My mom doesn't think im responsible.

Question

Ok so today i went to a pet store, and i saw this adorable pet mouse, and it was like 3 bucks. so i asked her if i could have her and she said im not responsible enough and it will die. but i always help her. i vacuum my room everyday, clean the kitchen, and help fold blankets and take care of my other sister. What can i do to prove her that i am responsible enough?

Answer 1

hmm..talk to her :3

just ask. why dont you think i am responsible?

then explain why you think that you are responsible. just talk it out.

and REMEMBER. let  her talk, dont interupet. dont use that voice "wwwwhhhhhyyyyyy....." talk like your an adult. and if she still says no. just say ok and talk to her about it later. dont bug her just let her know that you really want one.

Answer 2

sounds like your already doing enough. lol

just wait till u get older,.

Answer 3

Research lots of facts about mice and the stuff you need to do for them, find a vet who can treat them, and be sure that you're ready for the commitment.  Mice only live a couple years, but once you get one, you're committing to doing everything it needs for that long, like feeding it every day and cleaning the cage.

Answer 4

Just keep doing your chores maybe help out a little more than you use to. Then bring it up again. They are a lot of responsibility. Have to have their cages cleaned once a week or more, fresh water and food every couple days, and a lot more.  

Answer 5

Before you start you pet purchase campaign, be sure that you really want a pet and are prepared to take full responsibility for it.

Think carefully about the kind of animal your household can accommodate and look after. You might be dying to own a pony, but if you live in the city it is probably not the best idea.

Research as much as you can about the animal of your choice. The more knowledge you have, the easier it is to persuade your parents to put some genuine thought to it.

Before approaching your parents, make a list of all possible objections they may have. Try to come up with reasonable answers to all of their concerns.

Be persistent with you request, but always remain calm and polite. Tantrums and tears will only prove that you are not mature enough to look after a pet.

Consider getting an after-school job that involves looking after animals. You could try dog-walking, helping out at your locale stable, or volunteering at an animal shelter. This will help your parents feel more confident about your ability to care for your proposed pet.

If you have a friend who owns the kind of animal you want, invite her over to talk pet care with your parents.

Start off by thinking small. If your parents are adamant that you can't have that mouse you are longing for, ask them to consider letting you have a smaller animal such as a goldfish. If you take good care of the small animal over a long period of time, they may reconsider buying you the mouse you want. Alternatively, you may discover you and your fishy friend are happy.

I hope this helps and good luck!

Answer 6

First voulonteer at a pet store. youll show her you can take care of rats

Answer 7

Every parent/child relationship is different so it is difficult to give advice when we don't know your moms side of the story.  

If you are being completely honest about the amount of work that you do around the house, then I don't understand why your mom won't trust you to get a mouse.  What you can do is write your mom a letter (Or just talk to her) asking her for her true opinion on why you are not responsible.  Ask her for examples.  Explain to her that you would like to understand where she is coming from since you feel that you are doing everything in your power to be responsible.  Ask her if there are things that she would like you to work on (grades, attitude, etc.)  In addition, offer her a proposition.  Tell her that if at any point she feels that you are not succesfully caring for your pet, then you will have to get rid of it.  You could also make a contract that states your responsibilities as a pet owner and the terms/conditions for if you fail to perform your responsibilities (allow a place for you and her to sign).

It sounds stupid but this has (almost) always worked for me.  

Most importantly, approach her with maturity.  If she still says no. dont stomp off to your room screaming that she is the worst parent.  Just accept the fact that your mom is hella strict/hard to work with.  

Also, if this does work, you really should try to be as responsible as possible with your pet.  If you do everything that I told you to do and she finally agrees and then you don't keep up with your end of the bargain she probably is not going to trust you again in terms of responsibility.

Answer 8

Well I have 2 pet mice and I am only 13.

My mum said I wouldn't be responsible enough, but I finally convinced her that I would be and she made me make all these promises and stuff.

But just promise her that you will clean the cage and stuff once a week, (otherwise it smells a bit)

[oh, and I recommend you get 2 mmice instead of 1, becaue otherwise, the one will get lonely and will not be active]

Just promise her and stuff.

Good luck! =D

Answer 9

Maybe vacuming and watching sis and folding blankets isnt what she means when she says responsible. Being responsible for a pet isnt just cleaning the cage and giving the mouse food or water. If the animal gets sick can you be responsible enough to pay for the vet bill and medication. Can you also pay for its food and bedding. Being a mom I totally understand where your mother is coming from. I know you think you are responsible for a 3 dollar mouse but if you cannot provide everything for the animal finantially yourself maybe you should wait till you get a job and a car and be sure that you can do everything for the animal then you dont have to ask mom to do or buy anything for you.

Answer 10

WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH RODENTS??!!!??!!!!

Answer 11

you could sit her down and have a talk about  wat u do around the house and stuff and also u could ask to get it and show her that u are responsible  then maybe she will let u keep it.  hope this helps if not srry

Answer 12

have a conversation with her. then, prove to her that you can do all your chores, even extra if possible. it will really work, and she wll think you are responsible. good luck!