Article: If necessary, take some deep breaths or count slowly to ten to distract yourself from your anger or frustration. If you don't react poorly, they may be more willing to work with you on this. Actively listen to them. Repeat their concerns in your own words so that you are clear about their objections. If you can put yourself in their shoes, you may figure out a way to calm them and make them feel better about your decision. Maybe they're concerned people will judge them because of your dreads. If that's the case, say something like, "Mom, everyone knows how great you are. I don't think that will change based on a particular hairstyle I choose." If they're concerned about notions that dreads go hand-in-hand with a drug-fueled lifestyle, tell them, "I am the same kid I was yesterday. I just want to choose a new hairstyle, not a new lifestyle." Unlike tattoos or piercings, other current ways to express individuality, dreadlocks can easily be removed if you change your mind about them in the future. Many people, including parents, mistakenly think that dreadlocks are dirty or smell. By gently informing them this is incorrect, you could help persuade them. Educate them that dreadlocks are not a magnet for bugs, as some say. Tell them that those with dreadlocks should actually wash their hair twice a week, because clean hair is more easily styled into dreads than dirty hair. Show them the research you have done on maintaining dreadlocks in a clean, hygienic way and promise them you will keep your hair neat and clean once you have your dreads. During the negotiation process, be open to their suggestions. They may be willing to strike a bargain with you so that everyone is happy with the result. If necessary, tell them you are willing to wait a month or two before styling your dreadlocks to show them that this is not a passing whim on your part. Ask them if there is anything else you can do to convince them of your decision. They may suggest additional research or more chores around the house. Be open to compromising on the length of your dreads. Your parents may be more open to a shorter style. Suggest that you get temporary dreadlocks so that they can see how they look on you. By being respectful throughout the process and ending with a real expression of gratitude, you set yourself up for good discussions with your parents in the future.
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Remain calm while listening to their objections. Work hard to really understand their concerns. Remind them that dreadlocks are not permanent. Explain that dreadlocks are actually a clean hairstyle. Negotiate and compromise until you receive a "Yes," from your parents. Thank your parents for listening to you and for giving you the chance to express yourself in a mature way.
Article: The theme of your room can be just about anything, from a fairy princess theme to an underwater theme. If you don't want to go too crazy with a theme, just pick a color theme consisting of two or three complementary colors. If you need some help choosing colors that go well together, you can try consulting a color wheel. Depending on how much contrast you want, you can choose colors that are near each other or across from each other on the color wheel.. You can also choose a colorful piece of fabric or art to inspire your color choices for the rest of the room. Keep your theme in mind when purchasing and repurposing items for the room. Everything doesn't have to match perfectly, but it should all coordinate. Before you overhaul the room, take a minute to think about what is and what is not working for you. For example, if you have no place to study in your room, you may want to consider adding a desk. If the room feels claustrophobic, you may want to remove some furniture. Measure the room so you will know exactly how much space you have for new pieces before you buy them. You should make sure you have enough room to comfortably walk around each piece and open all doors and drawers. It's a good idea to keep these measurements written down somewhere or stored in your phone so you can consult them if you find a piece of furniture you like. and assess your storage needs. Clutter can keep your room from looking the way you want it to, so find a way to minimize it. Donate clothes and other items you no longer use to a local thrift shop. You can also try selling some things online or at a consignment store if you want some extra money to spend on your room. Once you've gotten rid of everything you don't need, determine if you still have clutter, and if so, how to deal with it. You may need to add things like shelves, hooks, a dresser, or a storage ottoman to your room, depending on the kinds of items you need to store. Baskets and canvas bins are also great for making clutter disappear! You can also rearrange furniture, or clean out the room and store some unwanted items in the attic or basement. This will make it somewhat easier to see what the shape and size the room is.
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Choose a theme. Keep function in mind. Declutter