Yet another problem that I need some help with...

[Axtech]

Okay, new problem, and I need your help on this one...

My dad wants me to drive to Toronto, for the 401 experience and whatnot. And I'm okay with that, I don't mind driving, except for one thing. One simple request...

I asked to listen to my music while I'm driving (hoping to listen to the Live CD). Because driving down a straight highway at a semi-constant speed can get a little boring, and I wanted something to listen to that wouldn't drive me mad (ie not Country and Pop).

My mom's answer: No. We don't like your music, and you have to concentrate on the road.

My dad's answer (when asked separately): No. I don't like your music.

Is this too much to ask? I mean, when they're driving, we listen to their music. When I'm driving with them in the car, we listen to their music.

I just don't want to drive for that long, with nothing to do but listen to their crap.

I'm considering just saying "If I can't listen to my music, I won't bother driving at all."

I know this all sounds pretty trivial, but it goes beyond this. I'm constantly treated like a 5 year old, who's thoughts and opinions can be cast aside with a simple "no". I'm sick of it, and this is the last straw. I'm not giving up on this one. I mean, I just want to listen to something that will keep me from going insane with boredom while driving. Sure, it's okay for them to demand their music while driving, but since I'm younger my requests obviously don't matter.

Any ideas on how I can convince them to let me listen to my music while I drive?

[Mechanical Thought]

Personal CD player, my friend. The answer to all your problems. Well, not all of them ... but the first one. That, of course, depends on if it comes to that. I'm sure you could work something out with your parents.

[ihatethunderbay]

put the live cd in, then put duct tape over the cd player thingy so they can't turn it off.

...probably won't work, but it's worth a shot.

[Axtech]

[Mechanical Thought]

[Axtech]

[xoNoDoubt69]

[Axtech]

[Johnny]

[Lando]

Superglue the cd thing shut or stick a buttter knife in the slot too, if they say they're taking it out, say you'll knife em

[Sufjan Stevens]

I think you should take the ultimatim option. If it means that much to your dad, he'll give in and let you listen to it, even if your parents don't like it.

If they won't let you do it, learn how to turn the stereo off. Everytime they go to turn it on, turn it off and say "It will be a distraction to me" just to throw it back in their face. They'll either sit in silence or lose their minds and let you listen to anything you want.

[starseed_10]

it stresses the crap out of me having to listen to some of what my dad likes when i'm driving. It probably hinders my ability to concentrate on the road, and i dont think i could take it for that long.

so yeah, if you cant get you're way or at least get your music played for a large part of the trip go for the ultimatum. I've considered saying the same thing before, but i've never had to sit through it for nearly that long, so its hasn't been a big problem.

[emily]

[committed]

[sandsleeper]

[Johnny]

Whats with the tomatoes?

[Axtech]

[starvingeyes]

[mosaik]

Hmm.

I dunno. I guess I would try reasoning with them. For me, I've never had this problem - my parents are very reasonable.

Good luck on the 401. shudder.

[superrgirll]

i was on the 401 for my first time today.