How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Go Shopping with a Friend

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before you ask them make sure that you have been a good child and that you have not annoyed them.

   This sounds lame, but if your grades are good your parents probably won't mind letting you slack off, or have some fun. , Your parents probably would feel much better about letting you go if they know who you're hanging out with. , Say something like "We would like to leave at (insert time you want to leave)and plan on being home by (time you'll be back)."
   
   Normally, this can be solved by being completely calm and trying to lay out a compromise.
   
   If you act mature about things, parents normally will be reassured. ,,,, Be sure you have enough!
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   Step 2: Help them and do all your chores and when you ask them say that you have been a good girl/boy.

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   Step 3: Keep your grades up!

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   Step 4: Make sure your parents know who the friend is you're hanging out with

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   Step 5: if they haven't met them then introduce them.

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   Step 6: Ask your parents if you can go to the mall with (name of friend).

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   Step 7: Remember if they still say no

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   Step 8: politely ask them why and try to solve their problem with you going.

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   Step 9: Invite your parent(s) to tag along

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    Step 10: if all else fails; normally

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    Step 11: they won't disagree.

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    Step 12: If it doesn't work the first time

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    Step 13: keep trying and they will come around.

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    Step 14: Try to negotiate with them but keep your tone calm.

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    Step 15: Tell them you will spend your own money.

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