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It's tough being a kid, especially when you and your parents have different ideas on what is appropriate or "cool". The term "generation gap" didn't come from nowhere - it's been an
issue between parents and their kids for all time. But it's an even tougher issue these days, as more demands are thrust on young people in order to fit in. Most parents realize that children need, not just want, to be accepted by their peers. Without that acceptance, their self-esteem can suffer and they may carry emotional scars for the rest of their life.
But how far should a child or a parent be willing to go for acceptance? Do you buckle under the pressure of every passing fad? Do you drive your parents crazy, demanding one extreme after another? Long skirts, short skirts, permed hair, blue hair, penny loafers, high-tops, tight jeans, baggy jeans - trust me, parents have seen it all. And now tattoos and piercings have worked their way into the teenage genre as the latest "thing". If you're a teen interested in body art, you're no doubt getting resistance at home. So, here are some things to help you out.
Breaking the Generation Gap
The first thing you need to do is understand where your parents are coming from. They were raised during a time when tattoos and piercings were almost exclusively seen on criminals, gang members and bikers. These people didn't get tattooed or pierced because they appreciated the beauty of the art - they got them to look rebellious and "tough". Many tattoos were done in prison cells or seedy parlors with no thought to safety or sterility. And you are like a precious gem to them - unscathed and innocent. The last thing they want to do is allow you to be put in harm's way. I know it's difficult to understand now, but it really is out of love that they hold you back.
You tell them you're watching videos with your friends parents, and get a friend to act like a parent.
Or just be a rebel, and don't tell them anything.
Tell them you need help with homework and you can do it with your friend.
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Demonstrate you can handle independance over a period of time.
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no
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you have to butter them up
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Offer to pay for it and explain how you will use it wisely.
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just be sneaky (:
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Tell them movies have the same stuff in it and you let me watch that.
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Why would you bull ride? U wdn't wanna persuade them. or just be good for like a yr.
Which persuasive techniques would you use when trying to persuade someone to let you go to bed late?
Beer
How do you persuade your parents to let you go on a mixed holiday?
Since you obviously will not be doing anything wrong, invite your parents to go along with you.
