How to convince my mom to let me start figure skating ?

I want to start figure skating but I don't think my mom will say yes... I didn't ask yet but I need to know what to say|||Start by going to the rink just to skate. You can go with friends or just by yourself. After each trip, tell your parents how much you enjoy skating and want to learn more.





Save up some of your money for skates and lessons - I'll bet that, if you pay half, your parents will realize how important this is to you and agree to skates and lessons. It's definitely good exercise and a great after-school/weekend activity. You'll make new friends and learn the value of practicing and working towards goals.





If you have a lot of activities on your calendar now, start thinking about what you'd be willing to give up in order to become a figure skater. If you take three dance lessons each week, maybe you could take just one to save money and time for skating.





Skates:


Ask at the pro shop and the figure skating office about getting a good pair of used figure skates. Check the bulletin boards too - sometimes people put up a flyer or the skating club might have a skate swap. If you're not sure about the fit, ask one of the skating coaches or the pro shop staff to help you check.





A good pair of used skates doesn't cost much and saves you the cost of renting skates each time.


The rentals are usually in poor condition so having your own skates is better. You can have them sharpened as needed, but it's not a big expense.





Lessons:


Bring home the group lesson program brochure from the rink along with the public skating schedule.


Group skating lessons are usually pretty inexpensive and are offered on different days each week.





Figure out if you can fit a group lesson and a public skating session into your schedule each week.


Then, approach your parents about going to the rink for lessons and practices.





Don't worry about the next steps beyond good skates and group lessons. Once you've begun those lessons, you can post another question about private lessons and freestyle sessions, lol.





Good luck - I hope you can arrange to start skating!|||if money/ transportation is not a problem..i wouldn't see her saying , no....just ask and discuss ..|||Hi Emily


maybe start by suggesting the two of you (or the family) take a trip to an ice rink as a family outing. If you do this already and she is not getting the hint, then make a commitment with her.





Of course, I don't know your personality or history, but if you flit around and change your mind on things a lot, she will be quite wary of this being a "passing fad". If on the other hand you give it dedicated 6 months of effort with no excuses and maybe have a plan, then she may be more receptive. That plan could be as simple as "save money for x weeks to pay for 3 lessons and renting some boots. Save/earn some extra money over the next x weeks to buy my own skates. If you come with the start of a plan and show passion for wanting to do it, I am sure she will support you.





Maybe look at aiming for sponsorship from a local business for 6 months or so. Coverage in the local paper, all sorts of little things that show your mum you are not asking her to pay for *everything* and that you are looking at options to make it work.





Good luck and if you are serious and passionate about it, I wish you luck and success from me to you that will match your hard work and dedication.|||Tell her that there will be boys in tights too. She should stop worrying about your marrying well.|||Tell her it was a 50/50 decision between figure skating and smoking crack............she'll come round.