How can I convince my parents to get me a kitten?
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at
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Unfortunately, there really isn’t a good argument for getting a cat unless you have a rat problem. At least not to those who are set against it. I mean there’s the companionship, the love, the entertainment, the calming effect (to name a few), that a cat can bring into a home. But if you are trying to convince people who aren’t animal/cat people, all that means nothing to them. They won’t see it. It’s good that you have taken responsibility for a stray. Be thankful they are allowing you that.
Most people I know who don’t care for cats or are indifferent to them, were converted once they were really exposed to them. Right now, Gina needs a home more than Kiko (if he was being shown at Pet Co he’s living in a foster home until adopted). Maybe as your parents slowly get to know Gina, they may become converted too. And trust me, if that time comes, there will be another adorable kitten that needs adopting.
BTW, your parents may be COOTS, but they’re not that old. And age has nothing to do with their patience, hard headedness or stubbornness. It’s just a lack of understanding what an animal can bring into your home and heart.
I would first start off by telling them that if you can handle one cat, you can handle two. plus gina would absolutley love a new friend to hang out with. explain to them how important it is for cats to socialize, and that you could take care of them. and when it comes to the litter box, its really easy to clean that house cats live way longer when they are inside cats. hope it helped
How old are you?
If you are under 16 or 18 yrs old you shouldn’t be trying to convince your parents of anything…you’re a lil young to take on sole responsilbility of a cat..yes that’s right its ten times more work than a child. anyone who don’t believe me ain’t looking after their cat properly.
besides it’s your parents house and you’re too young to move out.
on the other hand if you’re over those ages then…and i assume you have a job or else how would you pay for these cats? ask your parents why they don’t think you’re responsible enough. did you have previous pets that you kinda neglected?
do they think you’re a lil immature and when the new kiten thrill wears off you’ll leave them to do the work?
maybe read up all you can on cats and get so much research/info so they see you serious. work out a budget plan of how much weekly you spend of your own cash not theirs paying for food, toys, boarding fees if you go away on holiday, litter, etc etc
but first you need to find out why they don’t want a cat maybe they just don’t like cats then if thats the case…you could always wait til you get your own place.
but seriously you should only be taking on responsibility for these cats if you are old enough cause until then your a minor and what they say goes really period!
Tell them you love them
You’ll probably have a hard time convincing your parents if they are completely set against it, but the best way to try is probably to appeal to both their emotions and logic.
First, figure out some other things you can do that take responsibility and make a plan to do them. Tell your parents you are going to prove that you are responsible by doing A,B,C.. for a month or two, then do it. Write it all out so you can come back later and show them that you did what you said you would.
Next- tell all their friends and your grandparents and aunts and uncles how you’ve decided that you want to show your responsibility to your folks so that they might possibly reconsider letting you have a kitten. Explain how you know it is an uphill battle but you have hope that your parents might allow it after you’ve proven yourself.
This will get all of them on your side- so they will be asking your folks how you are doing with the responsibility thing. If your parents say "great" then they might start asking and putting social pressure on your folks to relent and let you have a cat.
It may not work, but in the end you will also have developed more responsibility and be completely prepared to take care of a kitten once you are out of the house. Plus, your parents will have to deal with looking like mean parents in front of all their friends and family, too.
If you want to be around animals and your parents absolutely wont change their minds, consider volunteering at a local animal shelter. I did that in high school and it was a great experience- it makes a huge difference in the lives of a lot of animals that have no one to love them and help them.
it depends on how good at listening they are if they dont want to litsen then i would wait till they have no choice but to listen