Prove You're Responsible to Your Parents

Do you want a new pet? Video game? Cell phone? Or maybe you want to go see a good movie? Well, here are some ways to prove that you're responsible!

Steps

  1. Talk to your parents about what you want. If you do a lot of work and then just say, "Can I have/go to _______?" then they will feel used because you did work just for you. Show them first that you want it for you, and do something in return.
  2. Try doing chores around the house, show them that you're not afraid to work for what you want. Try doing something you never do, such as wash the dishes, clean the pets cage or litter tray, or take your dog for a walk, do laundry, fold clothes, mop, wash windows, clean toilets, disinfect counters, etc.
  3. Try doing extra credit work at school and/or study hard and get good grades. This will show them that you can balance school with home.
  4. Try to avoid childish words like "um" or "duh" because it makes you sound immature. Instead, say strong and powerful words such as inaccurate instead of wrong, etc.
  5. Avoid things they don't like. Stay away from the bad crowd at school. Don't watch that television show your parents hate, find trashy, or don't approve of. This will show that you do care about their opinion and that you aren't just going your own way.
  6. Go out of your way to compliment them, or do an extra chore. Little things like this show them that you really are responsible.
  7. Don't try to impress them by saying super sophisticated words either, they might think you're being a show off - and how responsible does that sound?
  8. Prove you can take care of yourself. If your parents come home from work, exhausted, don't pester them to make dinner for you. Make it for them! (there's a time and place for everything...if they just woke up, don't start rambling about the new plans your friends made).
  9. Be punctual. If your curfew is at 11, be home by 10:30. If your school starts at 8, wake up at 6:30 instead of at 7:30. You won't have to beg your parents for a ride. Let them know of all events in advance.
  10. Be sure to do your daily chores and don't be lazy. This will show your parents you will be willing to take care of the something you want.
  11. If you want a cell phone show them that you are going places more often and need to stay in touch a little more.
  12. Tell your parents that you think you are old/responsible enough to go to/ have what you want. Give them examples, but only a few (important ones, of course) so you don't sound like a braggart.

Tips

  • Do stuff without being told. Mow the lawn, wash the dishes, clean your room, do the laundry, take out the trash, and paying attention to details, etc without your parents telling you to or making hints
  • Don't keep asking over and over again... pestering is a terrible choice
  • Make sure you don't appear a suck up. Also make sure that you do this after you get whatever you were working for (if there was anything) or your parents will know you were just sucking up to get what you want.
  • If your parents say "I am going to go downstairs and wash the car" say "No, don't worry about it I'll get it." Offering to do something for your parents is good too, it shows them how much you love them.
  • Maybe tidy or clean your room one day. Take out all the stuffed animals and things you had since you were 3 and show them you've grown and need the space for something like studying.
  • Tell your parents that you will pay for the thing you want, they will be surprised at your maturity.
  • If you have a sibling make sure you don't fight with him/her.
  • Don't get upset if they say 'no' just try again.
  • If you're trying to prove this because you're not always responsible, tell them that you're trying to improve and go out of your way to make sure to show you parents that you can handle responsibility.
  • Always think of positives that would come out of having or going to a certain place before you ask them if you can, you could get caught out and not know what to say when they ask you why you need to go or have something.
  • Do not show off by saying things like' I did all of my chores today', parents will eventually realize and reward you greatly for it.
  • If you have been fighting with your parents lately, apologize. That is being responsible and taking the blame, which parents like to see.
  • Try to help them out with things around the house, and don't ignore them when they ask you to do something.
  • Offer them what you can do around the house, and when you get a meal or something off your parents always say thank you and use your manners.
  • Try to point out how you will try to be more responsible in the future, as well as in the present.
  • If you have a pet and you regularly do not take care of it, do it now. Plus, if your mom's having a hard time at work help out around the house.
  • Don't continue to ask over and over again for something.
  • Don't leave your things in the way of your parents and tell them after you solve your problems.

Warnings

  • Don't complain when your parents don't think that you're responsible. It's much more productive to prove to them that you ARE responsible. Remember, actions speak louder than words!
  • Whining doesn't help.
  • If you're working for something, such as a new pet, help out to prove you can handle it. If you already have a pet, take extra care of that pet to show you can handle another. If you have a dog and a fish, and want a bird, then care for and play with your dog, and interact with your fish as best you can.
  • Don't turn into a huge suck-up. Your parents will see right through this.
  • Ask your parents before selling anything.

Things You'll Need

  • Good grades
  • A polite attitude
  • Good relationship with parents
  • Lots of love
  • Good cleaning skills
  • Respect is a must.
  • "ACTUAL" Responsibility.
  • Kind words
  • Maturity

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