I really want to get a parrot, but now I am having second thoughts. I have researched and read all about parrot ownership and think that I want one. However, my mother is unsure and there is a lot of things that pose as potential antecedents that are part of our daily lives (e.g. hairdryer, bleach, dogs, candles,...) that I have no control over. I think that my family is trying to downplay these hazards. I think that I could convince them that these are serious threats to a parrot, but I just do not know. I am also probably going to go off to college in a few years. I just do not think getting a parrot not would be fair to anyone, including the parrot itself. Does anyone ave any thoughts? Should I get a parrot?