After a big argument with my mom this morning, my dad said that i can go on the trip i want to take. It will be volunteerwork and travel in asia..
The things is i need to decide today, but although my dad said its ok to go, i dont feel comfortable. I dont have any time left to give them to come around totally..
mostly, parents say NO for this kinda trip for two reasons:
ur safety and security
ur level of responsibility
if u convince them that u'll be safe and secured and u'll be watchful then they'll undersatnd. tell them u'll be a very responsible traveler and you won't do anything stupid. u'll be urself. also tell them where u'll be staying and who will be around u.
make sure u call everyday...and be accessible by fone, text or any other means. and thats will pave way for ur future trips.
The thing is i need to decide today or tomorrow, because the project has dates.. i cannot go or decide later like one of the posters suggested.. so the convincing time is very limited..
have been abroad before, but that was for study purposes.. obviously not compulsary to do abroad.. im 26
Realize this when taking advice from an internet forum, you will have to live with the consequences of your actions. Those providing the advice do not have too. And be certain that most who give advice readily in such mediums will rarely implement the same advice. Now only you know the relationship you have with your parents. Your father has agreed which is good for you. However will your mother be happy that you went even when she said no? Would you feel everything is the same when you return when you have expressly gone against your mother's wishes?
If you believe all will work out then by all means go. If you feel it won't then convince them to agree. Regardless this will affect your relationship with your parents, so be very sure of what you want.