While traveling is the most amazing activity for this generation, it also comes with its own pros & cons. Many of you message asking how to convince your parents to let you travel. My advice would be - stay patient. They stop us from traveling only because we have become a fast generation with crazy ideas, so they aren't wrong. You can follow some simple tips, that has worked pretty much for me!
Rule No. 1 - DO NOT LIE
Always be honest with your parents about when, where and with whom you would be traveling. Don't hide anything from them.
Rule No. 2 - PICK THE RIGHT TIME
Make sure you choose the right time, mood and day to break the news of when you want to travel, preferably when the family is free - like weekends or when they are in a really good mood.
Rule No 3 - LOCATION
Start with shorter trips and treks, places where they can reach you over a call/texts. Go for one day plans and return back by evening, sit and talk to them, show them pictures & videos.
Rule no 4 - PARENT'S TRIP
Take your parents out with you to show them what you do while you are on a trip, make it comfortable and fun for them and let them have a glimpse of your life on roads.
Rule no 5 - DURATION
Start with shorter 3 day trips to make them feel comfortable in the beginning and always stay in touch. Slowly & steadily you can increase the days.
Rule no 6 - CONTACT
Share phone numbers of all the people you are traveling with, so they feel comfortable.
Respect their decision. Slowly & gradually they will start feeling like a part of your trips and let you travel on your own.
If you're someone who travels solo, do let me know what worked for you! Watch travel stories come to life with Tripoto on Youtube!
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