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Want to have a little furry friend like a hamster, rat, mouse or even a dog? Are your parents against it? This article will show you how to convince your parents to let you have a pet.

Steps

1. 1 Don't demand; start the conversation gradually and gather all the information you need! Have multiple options, if your parents disagree with the first option, you may suggest the second. (For example, if you want a rat, but your parents think the rat is a terrible creature, ask them to buy you a cute hamster.)
2. 2 Save up money!!! Parents may not want to spend money on buying a pet! Start saving money and you can set aside the required amount.
3. 3 Promise your parents to take complete care of your pet. Tell them that you are taking full responsibility for your new charge. After hearing your compelling promises, parents may reconsider their no.
4. 4 If you are no longer a child, you can earn extra money to earn the necessary amount of money. In some countries, you can find a job as early as 15 years old. Plus, if you get a job, you show your parents that you are a responsible young person. Once you get a job, you will have enough money to buy a cage, some toys, etc.
5. 5 Do all your homework. If you have an important test to write in the near future, treat it as an opportunity to show your parents that you are fully responsible for your actions.
6. 6 Go to the pet store with your parents. It may be easier for you to negotiate if your parents see a cute fluffy pet.
7. 7 Encourage your parents to take a pet to an animal shelter. If you or your parents are worried about the cost of the animal, then this problem is solved. In many shelters, you can take your pet for free. Visit one of the shelters with your parents and choose a pet. You can do a noble deed - to save the life of an animal.
8. 8 Talk to your parents. Sit down with them and ask them why they don't want you to have a pet. Listen to them carefully and try to understand their point of view. If you throw a tantrum when you refuse, your parents will think that you are a spoiled and immature person, and they probably won't let you have a pet. Also, if your parents give good reasons why you can't have a pet, then you should respect their decision. It may just not be the right time to have a pet.
9. 9 Be ready. If you do end up with the pet you want, make sure you can take care of that pet. Many people choose an animal that they like and then realize that they cannot take care of the pet and send it to a shelter. Therefore, think a few times before making a decision.

Warnings

• If you have pampered siblings or other irresponsible family members, try to protect the little animal from them.
• Don't beg; this behavior will annoy the parents, and they are unlikely to make a decision in your favor.
• If you have a cat and dog, they can harm your little pet.
• If you think other animals may harm your little pet, keep it in a separate room.