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My parents say that the older I get I have to go to bed EARLIER, so next year I have to go to bed at 7:00. What do I do?

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Try and prove to your parents that you're becoming responsible enough to handle a later bedtime. Try helping out around the house as much as you can. Stay on top of your homework and get up for school on time without them having to wake you up. This will make it easier for you to ask them to let you stay up, and for them to possibly say "yes" to you.

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What if I don't have chores? How should I persuade my parents? By studying more?

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Yes, studying more could be a good way to persuade your parents. You could also offer to help them with their chores or errands.

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My parents make me go to bed at 8:30 and it is the summer. Any tips?

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Sit down with your parents and ask them if they could let you stay up a half hour later over the summer. Be sure to come up with reasons they should let you stay up! Saying you want to be able to spend more time with your family could be a good reason to give them.

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How can I get my mom to listen to me?

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Ask your mom if you can talk to her. Try and ask her if you can talk when she isn't busy. The time between after eating dinner and before you go to bed may be a good time to talk.

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I wanna stay up until 9, but no matter what, I can't convince my mom. How do I convince her?

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Show your mom why you staying up until 9:00 would be a good thing. You could explain that it gives you more time to finish homework, for instance. If nothing works, it's best to just stop pushing the subject for now.

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What if you are not a morning person? Would your parents let you stay up later?

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Your parents may not be as willing to let you stay up later if you have a hard time getting up every morning. Try training yourself to wake up on your own. Setting an alarm in the mornings may help you.

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I do every single one of these, but I mostly complain about waking up. What do I do?

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Try not to complain as much. Set an alarm clock in the mornings to help yourself wake up more easily on your own.

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Does this also help if she's letting your younger sisters stay up later?

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Yes. Approaching your mother politely may prove to her that you can stay up later like your sisters can.

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What if you did all these things but your parents think that you are pushing it? What do you do?

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Don't push the issue. Thank them for listening to you and let it go for now. You can try to ask them again in a few months or so.

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Does this work on all parents?

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This may or may not work on your parents. All parents are different, so not every parent will be convinced by these tips. However, approaching your parents as politely as possible and behaving nicely and responsibly are the best things you can do to sway them into letting you go to bed later. Hope this helps!

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What if I'm 11 and my mom makes me go to bed at 7?

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Talk to your mom and ask her if you can stay up until 7:30 or so. She may be more willing to push back your bedtime little by little.

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It's a weekend, plus visitors are here, and my mum will only let me stay up till 10. How can I get to stay up to 12 with her? Should I even ask her?

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You may not want to ask her just yet. It could be too soon. Instead, try asking her later on that week to let you stay up later the next weekend.

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What if your parents say no?

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If your parents say "no" to you, just let the topic go for now. If you still really want to stay up later, wait and ask them again after another few months. Be sure to stay on your best behavior in the meantime!

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