How to Ask Parents to Allow You to See a Movie

Sometimes parents can be overly protective for good reasons, as there are things that young adults just should not do. However, most movies, despite all the common misconceptions, will not scar a young adult's mind. Nevertheless, asking to see the latest movie takes the right approach and tact or the request will end in denial.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Read as much about the movie as possible before asking the parent for permission to go see it. Information is key when winning over anyone's opinion on a subject, so attain the latest reviews and summaries of the targeted movie and highlight the positives about the movie.

2. Know the rating of the movie before asking your parents' permission. Parents will base their opinion of the film almost solely on the ratings system for movies, despite never having seen the movie. By knowing the rating of the movie, you can guess the level of parental resistance before asking to see the movie.

3. Point out the positives of the movie. Almost every movie has some redeeming value and it's your job to make sure your parents understand this value. Be sure to either write these items down or memorize them before asking the parents to allow you to see the movie.

4. Keep calm and levelheaded during the conversation. Confrontation will only result in your parents becoming more steadfast in their refusal. Make sure you make the case for the movie clearly and concisely.

5. Attain the opinion of other parents and friends of the family to support the movie. If someone you know has seen the movie, ask their parents to call your parents, or have the parents call them for conformation on the movie's redeeming values.