Originally posted by: Molinjir
Not to pile on top of this already festering topic, but yet, in doing so, I have to say, that really is pathetic. Work your butt off, earn a computer. If you actually work towards a dedicated goal (not the two times you mowed Mrs. Dinky's Lawn, or birthday money, etc.), presenting your plans coherently and intelligently, demonstrating to your parent why it is essential for you to get a new machine, chances are, said parent will spring for it.
As a direct example, I point out myself
I, a lowly fourteen-year old, received an already outdated powerbook (867 mghz, 256 mb ram, 40 gig HD) at age 11. Since the age of twelve, I have endeavoured to replace said computer, so I actually have a chance of playing any sort of game, or doing any sort of processor intensive task. I spent literally the last year and a half begging, proposing, pestering, and saving.
Now, I've saved up the requisite $1900 to buy a 20 in iMac (don't start with mac flames, please), and yes, I did earn most of it.
I'm due to get it in 9 days. Three and a half years. Basically, two of them saving. I did have the luck of being a half decent jazz piano playing type (gigs= source of cash), and a few lucky opportunities for making cash. (worst being spending 7 hrs to clean rust off a metal gate, for 250$, but sadly, a one time deal).
It's possible. It's certainly worth it. And if your father opposes a serious, dedicated plan, that also is reasonable, and has some sort of parental motivation, par example, not 'i wanna game w00t' but rather, "This bizzare device, as useless as it might seem, has been proven to increase motor skill functions, better cognitive recognition habits, and above all, the perfect tool for education purposes, to access key information quickly and efficiently, in addition, a creative outlet for emotional stresses in a recreational setting.' (Don't worry, I didn't really understand what I just wrote either). Use a little basic knowledge of human pride, etc. Improve your grammar. Give him a goal you've set, that he also wants, that will reward you with the computer you seek.
If none of this works, you aren't sharing the full story, or your family has much more serious problems than mere computer upgrades.
In that case, unplug the computer, conceal the outlet in question with a disgusting wastepaper basket, and tell him that evil spirits have invaded the computer, and they won't let you turn it on. Hop up and down, writhe, and then attack your computer with a sledgehammer at 3 AM. That will show 'em.
Lastly, why does everyone (excepting me, of course, being the precocious child I am.) have trble spelingg dis stuf?
Oy,
and,
Best of luck,
~Molinjir