Advice to get your parents to let you go to another concert

ruggs1996

Hey,

I went to go see Elton John at MSG on Sunday for the first time ever! He is one of my favorite artists of all time and he is amazing. He is playing in Philly Friday and I want to go badly. It's Elton's birthday and I need to convine my parents to let me go. I will buy the tickets. I just don't know how to tell them and I am afraid they won't let me go. Any advice?

LloydXmas

ruggs1996 wrote:

Hey,

I went to go see Elton John at MSG on Sunday for the first time ever! He is one of my favorite artists of all time and he is amazing. He is playing in Philly Friday and I want to go badly. It's Elton's birthday and I need to convine my parents to let me go. I will buy the tickets. I just don't know how to tell them and I am afraid they won't let me go. Any advice?

Buy them tickets too? Problem might be solved there

Kilgore_Trout

you sound like a responsible young person... i can remember those parental permission days

buy a bus ticket and go without them knowing

get into some trouble

:twisted:

norm

well let's start here...why do you think they wouldn't let you?

ruggs1996

norm wrote:

well let's start here...why do you think they wouldn't let you?

its happened in many instances when i go to see concerts. i wanted to pearl jam for a 3rd time in a week...no

i wanted to see roger waters for a second time...no

idk i just feel they wont let me go because they think "once is enough". Who knows when Elton John will be back again. He may not. I really wanna go

Kilgore_Trout

ruggs1996 wrote:

norm wrote:

well let's start here...why do you think they wouldn't let you?

its happened in many instances when i go to see concerts. i wanted to pearl jam for a 3rd time in a week...no

i wanted to see roger waters for a second time...no

idk i just feel they wont let me go because they think "once is enough". Who knows when Elton John will be back again. He may not. I really wanna go

how much does sir elton really mix up his setlists though... is once enough? not to side with the parents :geek:

Attaway77

That's a tough one, my mom was always cool about letting me go to conerts, she knew what it meant to be that age.. SOOOOO either they except it or you think about what Kilgore_Trout said.. It's not bad advice, it's having some freaking fun while you can CAUSE YOUR YOUNG AND CAN STILL DO IT!! Most of us on here have been there and done that, so you are going to get mixed advice.. First and foremost talk to your folks, after that do what you gotta do.

ruggs1996

he mixes it up every once in a while like every 10 shows or so. I'm pretty sure he'll mix up the show on his birthday. plus it's elton john. My dad has to been like 5 elton john shows. he'll side w/ me i hope. it depends if hes up to go

PilateOfTheStorm

happens to me too

a lot of
"But haven't you already seen this band?"
"Isn't once enough?"

It depends on how badly you want to go, and how forgiving your parents are

If they are like NO NO NO and being really strict about it, you could just lie I suppose, that would work if you don't mind lying to them

or

If they are like NO but not that bothered, or you can wear them down just tell them reasonably why you want to go so bad, what you'll do to "earn" it and how you'll pay for it yourself etc.etc.

McCready00

ruggs1996 wrote:

norm wrote:

well let's start here...why do you think they wouldn't let you?

its happened in many instances when i go to see concerts. i wanted to pearl jam for a 3rd time in a week...no

i wanted to see roger waters for a second time...no

idk i just feel they wont let me go because they think "once is enough". Who knows when Elton John will be back again. He may not. I really wanna go

Shithawk !

Pearl Jam is a thing.. I mean, I would never miss their shows when they come over here.. Actually, Ive done many many many miles of hitchhiking to see them, slept outside, spend many dollars...

But not according your child to see Roger Waters for a second night? ( hopefully it was not Pink Floyd ! ) .. MY... GOD...!!!! ))): Which tour was it? DSOTM or The Wall ?

I spent 600$ for two tickets ( second ticket was for a gift ) to get good tickets for the show. I enjoyed every single moments of the show.

I wanted to see Elton John some years ago but never happened. Got few shows on DVD and, well, all his first albums. This guy did great songs.. great great songs. Well, let's not forget Bernie Taupin behind this.

too bad man..

Personally, the idea to invite them was not bad at all.

RYEzupSF

You have a great case. When you approach your parents try it from a problem solving point of view. "This is something I really want, how can we make this happen? What do I need to do?" or something like that. This always worked with my folks. And if your dad is a fan that is a big plus.

BinauralJam

I'd Lie

Cliffy6745

Drive fast, take chances

JonnyPistachio

Easy. You start off talking about doing some hookers and hard drugs.. then you end saying you've thought it over and you'd rather see Elton John. Can I go Mom? How could she say no to that?

Cliffy6745

JonnyPistachio wrote:

Easy. You start off talking about doing some hookers and hard drugs.. then you end saying you've thought it over and you'd rather see Elton John. Can I go Mom? How could she say no to that?

Who would rather see Elton John and do hookers and drugs though?

pjhawks

ruggs1996 wrote:

norm wrote:

well let's start here...why do you think they wouldn't let you?

its happened in many instances when i go to see concerts. i wanted to pearl jam for a 3rd time in a week...no

i wanted to see roger waters for a second time...no

idk i just feel they wont let me go because they think "once is enough". Who knows when Elton John will be back again. He may not. I really wanna go

if you don't think they will check just tell them you are going to see someone else. or get a friend to go with you and tell them that your friend really wants to go but doesn't want to head into philly alone.

dr0ptheleash

I would state your wholeee case in a reasonable fashion, and then, if they still don't let you go for no good reason, then, be a kid, and do it anyway. I was in your shoes not too long ago and guess what, they will eventually get over it. Even if you are a generally responsible person who does not really want to deceive them, you only get to be young once. Even if you do get caught, the lies will subside, you'll gain their trust back, and you will be left with a lot of great memories from the awesome concert you went to see, as well as a story to tell later.

I say do it. You've got no reason not to other than a simple, permissible "yes." Hell, drink underage and lie about your plans. Have some fun!

faceintheclouds

mom, dad, im sleeping at beckys tonight.

rick1zoo2

ruggs1996 wrote:

Hey,

I went to go see Elton John at MSG on Sunday for the first time ever! He is one of my favorite artists of all time and he is amazing. He is playing in Philly Friday and I want to go badly. It's Elton's birthday and I need to convine my parents to let me go. I will buy the tickets. I just don't know how to tell them and I am afraid they won't let me go. Any advice?

did you get all of your homework done??

Kilgore_Trout

dr0ptheleash wrote:

I would state your wholeee case in a reasonable fashion, and then, if they still don't let you go for no good reason, then, be a kid, and do it anyway. I was in your shoes not too long ago and guess what, they will eventually get over it. Even if you are a generally responsible person who does not really want to deceive them, you only get to be young once. Even if you do get caught, the lies will subside, you'll gain their trust back, and you will be left with a lot of great memories from the awesome concert you went to see, as well as a story to tell later.

I say do it. You've got no reason not to other than a simple, permissible "yes." Hell, drink underage and lie about your plans. Have some fun!

theres something hilarious about rebelliously seeing elton john against your parents wishes

i just feel like that should be reserved for dangerous metal/punk shows

RYEzupSF

BinauralJam wrote:

I'd Lie

That works too.

JOEJOEJOE

When I was 15, my mom would used to cover for me because she knew my dad would worry if I went to concerts. She was a great enabler when it came to sneaking around!

I remember riding my BMX bike to the bus stop, taking the bus to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (all they great bands played there back then), see the show, and take the bus/bike home. I was always worried that my dad would be awake waiting for me, but it USUALLY never happened!

My most drastic sneak occured way back in the 80s when Iron Maiden was on their first U.S. tour. A few friends and I drove 60 miles to see them in San Bernadino. Once the show ended, we went to the local Dennys, and by the time we got back to L.A., it was around 2am. I had told my parents that I was staying over at a friend's house. When I got dropped-off at 2am, I came up with the bright idea of sleeping in my mom's 1976 AMC Pacer (coolest car ever!). It wasn't too comfortable, so at around 5am, I went into the house, and later that morning, I simply told my parents that my friend's dad decided to take his son fishing, so they dropped me off at home at 5am.

Poncier

JOEJOEJOE wrote:

I came up with the bright idea of sleeping in my mom's 1976 AMC Pacer (coolest car ever!). It wasn't too comfortable.

C'mon the Pacer was the "wide body" how could it not be comfortable?

Thoughts_Arrive

Just go to the concert without them knowing and when they bust you just tell them you are minding it for a friend.

BinauralJam

How'd this turn out?