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To convince your parents to get you something, wait for a time when they’re in a good mood and not stressed or busy to increase their chances of saying yes. If you plan ahead, you can also make sure you do all your chores and behave well so they’ll be more likely to reward you. When you bring up the conversation, make some small talk about the thing you want before you ask for it. For example, if you want a new video game, tell your parents about all the cool new features and how good its reviews are. If your parents won’t buy it for you, try offering to do some extra chores or paying for some of it with your own money. Alternatively, ask for it as a gift if it’s near your birthday or the holiday season. For more tips, including how to act mature when you ask your parents to get you something, read on!