Gap Year Ethos

I would appeal to ethos to try to persuade my skeptical parents that a gap year will be beneficial by having a parent of a person who had taken a gap year speak to my parents about any concerns that they may have about me taking a year off. Also, I would arrange a meeting with my high school principal so that my parents can talk to a school official and ask any questions they may have.
I would appeal to logos to try to persuade my skeptical parents that a gap year will be beneficial by showing them the results of students who passed their classes that took a gap year compared to students who did not take a gap year. Also, I would make a chart or graph with statistics that show taking a gap year is beneficial for me.
I would appeal to pathos