I'm 13 and i want to go inot melbourne for a day?

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jonquille24

Since its your first time, perhaps get your mum and one of your friends mum or a friend of your mums to go with you, and they can go off do their own things, while you girls can go off etc. and then meet up a couple of times.

Otherwise, get a map of Melbourne and circle where you will go, maybe even highlight the streets you're going to take. Melbourne CBD is a little confusing for first timers so make sure you know where you are going and stick with the plan. Take a map, so if you get lost, you can find your way easily (tell your mum you're taking it). Calculate how much time you will spend at each place because (trust me on this) if you don't you will always try to fit something else in and then you will miss your train back.

Taking your mobile phones is good but make sure you ring your mum when you get to Melb, and every couple of hours while you're there. Maybe get her to ring you.

Don't leave too early, maybe around 9am, and get home before dark, so leave before 4 (since it takes you 2hrs to get home).

Make sure your mum has met all your friends, because that way she knows youre with 'good people'.

Leave a copy of the train timetable with your mum so she knows when you will be home etc. If you miss the train, she can see that there is a next one soon.

There are not that many things to do in Melbourne for 13 year-olds other than shopping and visiting galleries. The DFO is quite good, you'll need a good couple of hours to get through all the shops, and this is a perfect time to go because all the sale stock from the last financial year has come in. You can get there by tram from flinders street.

You can then have lunch somewhere in the city, there are many little cafes in the city, you'll have no problem finding something to eat. There are also nice places to eat in the DFO.

After that you can make your way to the MYER and David Jones, there is heaps of new stock in the Basement of MYER, and some stuff is still on sale, so check it out. It will take about an hour and a half at the least.

Keep going to Melbourne Central, there is excellent shopping there, new stock in every store..

Maybe go for a juice at boost, maybe an ice-cream.. Heaps of places to eat/drink/icecream at Melbourne Central..

There is always something interesting at Fed Square, so maybe check that out if you have time..

And then get back on the train (make sure you call your mum before you get on board so that she can wait for you on the other side)

Sorry its the size of an essay, I also had overprotective parents so I hope this helps!!

ll_jenny_ll here

I can kind of understand your mum.

Is there an older person that could go as a chaperone type figure ?

I was allowed to travel to Sydney with two male friends ( plutonic) and a female friend for a week when I was sixteen .. so I also do understand how you want to be able to move about...

Do you have any aunts or uncles in Melbourne who you could get in contact with if you need help.

fab402001

Theres a big expo on in Melbourne Federation Square at the moment featuring Retro games Maybe your mum will let you go if you have something to do especially if it was the sort of thing she used to do at that age. ASk her to let you give it a try tell her you will ring her or text her. Whatever makes her feel comfortable. you may have to compromise on times etc. Good luck

christine sss

Your mum is probably worried about mob mentality as well, unfortunately when you get a group of young people together sometimes some will do something silly that they would not normally do. Perhaps you could discuss this with your mother, eg. What would you do if one of your friends went off with a guy that she knew, you do not have the right too stop her, what would you do?
Just had another thought, could one of your parents or older sibling go to Melbourne and spend the day in the area you will be in, but NOT with you, just so if something goes wrong there is somebody "on hand" to contact quickly

pizza9man11

well im 13 as well and i also live near melbourne and i think you should try to assure your mum that you are very responsible and you could handle any situation.
This might work but i dunno you could put emergency numbers on speed dial and remind your mum that thousands of people walk the streets of melbourne everyday, so there is a very little chance of anything happening.
Things to do in melbourne : well if there are any good bands playing you could go to a concert. or if ya just wanna hang out somewhere theres alot of cool areas to go to.

hope this helps

Greg S

there is plenty to do in melbourne for 13 year olds, aside from shopping and visiting galleries.

check out the answers to some other questions about melbourne, 'what are some good things to do in melbourne' http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aiu4ORvBGazerz2s6jAxRjZJEBV.;_ylv=3?qid=20080706210625AA9UMkh, and in the resolved questions 'melbourne attractions' http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am6yDflyNuc798VTbWh6UfxJEBV.;_ylv=3?qid=20080703230523AAa31f3
they also contain some good links to informative sites.

i agree that the best way to convince you mum is to have a plan, do some preparation and show her an itinerary. even if you don't visit all of the places that you tell her about it will reassure her to think that you have a busy and fullfilling day. don't forget to include something of 'educational value' so that you can persuade her that the trip is going to be educational as well as fun. a quick look at cook's cottage or a trip to the aquarium might be enough to swing it.

Ben M

well, child, it's very likely that you're mum isn't very worried about predators in the streets, but the actual other boys you'll meet there and the things that you'll do yourself. I honestly don't see what a big problem is, you seem old enough, and another thing is whether or not you have enough of your own money or if you would be borrowing from your parents.

ish_in_pink

maybe you could write up an agreement type of contract with your mum, outlining what you will do and that you understand the consequences of doing the wrong thing. could you get an older sibling to come along?

as for what to do, i'd check out DFO (direct factory outlets) at southern cross station if you want to do some shopping. the queen vic market is also a great place to shop, especially if you''re ona budget.

good luck and have fun!

Bizzle

How far from the city do you live? I live 30 mins train ride from my city centre and I was 13, probably closer to 14 before I was allowed to go there on a train with a friend. Hope that helps you feel better. If you want your parents to give you more freedom to do things with your friends, the key is to start small. Before going into the city, start by going to a shopping centre or something with your friends, arrange a time to meet your parents and stick to it - don't be late. They will gradually allow you to venture out to other areas with your friends. Oh and if you're feeling like you are the only 13 year old who isn't allowed certain privileges from her parents, like going to the city with her friends, don't be. This sort of protectiveness from parents is more common than you think.

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