Ellen's+Persuasive+Letter

December 7, 2009

Dear Dad, I strongly believe that you should buy me a trampoline (maybe in time for Christmas!!!). You should buy me a tramp because I am a very responsible person, straight-A student, and a red-cross certified babysitter. That means I can handle having a trampoline.

Dad, I am aware that trampolines, a fun pastime for children of all ages, are very expensive, however, I would get my full use out of it and wear it down (Julia could help). Just take a look at the swing set. Remember how expensive it was? Look at how used and loved it is. I understand that trampolines are very dangerous too. But we could put it into the ground, like the Lasig's (the DeGrood's next door neighbors). And if you still aren't satisfied, we could add a net for extra safety! I get that you think you'll have to take care of it, but honestly, there's nothing really to do to take care of a trampoline. Although I could help move it when you need to mow the grass.

Thank you for considering buying me a trampoline. I believe I am responsible enough to have one. I would love and use it until it breaks apart and falls down.

Love, Ellen

P.S. If you got me a trampoline, I could join the dive team again and the tramp would help me practice my front and back flips. Wouldn't you love to see me win the first place ribbon at the state dive meet because of my perfect front or back flip? It would be all because of you buying me a trampoline.