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How do you get your parents to say yes to Robux?

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Offer something in return. There's no sweeter words to a mom than "I will do the dishes." Offer some chores and ask for an allowance and payment in return. If your parents see that they're gaining something valuable out of the arrangement, they're more likely to open their wallets.

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How do I convince my strict mom to say yes?

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Give thanks! Telling her how much you appreciate her is a great way to open up the conversation. Let her know that you're grateful for everything she does for you, like keeping you safe, housed, and fed. Just make sure that this isn't the first compliment you've ever given her, or else she'll definitely suspect your motives!

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What is a polite way to ask for money?

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Use proper manners—never demand anything. Even if your parents say no to your request, being polite and understanding will go a long way should you ever ask again or ask for something else.

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What if the stuff I want to buy is over $100?

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Ask for small amounts of money at a time and save up slowly. Don't remind your parents how much you have earned in case they want to stop giving you money. Do chores around the house. If your parents ever give you money to go to the corner store for sweets, don't buy anything and keep the money.

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How do I get my parents to give me an allowance for chores?

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First, show them you do your chores and make sure you do them nicely and correctly. The more effort you put in, the more likely they are to want to reward you. Maybe you could tell them you've set a goal on something you want to buy, but you want to work for it. Then nicely ask for an allowance for the chores that you do. Negotiate a reasonable price for the amount of chores you do and how many times a week or month you get your allowance.

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What are some other activities that my parents might give me money for?

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Offer to do the dishes for a month or clean up their room. There are all kinds of chores that they would rather not do themselves and wouldn't mind paying you for.

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What is a good way to ask my parents if I can do chores for extra money?

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Ask them if you can have an allowance. Say "If I clean the living room once a week and do the dishes every night, how much could I get a week?"

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What if I already do all the chores, and can't offer anything back for money?

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Try asking if they would consider starting to pay you a little for your chores. Or ask them if there is something extra you could do to earn some money.

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How can I get money from a parent I am not close with?

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Try to hang out with them more, spend time with them, and you will get close to them before asking for money.

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How can I obtain money from my parents for a phone?

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if you are a teenage student or a child getting a new phone don't beg or plead - negotiate. if you a student, you could show to your parents that your studies and grades are increasing, every parent wants their child to succeed. If your parents say no, then don't fight or argue -- simply say okay and ask in a few days. Work for it, ask for jobs around your home or ask for allowance. If your birthday is near, ask for it then or ask for money from your relatives. But the key point is not to fight but to negotiate.

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How do I get money from my parents for something I lost?

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The best way would be to earn it by doing chores. It shows that you are sorry for being careless and that you care enough to work for it.

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What if I ask my parents and negotiate with them, but they say they can't afford to give me $10?

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You may have to compromise, asking for less money. If you need the $10 for whatever you're doing, you may not be able to do it. Another way would be to get the money slowly, e.g. $2 a week for chores.

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What if I already get an allowance, but I want more money?

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You can ask your parents for extra chores to earn more money.

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What if I ask for money and they say no because I'm not doing my chores?

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Do your chores. If you really need money urgently, promise you will do the chores and give them a precise time when the chores will be done. Then stick to your word, or they'll probably never give you money again.

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What happens if they can't afford to pay me 2 dollars a week?

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Ask your neighbor if they have any work for you, let them know that you are really badly stuck for money.

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How can I get money from my parents when my punishment is getting no money?

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Maybe once your punishment is over you can eventually ask if you could start getting an allowance. Don't push it if they say no or ask when the punishment will end. Once it's over and they maybe say yes do your chores properly to show you are ready.

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What are some activities in university for which my parents can give me money?

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Generally, at that age, you should be looking to earn money through a job, not through doing things for your parents. But you can always ask them if they would be willing to work something out for you. If you don't live with your parents, there's probably not much you can do for them remotely; you should simply ask them if you need a little financial help. If you do live with them, or are visiting, you could possibly do chores for them around the house, run errands, babysit a younger sibling, or whatever they need done.

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How can I earn money for a new phone if I don't get pocket money?

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You could do odd jobs around the neighborhood, or talk to your parents about a weekly or monthly allowance.

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How can I get my parents to give me the allowance they agreed to?

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You can make a chart to remind them and put more effort into your chores.

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What can I do if my parents refuse to give me money under any circumstances?

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Leave it alone, and maybe ask a different relative or loved one.

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