How to convince my dad...

What should i say to my dad... My birthday is coming and as a gift i want a ds and animal crossing, but he says that i have too many video games when i only have a wii :? What should i say to him? i told him that i want the ds, but he says that i should be doing better things, plays sports, etc. when i already play soccer... Tell me how to comvince him, i want a ds...

Also is there a shortage on Ds like on the Wii?

Well, in many cases, parents think that games are a "waste of time" or "destroy someone's life"

Parents are just concerned that their kids will become complete addicts, and not care about other important things in life. Being addicted to anything is horrible (I've been there already....) and your dad probally wants whats good for you.

Perhaps it would be smart to tell him that you will spend at least much time playing outside (if not more) than you would on your DS, and then if that doesn't work, try to get your dad interested into the DS. There are several games that attract parents and other types of people that wouldn't normally be into games. Show him things such as Brain Age, and Nintendogs and see if he still doesn't like the DS.

Well, if you know anyone with a DS be sure to borrow it for a day, and show him games like Nintendogs and Brain Age, Tetris DS, etc. Those kinds of games are actually suited for people who don't like games.

My dad doesn't really like a lot of games, but he plays Mario Kart a little, so maybe give that a try too.

I'd say that your best try would be to get your dad interested in some DS game (it wouldn't matter which one, just so he likes it) so he will want to buy it. Or you can tell him how boring the car is, and how it's very good for trips, etc. Every summer I go to my Grandma and Grandpas house (which is 12 hours away) and I'm not sure how I'd survive the trip there without a DS, or some gaming handheld.

Also if the price is a factor, start out with an older Nintendo console (such as a GBA) and work your way up from there. It's always good to start out simple with parents because somehow, I don't think I'd own a DS today had I not slowly and carefully tried to get the newest console. See parents don't like the idea of "my kid is wasting hundreds of dollars on all the newest consoles that are going to get old anyway" so that could be a factor itself. So it's best to buy older things, and gradually ask for the new stuff, that way your dad gets more used to it.

I'm a bit of an expert in the ways of how parents feel about letting their children buy consoles, etc, so let me know if none of this does any good, and I'll continue thinking.

Tell him that DS is portable.

You cannot put the wii in your pocket.

That's it.

hmm what i did was i maintained my grades, regularly help in the house, be a good boy.

and I saved up money. like half of the money that was use to buy my lite was from my savings

My best advice is to buy it with your own money. You asking them for a DS makes them think you're already addicted.

hmm what i did was i maintained my grades, regularly help in the house, be a good boy.

and I saved up money. like half of the money that was use to buy my lite was from my savings

inzaneetie013

Good boy hehe.

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hmm what i did was i maintained my grades, regularly help in the house, be a good boy.

and I saved up money. like half of the money that was use to buy my lite was from my savings

justin4444

Good boy hehe.

however ill ask them to buy me a gift for my bday hahaha

well i have a psp and love it (dont mean to be a fanboy). but it can play movies, music, games, display pictures, surf the internet (that includes checking e-mail), connect to rss channels, gets regular updates. all those would be great excuses to get a portable system. my brother has a ds and there aren't as many games, nor can it do as much, that i like as on the psp. lets all admit it, this portable console generation has been a drag. psp and ds both fall a little short. lol im sorry ive gone off topic. just sayin you might have better chance with psp.

delta426

well if he has an mp3 or ipod just get a ds

well i have a psp and love it (dont mean to be a fanboy). but it can play movies, music, games, display pictures, surf the internet (that includes checking e-mail), connect to rss channels, gets regular updates. all those would be great excuses to get a portable system. my brother has a ds and there aren't as many games, nor can it do as much, that i like as on the psp. lets all admit it, this portable console generation has been a drag. psp and ds both fall a little short. lol im sorry ive gone off topic. just sayin you might have better chance with psp.

delta426

You are tresspasing.

Anyways, as you see the boy likes ANIMAL CROSSING. If the PSP has that, maybe he can get PSP.

The fact you said about psp, DS has that also but i can't expand that topic anymore. Its prohibited here.

Good Luck lost fanboy.

actually there are alot of ds's now adays but wen i was trying to get mine everywhere was sold out for months then after i finally got one nintendo started shipping them like crazy, so it would probably be easy for your dad to get one for u if he does.

and if he wants u to play sports so bad tell him you'll quit unless u get a ds

Okay so we have the same problem but i somehow solved it.

I have so many Nintendo DS games that when i ask for another they will surely decline because I'm using their money and i don't even have a job to begin with.

Thats also the same game where i took the risk and told them that it is the last game i will buy until Christmas, It was March when i asked them. Seeing that they could save their money with the deal im offering and they said yes.

I bought animal crossing and loved it for 2 months then good games came out and im getting impatient but hey in the end after about 4 months i asked them again then they said yes. After all they are still my parents and i love them.

The trick is to ask them to buy you games after 2 to 3 months because having to buy a game every week or every month and no parents like that unless their rich.

When your looking on buying a game make sure the game is worthy and then plan your days and months.

This is through experience and it work for my friend and now he has a Nintendo DS. I don't see why it wont work for you, you have nothing to lose anyway aside from the game you are targeting.

Oh another good way to get big money on your birthday which i also do is i tell me parents to stop preparing so much on my birthday(cakes party stuff) and the money that they would be using for my party ill just get it instead and add them to the money they already gave to me on my birthday.

Good luck!

Tell him that if you weren't playing DS, you would either be watching TV, smoking pot or drinking at parties. However, on second thought, that could backfire on you.yakk_3

lol...yeah that plan has a LOT of flaws

"its mah birthday and u gunna get me whateva the hell i want"

after he hits u, apologize and ask for it with your sad eyes

you have the same,well,almost the same problem that i had when i wanted a ds.only mine has a happy ending,my mom said that if i bought it with my own money,she would buy me my first game,but when christmas came, i got a onex ds lite and new super mario bros!

the point i'm trying to make is your parents can surprise you some times, for all you know they have already bought you a ds and animal crossing.so keep your eyes open and ruin the surprise for yourself!!!:twisted: btw happy birthday:)