Why I Want To Get A Car?

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When I mentioned to my parents that I wanted to get a car they didn't really understand why I wanted one they told me that I was too young and that I should give it time and that I should wait a little longer because I was barely turning 16 years old,but since everyone I knew was driving and had a cars I wanted to do the same.So when my parents told me no I was pretty upset, I just simply did not understand why they were saying no to me. I had done nothing but get good grades in school and stay out of trouble and do my best at everything so that they could see that I was a good kid overall.I never really listened to their side of the argument because I was being stubborn and I wanted to get my point across that I never once took the time to actually listening as to why they were saying no.I was so focused on getting what I wanted and that I didn't know why they were saying no …show more content…

In the process of trying to prove my parents I was responsible I grew to like my job so not only did I get experience working ,I also saved a good amount of money for the car. I tried to convince my parents I was capable of being responsible by showing them I could be independent and grown enough to not only be able to pay for it but be able to do something for

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