How to Persuade Your Parents to Get You an iPad

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Have you had your eye on an iPad but can't convince your parents that getting one is a good idea? This article will offer some tips to help.

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Steps

1. Try to be reasonable when asking your parents for an iPad. Explain the advantages of owning one and let them make a list of disadvantages to compare. If they still say no, don't push it - wait until they’re in a good mood, and talk to them then.
   
2. See customer reviews on the iPad at certain selling sites. If you don't want to pay full price, check out eBay or Amazon for used iPads.
   
3. Think about what you'd do with it, and take responsibility.
   
4. Try to find a good deal, or trade. You could offer to pay half of the price if your parents are seeming a little unconvinced.
   
5. Learn everything you can about the item by reading actual owner reviews, not just what Apple describes on its website. You may find that it's not as good as you had expected.
   
6. Understand that the iPad is a big investment and may not be worth it in the long run.
   
7. Keep control of your temper when coaxing your parents.
   
8. Ask for it on birthdays, special occasions, Christmas. Visit Apple's website and show them photos, videos, and features of the device.
   
9. Try not to keep on about it, as your parents will likely become stressed and annoyed.
   

Tips

• Make a list of advantages and disadvantages. If there are at least 7 - 10 more advantages, then they may consider allowing you to purchase it.
  
• Your attitude matters. If you take care of your own things well and don't lose them, or if you have kept a pet well, then it would be reasonable to say that buying you an iPad is fine.
  

Warnings

• Do not press this if your family is having money issues.
  
• Do not beg or whine, this will only show that you are not mature enough to handle a $600 piece of equipment.
  

Things You'll Need

• Persuasion and coaxing skills
  
• Money
  
• A list of reasons why you should have one and why you shouldn't
  
• Anything else necessary
  

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