How do I convince parents to allow rat

[RatRace]

Hello, I have been graced with the fantastic opportunity to take care of a rat for breaks including summer. However, my parents despise rats and think that that people will judge them for having one. How do I respectfully convince them to allow rats into the house.

 

[TwilxghtRat]

Hi! Someone on another rat forum also was asking these questions, and the post is here!