How to Ask Parents for a Prom Limo

Getting driven to the prom in a limo is one of the things that makes prom special. The glamor of a limo is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to spend a night doing it right. For some promgoers, though, disapproving or skeptical parents stand in the way of a prom limo. If this sounds familiar, follow these steps to ask your parents for a prom limo.

Instructions

1. Get all the information together about the limo and its costs. Get prices, safety deposit information and how the rental works. Also be sure to get information on a range of limos, from the usual stretch to something very expensive and glitzy. This way you can use the expensive limos as a bargaining chip to get a regular limo.

2. Make the safety argument as it might be the ace up your sleeve that clinches the deal. Remind your parents that you're not renting just a limo but also a professional driver whose job it is to keep passengers safe. When you use this point mention it in a matter of fact way, without being combative. This way, it's sure to sink into your parents' decision making process.

3. Get some parental allies. A little bit of parental diplomacy will take you a long way in your quest for a prom limo. The next time you speak with one of your friends' parents who are getting a limo for their son or daughter, mention your parents' opposition and why you think they refuse. Don't push the fact too hard but let it settle in with the other parent so the next time your parents and your friend's parents speak the outcome will be in your favor.

4. Make the alternative worse. An age-old tactic used by children on their parents is to make the alternative to what they want much worse than what they want. So, if you have a feeling that your parents are going to refuse a limo, don't bring up the topic. Instead, mention you'll be riding with a friend whose driving record is known to be sub-par. When your parents question this choice, pretend to think of alternatives. Then, casually mention that some of your other friends are sharing a limo and maybe you can join them.