Habitat - Indoor :: turtle tank problem PLEASE HELP!!

[kikicool]

Here's another suggestion: while showing him around the house with a tape measure, remind your dad that pets are supposed to teach kids responsibility. Right? So... what does doing the LEAST amount possible teach you? Ask him that

My mother always said "You catch more bees with honey than vinegar." Meaning, you'll get more of what you want through sweetness than just pestering him. Since you mentioned that he's stubborn, you need to think of a way to make him think the BEST set up is HIS idea. perhaps you can show him all the research you've been doing on caring for your l'il guys. Then, tell him your ideas (think of a few options) and ask him what HE thinks is the best idea. might work. my dad is stubborn too--and this is how I got through to him for years

[CApears4u2]

Kikicool:

AWEsome! Exellent advice! This works very well! Especially for wives!!

Still don't know what CORHS means...

[JuelisKaylee]

Especially for wives ey......LOL....funny remark CApears4u2....

[steve]

CoRHS is the Colorado Reptile Humane Society. http://www.corhs.org/

[still no turtle]

lol this forum is jokes i got a good idea that just might work...my brother does it and gets alot out of it too..... act depressed...

lay low for a bit then ask them again when everyone is happy. dont ask when they r tired from work or cooking or something...maybe if they read newspapers that would be a good time. try and seem calm when ur asking as if nothing is gonna happen if they say "no". then if they say no... be like "ok" calmly...and go to ur room (while acting sad).

~~ i have never tried this so dont blame me if it doesn't work ~~

good luck!

[CApears4u2]

Hmmm... Well said. You have some good points. That should get them thinking about your feelings - if they're sensitive enough - and maybe they will realize how important it is to you and want you to be happy.

Seeing your child sad isn't easy for a parent. That is unless they figure out it's a scam! Better make it as genuine as you can.

You are especially right when it comes to the timing of your approach. Asking them when they are tired after work or while cooking or stressed about anything is bound to get you an automatic "no!" 'Cause all it does is add to the stress and make it worse.

Good point!!