Will someone be my friend

What is the author trying to say in "do kalakar" by mannu bhandari?

Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family. what's the best way he can persuade his parents to say yes? a he can tell them that he will be sad and stay in bed if he can't go. b he can explain that the vacation will be educational and safe. c he can say that he'll hate his parents if they don't let him go. d he can ask them for the money that he needs for the trip.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the imperfect tense. the children and i (watch) tv.