it kind of depends on why you have to convince her. - its your life if you want to go to college.... THEN GO. Dont let people hold you back and if she loves you she will understand your doing something better for yourself.
First of all: why would you want to sleep in the basement? Do you hate yourself or something!?
tell them you want rats
Give him some reason to want to let you do it.
You don't. If you want one get it when you are 18.
You don't. If you want one get it when you are 18.
You don't. If you want one get it when you are 18.
work around the house and respect your family.
You be honest with him and tell him your feelings. Have a idea of what you want to say and let it rip. You cant convince him if he is not ready.
Tell them all the reasons why you want one
You don't. If you want one get it when you are 18.
It depends on what that something is. Parents may object to it because they think it is not safe, expensive, or you are too young. Let them know how you will be responsible on your part.