parent consent...

[Ashley Weed]

I never had to convince my parents of anything...

... they always willingly took me to everything I wanted to go to.

[Danny McC]

Also, the championship has exhibits set up by many colleges. You could try to convince by saying that you would get information for some of these colleges. I know that a girl on my team's mom said she has to get information from six colleges. And just remember whatever you do don't fight with them if they say no or maybe, that always ends up with them deffinately saying no.

[vivek16]

Hey, it has been a while! I guess you got that team started afterall! Good job.

Hmm... Ask very nicely? Explain to them how important this is to you and how you will be supervised while there and completely safe. You are going to be supervised right? If so, get a phone call going between the mentor and parents.

-Vivek

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Ashley Weed

I never had to convince my parents of anything...

... they always willingly took me to everything I wanted to go to.

Same here. Robotics is one thing they know is good for kids and fully support it.

[Danny McC]

Also Alex if you can I would try to get your parents involved with the team somehow so that in the future they can go to the competitions and it will make it easier on yourself and them.