What can I do to convince my mom to let me have a pet?

Question

ok, well my mom will not let me have a pet (even a little fish) because my boyfriend and me bought a betta fish and my mom cleaned it out like every other day which is bad for a fish (too much stress on them) and she complained that we didnt take care of it! We fed it enough every morning sometimes a very little bit at night. We didnt need to clean it out because my mom automatically did it and i told her not to cause we would've cleaned it out once a week if it was dirty. Well, the fish died like 4 months after we got it and now i'm not allowed to have any pet what-so-ever. i'm very responsible and she knows it so that couldnt be a reason for me not to have one... i've always had a pet so is there any way that i could maybe convince her to let me get one?

thanks :)

Answer 1

get an ubber cute animal that she just CAN'T say no too.

i just bring my home she can't say no after falling in love with it!

a netherland dwarf rabbit only weighs 1 1/2 lbs and so affectionate and cute!

small puppy maybe  

fish are boring  

Answer 2

Well you kind of shouldn't of let her care for your betta fish if she was putting stress on it.

Explain about you being responsible even if it means saying "You know I'm responsible!". I don't wanna sound like if you should tell her it was her fault; but just tell her that she got in the way of the fish cleaning.

Answer 3

This situation happens to soooo many people... when will parents learn that it's healthy for their children to have pets!

I guess... if I was in your shoes.... I would print out information on why you shouldn't clean the tank every other day and show it too your mom and explain how you've been feeling.

But what's most likely is going to happen is that she is still going to say no to getting a pet.  You need to use your bargening tools.  Say something like... I'm going to borrow my friends pet for a week and show you that I am going to be good with pets and not over exagerate on their needs.  Or you could say something like... if I don't take care of the pet after 1 week and 1/2 then you can take the pet back to the store.

Use your imagination.

Answer 4

Show your mom your responsible enough to have a pet. Maybe, do some chores around the house without her telling you to. It may take some time.

Answer 5

Show your mom that you are responsible.Ask yourself "Is my room clean?" "Did I Vacuum?" Wash the dishes before she does.Cook before she does do anything around the house that helps then maybe she might be convinced to let you have a pet.