Convince my parents

[brikwall96]

I pay for everything with the snake I have now

[ballpythonluvr]

I pay for everything with the snake I have now

That is well and fine but it is still you living under your parents' roof. So basically they have the say in what you can and cannot have. Just saying.

[WingedWolfPsion]

Here's something to consider--if you start setting aside all of the money you would use for the boa (cost of cage, animal, food, bedding, etc), and keep setting that aside, then when you move out, you not only will be able to get the boa, you'll probably be able to get 2 of them. Or an older animal. Or a morph.

I agree, though--unfortunately, the owner of the building gets to dictate what's allowed in the building. No one's saying you shouldn't try to convince her, but it is a matter of doing something for her, because she has no obligation to say yes, and you don't have an actual right to it.

Perhaps instead of asking her to allow you to get the boa...you should ask her what it would take for her to allow you to get the boa?

[nachash]

That is well and fine but it is still you living under your parents' roof. So basically they have the say in what you can and cannot have. Just saying.

Oy, seriously? Are we living in a Roman State via Ceasar's rule? This is America,
and in America we manipulate people to get what we want. Look, every kid knows what arguments and behaviors work best on their parents. If you don't, then figure it out. You got one snake, which is getting your foot in the door. Now your mom is clearly entertaining the idea, so go with that. But, what can you do to reinforce her entertainment at the idea of another snake?
Honestly, start keeping them in the dark about snake care. The more they know about how much you need to do for one snake, they will multiply that by 2 and be less ignorant but more hesitant.
Don't try to warm your parents onto your snake by taking it out in front of them. If they want to see your snake, they will ask.
Don't nag them. They know you want one.
And then again, there is also the old saying that "Apologizing is easy than asking for permission."

[tsy72001]

And then again, there is also the old saying that "Apologizing is easy than asking for permission."

I am sorry, and I do not wnat to fight, but this is what is wrong with youth today. To many allow and encourage youth to go against their parents and do what they want. Yes my son has a snake, yes he wants another one, but this is my home and my rules. Maybe one day he will get another, but when I say no I mean it. If he did break my rules there would be a punshiment, that would be getting rid of the snake if that is what the broken rule was. Why are jails so full?? Because there are people who think it is their right to do as they please. Learn respect and follow the rules that are set.

[kevinb]

I currently have the same problem. I'm almost 20 years old but since I still live with my mom and pop I still can't Have a larger snake. My.mom is the main issue as well. She has a phobia of large snakes And since she hears the word python She is paranoid of it escaping And killing her in her sleep. She allowed me a Baby garter I got from an expo because it was small. Now That he has put on a few inches she constantly nags about How big it is and tells me that one day I may come home to it missing and my dog with a new toy. We have had our share of arguments over the subject but I Have given up. I'm moving out next summer and my girlfriend who whole heartedly supports my hobby said I can have a snake room (yes she is That cool. ) I don't really want to wait but I Have to. Its her house and her rules sure I pay her rent....but she is Still my "landlord". I currently have a seperate savings account for snake funds. By the time I move out ill have money for a few morphs....more than I would Have now. So Just be patient. If you keep baggering her she will probably be more not up for the idea like my mom was.


Just my $.02

[nachash]

I love that people think youth is SUDDENLY rebellious. Anyone can run their house like they want to, sure. But as much as you want your rules kept is generally how much kids will strive to break them.
My dad's as Machiavellian as any parent, a former JAG officer with an authoritarian streak. His will can be bent like any other.
Your snake gets wrapped around a metal pipe. Do you try to rip it off? No, you slowly pull it around. Same as your parents.
Oh sure,
"when I put my foot down I mean it. I never compromise when I say no!"
please..., those kinds of parents are the easiest to trick. All you need to do is humor their need for control.

[zach_24_90]

She most likely means that you sound obsessive and recite facts frequently, which means you are a reptile geek like the rest of us here.

this is sad but true hahaha

I am sorry, but if you live under your parents roof I do not care if your 40 and they say no that is the answer. It is their home, they pay the bills! Be happy with one and when you move out get more.

i would have to disagree.. everyone probably did something similar at some point in their childhood where they were furious at their parents.. they just need to realize if its not going to hurt anything then whats the big deal? AND if your 40 and living in your parents house (which there is nothing wrong with really) there is no way you shouldnt have some say in the rules around the house lol i love my parents and all but it doesnt matter who you are, you have to give respect to get respect.. maybe its just my generation but oh well..

[zach_24_90]

I love that people think youth is SUDDENLY rebellious. Anyone can run their house like they want to, sure. But as much as you want your rules kept is generally how much kids will strive to break them.
My dad's as Machiavellian as any parent, a former JAG officer with an authoritarian streak. His will can be bent like any other.
Your snake gets wrapped around a metal pipe. Do you try to rip it off? No, you slowly pull it around. Same as your parents.
Oh sure,
"when I put my foot down I mean it. I never compromise when I say no!"
please..., those kinds of parents are the easiest to trick. All you need to do is humor their need for control.

i agree haha my dad is a navy master chief and has always been stern (understatement) but at the same time i wouldnt have it any other way cause i like how ive turned out but now that i look back on it as long as you make stern parents think they have control.. its like... do what you want all day everyday haha

[nachash]

be happy with one and when you move out get more.

please sir, may i have another?