How do I convince my parents to let me do something big?

Try the tips below and let me know how they work out!

1. Ask with gratitude, show appreciation!
2. Trade what you want for what you can do.
3. Make them look good.
4. Match funds.
5. Earn credit, slowly.
6. Be part of the solution, not the problem.
7. Ask for delayed response.
8. Stage your requests carefully.

How do you tell your parents you don’t like your major?

Major conversations: How to tell your parents you are changing…

1. Start the conversation early.
2. Focus on your common ground and understand that they have good intentions.
3. Lead with the facts instead of emotional appeals.
4. Celebrate the experience.
5. Be realistic.

What would you do if your career choice is not what your parents wanted to?

When Your Parents Don’t Approve of Your Career Path, Do These 5…

1. Consciously separate your opinions from theirs. Our opinions and values are initially developed within the context of our family life.
2. Provide information.
3. Get really into it.
4. Prepare to support yourself.
5. Find a mentor.

How do I tell my parents that I want to study abroad?

How to convince your parents to let you study abroad

1. Prepare, prepare, prepare.
2. Present in the right way.
3. Mention the personal gains.
4. Show them how you’ll stay safe.
5. Promise them you’ll keep in touch.
6. Hint at the fact that they’ll get time off.
7. Call attention to the whining.

How do I talk to my parents about changing my major?

If you are changing your major, or want to, and are concerned about parental reaction, a counselor at Student Health and Counseling Services is here to help you think through your decision and the conversation you will have with your mom and dad. After all, you feel great when your parents are proud of your accomplishments.

How does my family react to my decision to go to college?

Parents may tell you very clearly that you are making a big mistake, or they might show disappointment in more subtle ways, such as seeming disinterested in what you are doing in college. A counselor will not tell you how to deal with your family and its reaction, but he or she will help you:

How do you know if your parents are disappointed in You?

On the other hand, you feel extremely conflicted if you sense they are disappointed in your decisions. Parents may tell you very clearly that you are making a big mistake, or they might show disappointment in more subtle ways, such as seeming disinterested in what you are doing in college.

How do you feel when your parents are proud of You?

After all, you feel great when your parents are proud of your accomplishments. On the other hand, you feel extremely conflicted if you sense they are disappointed in your decisions.