How To Persuade Your Parents to Let You Get a Video Game
You want to play that game, but your parents won't let you.You know from experience that those tactics rarely work, so your first impulse might be to throw a fit.This article will show you how to make a formal presentation to your parents about why they should allow you to play the video game.You might get what you want if you put in some extra work.
Step 1: You should anticipate your parents objections.
They might have a number of reasons why they don't want to play a video game, so you'll need to be prepared to refute all of their arguments.Make a list of all the reasons they wouldn't approve of your request.They may have made arguments about video games before.If you don't play the last game they bought you, you're not doing well enough in school to get a new video game, and you spend too much time playing video games
Step 2: Prepare your answers to their objections.
When you are in the middle of a conversation with your parents, you might not be able to think quickly or clearly.It is always a good idea to plan your points in advance.If you want to remember your parents objections when you need them, write them down and commit them to memory.According to research, playing action-oriented video games improves peoples ability to process information quickly.It is important to point out that interacting with technology is necessary for employment today.
Step 3: An outline of your argument is required.
The order in which you present the points of your argument is very important, so you should place them in an outline before you talk to your parents.The most important parts of your argument should be put at the beginning.Promises for how you will earn this privilege are the most positive points of your argument.A demonstration that you understand the difference between violence in video games and real life, promising to get a part-time job to help pay for the game, and sticking to a strict schedule are some examples of early/major points.
Step 4: Take your outline and turn it into a speech.
Speaking from notes allows you to make more eye contact with your audience, which makes them trust and believe in you.You look like you know what you're talking about when you speak from conviction.It is difficult to speak from notes, so if you are more comfortable, just write your argument like an essay for school.It's possible to read from it when you talk to your parents.Speaking notes should outline your argument concisely.You don't want to look like you're reading your whole argument; you want just enough detail to spark your memory so you can explain the point in your own wordsYou can use symbols or visual clues on your outline to jog your memory.For example, if you want to speak slowly, you could use bold words.You could leave a blank line or a line of asterisks where you want to take a break.
Step 5: You should practice your presentation.
Before you talk to your parents, you want to be familiar with your points.If your parents can't hear you, present your argument from your notes or speech.Make eye contact with your reflection by putting your presentation into a mirror.
Step 6: Drop hints.
Do not drop your request out of the blue.Bring the game up without asking them for a week or so.Tell them that you tried out the new game at a friend's house, and that it was so much fun.At least they will be surprised when you ask them, since they know you are buttering them up for your request.
Step 7: It is a good time to talk.
It might seem like a good idea to wait until your parents are distracted, but if they are, they will be more likely to say yes.They will probably be able to tell that you are trying to sneak a request in under the radar.When your parents are relaxed and in a good mood, you can talk with them for a few minutes.
Step 8: Address the parents at the same time.
Both parents will need to agree on the purchase when it comes to decisions like this.Even if one parent is more likely to say yes if you approach them alone, he or she will still have to run it by the other parent.It is better to speak to both of your parents at the same time.
Step 9: Give a full presentation.
You should be able to give your full presentation without any interruption.Hopefully, they will be impressed by the speech or presentation notes you have prepared, and will start to change their position on the video game issue before you even start your argument!If you don't feel comfortable speaking from notes, you can type out a full speech and read it off the page.
Step 10: Speak clearly and directly.
You have to make sure that your parents understand you when you make an argument.Without losing your place in the presentation, speak loudly and make eye contact with your parents.
Step 11: Strike the tone you want.
It's important that you don't sound rude or childish when undoing your hard work and preparation.You are mature enough to have your request granted if you are polite and respectful throughout the discussion.Don't lose your temper when your parents say no.The argument is not lost yet.Do your best to offer solutions to their concerns, but be aware that they may give you reasons for their refusal.
Step 12: Don't push your luck.
Your parents might still say no after all your hard work.After exhausting the argument, you should drop the issue.It will irritate your parents and make them less likely to grant you requests in the future.