How to Ask Your Parents If You Can Stay Up All Night (Teens)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Practice.

   You might be nervous and afraid, so try talking to mirror or a picture of your parents.
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   Step 2: Repeat for a few hours until your confidence shines.

   , Just ask them boldly,"Mom and dad, I am planning on staying up all night.
   
   Will you let me do so?".
   
   Try doing puppy eyes and remain polite. , If it's a school night or the night before a big game then understand why they want you to have your sleep.
   
   If they are worried about what you will do, have an answer prepared.
   
   Agree to compromise. , They might give you some reasons, listen to them but give your points too.
   
   Go to your room and ask them later.
   
   Show that you have made some compromise. , There is nothing you can do now.
   
   Don't get into a quarrel with them. , They might have refused for a reason.
   
   It might be because you might not be mature enough and that is all for your good. , It's only possible because of them. , Get the things you want. , Don't spend too much.
   
   It might annoy your parents. , All nighters are no fun without gadgets! Get iPod (if you have), mp3 player, etc. , Inform them that you might need TV for the night.
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   Step 3: Go to your parents.

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   Step 4: Prepare for any arguments they might have.

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   Step 5: Ask them why.

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   Step 6: If they still say no

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   Step 7: give up.

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   Step 8: Understand why.

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   Step 9: Thank them.

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    Step 10: Plan for your all-nighter.

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    Step 11: Keep it low-budget.

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    Step 12: Have some electrical gadgets.

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    Step 13: Inform your parents about your plans.

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