[header] How to convince your parents to get you a cat [title] Write down why your parents may say " no. [step] " think about why your parents may not want you to get a cat. Extra cost and responsibility may be concerns. <sep> (A) Work on coming up with reasonable explanations for why your parents may not want you a cat. [substeps] It's always better to be able to come up with legitimate reasons. (B) Think about how these concerns may impact how you or your family will make the money. Instead of making a list of everything you have to spend for your cat, write down the most important reasons why your parents might say " no. (C) If something serious has happened recently and your parents wish to make a decision, think back and evaluate whether or not that could affect your living expenses. [substeps] If you have a pet, they may have concerns that you could not afford to care for a cat. (D) If you can find solutions to problems, you can get a " yes " answer. [substeps] Parents may worry about a cat clawing at furniture or making messes.
D