start paying rent for that little corner space and toss a few bucks for the electricity bill once in awhile always help
Parents aren't cool with my idea...
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They may be feeling the economic down turn as well. Having all these extra tanks will effect the bills...pitch in a bit, (or a bit more). At least suggest it to them....find out what their concerns are.
Focus on getting back on your feet.We all go through times when we gotta cut back on fishkeeping cause life gets in the way.When youre back in your place go nuts.
Hope your dad digs the 90 and continues fishkeeping fter you go.
Hope your dad digs the 90 and continues fishkeeping fter you go.
i think were assuming hes young enough where leaving isnt really a option.sick_lid;3414383; said:
but if your over 18 not in school and on bad terms the quoted answer may be appropriate.
other wise i would just ask there reasoning, if there in a good mood hopefully they will give you a better answer then because i said so.
edit: nvm your 21 i would say unless you pay for something or avoid whatever problem there problem is with it. you probably wont change there opinion.
edit: other option buy a webcam, automatic feeder, automatic water changer. set them up in your own house. dont know how often you go there though
My mom didnt want me having any tanks at all! What I did was, while she was sleeping, I got a friend over to help me place the tank where I wanted, washed it and filled it up right after. I dont know how your parents would take it but my mom laughed it off and said, "You're an idiot Isa". I guess she realised I wasnt going to throw it out after tiring myself out setting it up. So its either she throws it out, or it's going to be there for quite some time.
^ doing what the above poster mentioned just proves your not as responsible as you claim and would probably cause them to blow a gasket...
Honestly, best bet is to talk to them and see where they're coming from and what their argument is. If its something simple like the extra fees, then ask them if you can pay the difference and set it up...
But if its something else, like they are worried about any potential damage caused etc, then i guess you may just be out of luck (since they do have a point) and you'll just need to wait till you move back to your own place and then setup the tanks there...
Alternatively, it could be that they are worried you WON'T actually move the tanks out when you move in a couple of years time... at which point they are probably wondering what's going to happen to the tanks, since they most likely won't want more tanks stored away in their house, especially if they have to maintain them...
Either way, best of luck with your situation, and just have a proper chat with them and see what they say... just don't try and push your luck too far and maybe you'll be able to come to some sort of compromise...
Honestly, best bet is to talk to them and see where they're coming from and what their argument is. If its something simple like the extra fees, then ask them if you can pay the difference and set it up...
But if its something else, like they are worried about any potential damage caused etc, then i guess you may just be out of luck (since they do have a point) and you'll just need to wait till you move back to your own place and then setup the tanks there...
Alternatively, it could be that they are worried you WON'T actually move the tanks out when you move in a couple of years time... at which point they are probably wondering what's going to happen to the tanks, since they most likely won't want more tanks stored away in their house, especially if they have to maintain them...
Either way, best of luck with your situation, and just have a proper chat with them and see what they say... just don't try and push your luck too far and maybe you'll be able to come to some sort of compromise...
Maybe your parents see the extra tanks as a hitch in your economic recovery progress. Personally, I would concentrate on getting back on your own feet and in your own housing again before spending more on a hobby that is a luxury and not a necessity.Wulfonce;3414451; said:
jesus ! When I lived at home my parents would have had my bed in the front yard! lol. My dads cool he helped me build a plywood terrarium for my monitor lizard when I lived at home. But the stepmom came along at age 16 my ass was outta there .SimonL;3414730; said:
Truth is communication and understanding is key here. None of us can tell how helpful/responsible you really are or how your parents perceive it your gonna have to ask why not and try to negotiate if its worth it to you or if you feel justified in doing so.
