spell "definitely" - or the ability to use a spell checker - would count more for college admission than a four week trip.