5 arguments to convince your parents to buy you a pet
Having a pet can be one of the best things in the world, but it also entails a lot of responsibility. That is the reason why some parents are hesitant to allow their children to have pets.
Are your parents one of those? It might take some convincing, but it can be possible. Here are some tips you can do to help.
1. First, decide on the pet that you want- The first thing you should do is to decide on what pet you want. It would be hard to convince them to buy a pet if you are not sure just what kind of pet you want. Before you can convince them you have to convince yourself first. Are you just clamoring for a pet because one of your friends has one, or perhaps your favorite celebrity? A pet is not someone you can buy and then just abandon when you don't feel like being responsible anymore. So before you decide, you need to be firm in your decision to get one.
2. Research on the breed so you can have more information- Once you have decided on the pet that you want, whether it's a dog, a cat or even a horse, it's time to choose the breed. Once you have narrowed it down, you will have to do your research on what it will be like to care for them. Not all pets are the same. Getting a dog is not the same as getting a horse so you need to beef up your knowledge to be better prepared.
3. Ask them if you can do a trial run so that they can know how it feels- To get the feel of having a pet, ask your parents if you can take care of a friend's pet for a few days so that they can see that you are ready for the responsibility.
4. Show them how a pet can teach you responsibility- One of the best things about having a pet is that you learn responsibility. This is one of the best arguments that you can present. Also, you need to show just how responsible you can be, you can do that during the trial run as suggested above. But if that is not possible, you can do chores around the house to show just how serious you are in taking care of a pet.
5. Present some of the benefits of having a pet- If they are still not convinced with the arguments presented above, why not tell them that there are actually many benefits to having a pet? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, studies have shown that having a pet can present more opportunities for socialization and exercise. Not only that, there are many health benefits too! You can experience a decrease in your blood pressure and even cholesterol. There are also many emotional benefits, as people will feel less lonely when they know they have a companion who will be with them for many years to come.
