How to Win Arguments Against Your Parents

There are several steps one can take to win an argument. It also depends how reasonable an argument is.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Patience
• Courage
• Respect

1. First of all tell your parents what the exact situation is. If it is reasonable the parents will understand.

2. If not. Then explain why you think you are right. You should give some good reasons with examples to back up your case.

3. If it does not work, ask your parents to put themselves in your shoes and then think about their decision about you.

Tips & Warnings

• You should be somewhat independent and not dependent on your parents in case your parents don't want to listen to you and reject your argument.
• Make sure you discuss your situation when parents are in the best of their mood.

Resources

• Elementary School Supplies and Books

[Kathymcbain]

on 12/3/2008 and approach your parents with a reasonable solution. All of us "adults" like kids that bring solutions and not problems. If my daughter has a plan, I'm so much more apt to say yes. :)

[dsarokin]

on 11/23/2008 Good tips, all around. Of course, you haven't met MY parents.... !

[Cheerio]

on 11/21/2008 Good article. Its important to communicate openly with your parents so that they can understand where you are coming from.

[Rockney]

on 11/20/2008 You are exactly right! Being respectful takes you long way.

[Rockney]

on 11/20/2008 You are exactly right! Being respectful takes you long way.