How to convince parents to let you buy cubes?

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fastcubesolver said:
Take them to a competition, so they see how amazing and epic cubing is, and have them watch the 4x4 an 5x5 event, so they will be convinced that you should get the new cubes.

P.S. When you do get them, get ShengShous from icubemart.
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Haha! They'd never let me go to a comp! Not until I can drive myself anyway! HAHA! Plus theres never any comps near where i live. I was planning on getting them from 51morefun.com if that's ok.
 
Even though I'm in uni now, and that my parents have nothing to say about what I buy, I know my mom doesn't approve it when I get new things, she says I already have so much stuff... So every time I want something new, I throw away something old. So if I want a new reusable waterbottle, I have to get rid of an old one. But I get the point : do I really need 5 bottles? No, 3 will do. So I throw one away and get the one I want. Same thing goes with everything else. Do I really need a new cube? Yes, because mine keeps popping. Do I still need my old these old pants? No, there's a big whole and I've been meaning to repair them for almost a year, so let's face it, I won't repair them. Out.

My mom is always pleased about that :)
 
Sarahjdes said:
Even though I'm in uni now, and that my parents have nothing to say about what I buy, I know my mom doesn't approve it when I get new things, she says I already have so much stuff... So every time I want something new, I throw away something old. So if I want a new reusable waterbottle, I have to get rid of an old one. But I get the point : do I really need 5 bottles? No, 3 will do. So I throw one away and get the one I want. Same thing goes with everything else. Do I really need a new cube? Yes, because mine keeps popping. Do I still need my old these old pants? No, there's a big whole and I've been meaning to repair them for almost a year, so let's face it, I won't repair them. Out.

My mom is always pleased about that :)
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Haha! I think I'll keep my old cubes. :p
 
That sucks how your parents have the ability to tell you what you can buy.
It also makes no sense. But hey, I can't control your parents.

I dunno, tell them this is something you're passionate about, and that its something you want to take to the next level, and progress with it. And stuff like that, that sounds mature.
 
"It's my money, and I'll use it now!"

But seriously, tell them it's your money and you can do what you want with it.

EDIT: Excluding prostitution and meth.
 
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When I started cubing and I wanted some new cubes, my parents wouldn't let me buy any of them online. After I got more into cubing and attended several competitions, they realized that cubing was a serious hobby to me and that it was an important part of my life, and they understood why I wanted to get other puzzles. From the time I started cubing to then, their view of it had changed a lot, and they would let me get new cubes once in a while.

Maybe your parents just think it's a silly hobby that you shouldn't spent "too much" money and time on. I suggest that you let them know exactly why you want the 4x4 and 5x5 instead of saying "I just want it". And don't do what ZamHalen suggested. -_-
 
I had to say that my club was getting cubes and the cubes were the club's (I run a cubing club). They don't know I actually payed for them and it's actually mine and I got a friend to buy the cubes for me while ordering some extra cubes for people in the club that actually wanted cubes. I had to do it because all I had was an Alpha 1 and a rubik's. A1 broke and I was stuck cubing with my rubik's and I was stuck at 23 for about 6 months.
That was my last resort and I can't use it for a while but I am going to try getting all straight A's (Usually get all A's with 1 or 2 A-) to convince my parents cubing isn't affecting my grades at all and make them buy some cubes for me.
 
Edward said:
I HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD IN MY WHOLE LIFE
Why is it offensive?
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Because mental retardation isnt something to make fun of or use as slang.
Its like if i said "This might sound spic like" which would offend most hispanics (especially me).
My high school has its own Special Ed. department and actually made a movement to stop the use of the "R" word.
Mostly because of the amount of kids in the department. My school has about 4000 kids attending it.
 
If you have a sibling that is very demanding (wants something new all the time) and if you aren't, it should be safe to assume that you are deserving of new cubes, as long as they don't like to be bothered.
 
Owen said:
Ignore them and buy the cubes anyway.
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I wouldnt recommend that. Great way to get your parents to hate you. and... you dont want that.

Just give them time. Dont keep bugging them, that will probably just make it worse. Patience pays off. ;)

Wait a little bit... maybe do the big cubes online. Then ask again.

Petition them with a letter or something. You know your parents better than us. We can only do so much really...

and btw, insane569, I agree with you on the word retard. I try not to use it, though Im not perfect. ;)
 
insane569 said:
Because mental retardation isnt something to make fun of or use as slang.
Its like if i said "This might sound spic like" which would offend most hispanics (especially me).
My high school has its own Special Ed. department and actually made a movement to stop the use of the "R" word.
Mostly because of the amount of kids in the department. My school has about 4000 kids attending it.
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Seriously, get over it. If you find it offensive, either ignore it or go away, it's that simple.
People are always going to find words that shock or offend to speak their mind, and you can't keep banning words or telling them to stop etc.
The R-word offends me, not 'retarded', literally 'R-word'.
 
insane569 said:
Because mental retardation isnt something to make fun of or use as slang.
Its like if i said "This might sound spic like" which would offend most hispanics (especially me).
My high school has its own Special Ed. department and actually made a movement to stop the use of the "R" word.
Mostly because of the amount of kids in the department. My school has about 4000 kids attending it.
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"Kids, don't say the R word. It is totally gay." - Stephen Colbert

C'mon, I couldn't resist.
 
haha! I love how I leave for one night and the whole thread is about the "R" word! Haha! To give you an update, I'm just waiting and being a good little boy xD. I'm pretty sure if I ask maybe friday I'll be able to buy them.
 
s3rzz said:
im an adult
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Isn't it wonderful? lol

Just tell your parents if your not allowed to get the cubes then life becomes meaningless and all there is left to do is turn to drugs... Cubing is much better than a bunch of other things you could be doing :)
 
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