I am a father of 3, now my kids are not even close to teen years, as i am only 29. But I am sure that your parents are looking at part your age. As being only 13 (please dont think I am putting you down for your age) they know, or are worried about your intrests changing too quickly as you progress to man hood. the worst thing i could see with my kids and would keep me from setting anything big up for them, would be that they are very intrested excited about the fish at first, but then you get busy and/or lose intrest in the hobby. Right now you have little invested and little to loose. I also don't know you personally so it would be hard to say as a parent one way or another that you are responsible enough for a large tank. The other thing could weigh on their minds is things your not aware of like finances for the family.
If i was you, I would ask my parents to set a time aside to talk about the tank situation. Pin them to a time and not just go and spring it on them out of no where. Be respectful, listen to what they say, and if needed be patient and you may need to wait a few years and prove your intrests are with the fish. I might even slyly make a comment that fish could even keep you out of trouble. But remember to respect your parents.
Not all parents have the best intrest of their children in mind and give in to their whims, other children have earned respect and shown that they are responsible. You need to talk calmly and try to remember non fish keeping people do not always understand us, or have preconsived ideas that tanks are smelly, humid, and too heavy for the floors you wish to place them. Be calm show you have done your research and always be respectful.
I hope this helps, and remember your parents are trying to avoid this subject, so allow for them to prepare as well and set a specific time to discuss. And i cant stress enough, have patients and respect your parents.
I hope its not to preachy and i hope you can get some answers.
If i was you, I would ask my parents to set a time aside to talk about the tank situation. Pin them to a time and not just go and spring it on them out of no where. Be respectful, listen to what they say, and if needed be patient and you may need to wait a few years and prove your intrests are with the fish. I might even slyly make a comment that fish could even keep you out of trouble. But remember to respect your parents.
Not all parents have the best intrest of their children in mind and give in to their whims, other children have earned respect and shown that they are responsible. You need to talk calmly and try to remember non fish keeping people do not always understand us, or have preconsived ideas that tanks are smelly, humid, and too heavy for the floors you wish to place them. Be calm show you have done your research and always be respectful.
I hope this helps, and remember your parents are trying to avoid this subject, so allow for them to prepare as well and set a specific time to discuss. And i cant stress enough, have patients and respect your parents.
I hope its not to preachy and i hope you can get some answers.
