How to let my parents know I want a twitter?

[shortwish737]

So, my parents are totally not into the whole social media thing. I'm really not either, I just want a twitter to follow Chad Reed. Anyways, how do I tell them that I REALLY want one? Just last night they were talking about how much they hate Facebook, I know that Twitter and Facebook are two completely different things, but they don't. Please don't tell me to just get one and not tell them, I would never disrespect them in that way.

[Asher]

Write down your reasons for wanting a twitter account, then present it to them without whining or begging, just ask kindly.

[Emily]

say that you'll be responsible and not do bad things on the internet and not follow bad things on the internet!!!! HOPE THIS HELPED!

[Dave]

what the fuc k man! why wouldnt you get one behind their god damn backs? come on! their your parents! they dont know nothing about anything. why do you respect them so much? they chain you, they never let you go unless you let go of them! i had this situation when i was 13. i wanted this game to my pc but my mum said no,so i went to google and downloaded the game by torrent. everybody won! my mum thought i believed her and i got the game i wanted. just make the twitter account dude its not that bad thing to do behind their backs. i have smoked and stolen from the store behind their backs and no-one gave a fuck!

[Sergeantrom]

I totally agree with poster's (Asher) comment above except take it one step further. Give your parents a set time frame that you will use twitter and stick to it so they can trust you. Also tell them your grades and other things will not be affected by using twitter. Bottom line, its not enough just to plead your case, you have to put the action behind the words. If your parents trust you, they should at least give you the chance to prove it. Good luck.