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Don't lie to your parents? Am I in the twilight zone? Parents are a few people where lying is ok as well as the police. If you have to lie to go to Bonnaroo, then do it, you're practically an adult anyway. If the lie isn't going to hurt them, what's the big deal? I can imagine what my life would've been like if I never lied to my parents, I'd be dead. "Why are your eyes red?" Good question dad, I just decided to smoke a bowl after school, no worries. "Ok, son" "as long as you're honest I won't ruin your life". Then we hug it out.
Lying hurts you. If it's the police and there is a chance of prosecution I understand.
But I got away with way more because I was honest with my parents. While some people may think I'm an ass for my opinion on issues, they know I'm not bullshitting them.
You're 17, you really want to go and you'd be using your own money for a ticket. That is really awesome and I applaud your willingness to go it alone. On the other hand, you aren't looking at the other expenses associated with Bonnaroo. For example, gas, groceries, camping gear and supplies, spending cash and emergency money. You mentioned that your parents would buy your groceries for the weekend but that shouldn't really be their responsibility for your vacation. If you can't fit a part time job into your schedule to cover those costs because you're busy with high school sports and activities then maybe you should wait until next year when you have graduated and will be on your way to college. It would be a great graduation gift and way to spread your wings for a summer of fun before the real world hits you. Don't lie to your parents. If you really feel like you need to go and they don't feel comfortable with it find an adult (maybe even one of your parents?) that is willing to go with you and help share the cost of expenses. If that doesn't work out just give it a year and go to some smaller shows and fests throughout that year. Bonnaroo isn't going anywhere and while I understand your desire to experience it right away you should respect your parents and earn their trust.
Best of luck getting it figured out and if you do get to make the trip to the farm this year make sure you read the helpful threads here to be extra prepared.
We have camping supplies at my house (tents, tarps, mini grill, large cooler, ect.) that I can use. I have brought it up to my parents just talking about how it would be cool to go. While talking to my dad about it he ask where it was and who was going to be performing (told him performers will be announced on Wednesday). My mom has really said anything about it. I have also mentioned how it'd REALLY cool to go to Coachella. (My aunt and uncle live an hour and a half away from there.) But that would be too much of a hassle with plane tickets and not knowing anyone or being able to take friends with me.
I would just say "Bonnaroo is in June, I'm going to be gone these days, we don't have anything planned, right"?
I never had to ask permission when I was younger. I was raised to be independent and I was expected to, at the very least, not get caught doing anything that society frowns upon.
I understand that this may not be the normal. But at least open a discussion, instead of just dropping hints in the hopes of your parents picking up on it and saying "that does look fun, you should blow all of your cash on one weekend".
Post by ColorsAndShapes on Feb 17, 2014 16:13:06 GMT -5
I can't imagine being 17 at bonnaroo. I see 17 year olds now and they are like babies (no offense). I didn't go till I was like 22 and was still somewhat unprepared. Don't forget about spending money it adds up quick. I hear kids talking about being broke on Friday morning. Bonnaroo has gotten easier to do theses last few years but go with a group (try to stay together), and take it easy on the chemicals, if any your first go.
I can't imagine being 17 at bonnaroo. I see 17 year olds now and they are like babies (no offense). I didn't go till I was like 22 and was still somewhat unprepared. Don't forget about spending money it adds up quick. I hear kids talking about being broke on Friday morning. Bonnaroo has gotten easier to do theses last few years but go with a group (try to stay together), and take it easy on the chemicals, if any your first go.
Wow I am old.
Hopefully he'll have good neighbors. We were feeding our neighbors steak and egg or bacon and egg wraps for breakfast, and bratwurst or burgers for lunch. If I have food, I wouldn't see anyone near me go hungry. Just stay away from my beer;)
We were feeding our neighbors steak and egg or bacon and egg wraps for breakfast, and bratwurst or burgers for lunch.
Just figured out who I'll be camping next to
About the only food we bought in centeroo was the occasional donut or nachos. We had three 5 day coolers, with one super packed with dry ice that was our freezer.
For my young 17 year old friend, better to be way over prepared then to be under prepared. Bonnaroo is way more fun when you are ready for all contingencies.
Summer going into my 8th grade year my family went to Belgium and France. Even then they let me and my younger brother walk a block or two from where they were sitting to go grab mcdonalds. And I guess my parents are equally strict. For my dad I usually have to do chores before I go out like move logs, vacuum, change the oil in a car with him or something. He doesn't believe in the term "daddy's little girl" so I get yard work just as much as my brother (who's a freshmen). Would talking about doing some extra work around the house and out in the yard actually help my cause to go to Bonnaroo or just have me do more work?
Summer going into my 8th grade year my family went to Belgium and France. Even then they let me and my younger brother walk a block or two from where they were sitting to go grab mcdonalds. And I guess my parents are equally strict. For my dad I usually have to do chores before I go out like move logs, vacuum, change the oil in a car with him or something. He doesn't believe in the term "daddy's little girl" so I get yard work just as much as my brother (who's a freshmen). Would talking about doing some extra work around the house and out in the yard actually help my cause to go to Bonnaroo or just have me do more work?
This sounds super annoying and condescending but the fact that you think walking a block to McDonalds and going to Bonnaroo without your parents are the same things is probably proof that you're not ready for the experience without an adult. I think the best case scenario would have you bringing a cool aunt or something then going with just friends next year after you've gotten a feel for it.
Post by beavdog151 on Feb 17, 2014 18:37:42 GMT -5
This whole thing depends on your maturity level. I can understand your parents concern if you plan on doing this solo but as long as your mature enough to handle the situation I wouldn't see a problem. It's not like you're planning on going to Amsterdam or something similar. If you do go pace yourself. I was 28 my first time and I went balls to the wall the first two days and regretted it the next two. If you do anything like drink alcohol or whatever, make sure you HYDRATE, it's the most important thing at Bonnaroo.
I absolutely will not drink or experiment with any drugs. .. The point about going a block or so to mcdonalds was that we were in a foreign country (first day in Burssels) and my parents thought it was fine.
Yes, because I really took it 100% literally. Still in poor taste.
Hey OP, don't ACTUALLY go murder your parents just so you can go to Bonnaroo. That would be in poor taste.
Better?
Hey OP listen to Phi, don't kill your parents!! Also, Phi, you're an as$hole, that joke wasn't funny. I hate bad jokes.
Also, don't go if you don't have enough ca$h money and/or can't handle it. roo's not for everyone and I've camped next to stupid kids that were extremely unprepared. don't be them...
let us know what you do and camp with inforoo if you decide to go, we'll protect you from Phi.
Hey OP, don't ACTUALLY go murder your parents just so you can go to Bonnaroo. That would be in poor taste.
Better?
Hey OP listen to Phi, don't kill your parents!! Also, Phi, you're an as$hole, that joke wasn't funny. I hate bad jokes.
Also, don't go if you don't have enough ca$h money and/or can't handle it. roo's not for everyone and I've camped next to stupid kids that were extremely unprepared. don't be them...
let us know what you do and camp with inforoo if you decide to go, we'll protect you from Phi.
For whatever reason I'm having the almost famous loss of virginity scene in my mind. Aka, gang raped by a bunch of girls
(Lono, sorry if you're not ok with posting your private photos)
Not one of my finer moments now back to the parents if your mom is hot she can divorce your dad and if he is rich the alimony/child support can be used to finance all of us going VIP you really do not like your dad do you? Seriously let ME talk to your parents I will not give out sound or even good advice for that manner perhaps you are better off listening to someone else
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I absolutely will not drink or experiment with any drugs. .. The point about going a block or so to mcdonalds was that we were in a foreign country (first day in Burssels) and my parents thought it was fine.
I'll tell you how NOT to get your parents to agree, and that's by listening to a grown man who calls himself "BeavDog151" on an internet message board.
"Hey mom, this sketchy dude named BeavDog151 - what? Yeah, probably after the shitty liquor - said it was okay! So did this guy Memphis who has a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger smoking a joint as his avatar. I don't know that he knows how to tie his own shoelaces, but he seems to think it's a good idea!"
touché.
I think I gave decent advice, but in the end, its up to them. I have no idea if its a good idea for an unknown 17 year old in the Internet to go to bonnaroo this year. My advice was aimed at giving a general way of convincing ones parents.
As far as the Arnold, stay away from my corn, or I will crush you like a girly man!!
I absolutely will not drink or experiment with any drugs. .. The point about going a block or so to mcdonalds was that we were in a foreign country (first day in Burssels) and my parents thought it was fine.
I'll tell you how NOT to get your parents to agree, and that's by listening to a grown man who calls himself "BeavDog151" on an internet message board.
"Hey mom, this sketchy dude named BeavDog151 - what? Yeah, probably after the shitty liquor - said it was okay! So did this guy Memphis who has a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger smoking a joint as his avatar. I don't know that he knows how to tie his own shoelaces, but he seems to think it's a good idea!"
Not sure how my name on here is relevant at all? And yes, I said it was ok to go
I am 33 and can't convince my parents to let me go.
I'm 24, and every time I go I get a string of really disappointed sounding phone calls from my parents a few days before I leave. My parents still don't approve either.
I absolutely will not drink or experiment with any drugs. .. The point about going a block or so to mcdonalds was that we were in a foreign country (first day in Burssels) and my parents thought it was fine.
Bonnaroo can seem more foreign than Belgium, at first. A lot of the people aren't just from another continent but from another planet. (Not to say that's a bad thing, necessarily)
I am 33 and can't convince my parents to let me go.
I'm 24, and every time I go I get a string of really disappointed sounding phone calls from my parents a few days before I leave. My parents still don't approve either.
I'm 37, male, 200 lb, a college graduate, and responsible enough to be a single homeowner, and my mom still asks me to call her when I get there safely. It's a parent thing, and I get it.
From where I live it would be about a 2 hour drive to bonnaroo (I have made 3 hour drives before so 2 shouldn't be a big problem). I'm a junior in Highschool and I'll be 17 when bonnaroo comes around. I have offered to pay for my own ticket with birthday money I'll be getting. Any other tips that could help me convince my parents? Thanks!
Bonnaroo isn't a place for unsupervised minors. I'm scared that something bad would happen to you or that you would run out of food or money.
