How to Get More Privileges From Parents

As children become teenagers, they start to want more and more privileges from their parents. This is a natural part of maturing. Parents, on the other hand, are often reluctant to hand over those privileges. If you want more freedom, you will need to show your parents you can handle it wisely.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Earn your parents' trust. Don't lie about where you've been or why you got a bad grade. If you want privilege, you'll have to show responsibility. This is a situation where actions really do speak louder than words.
2. Discuss your desire for more privileges when no one is angry. It's not smart to start demanding responsibility when you're in trouble for coming home two hours past your curfew. Approach your parents when they're rested and in a good mood.
3. Argue in a reasonable and mature manner. If your parents don't want you to get your driver's license, do a little research on teens and good driving. Defend your case, and back it up with facts instead of tantrums.
4. Listen to your parents. You may not be interested in what they did in high school, but you show respect by listening. You may also get a clue as to why they don't want to give you more privileges.
5. Challenge yourself with difficult classes at school. Work hard. Your parents will be more likely to see you as a mature young adult who can take on responsibility.
6. Negotiate a contract with your parents that outlines your privileges and what happens when you abuse those privileges. Put it in writing, and get everybody involved to sign it. This will help minimize conflict.
7. Go slow when trying to demand more. It's sometimes difficult for parents to let their children grow up.