Getting back to rabbits I can tell you that if you do not neuter your bunny eventually you are going to have some problems with him.

Not only is he going to want to have the overwhelming urge to mate but when he can't, he will probably go after things that belong to you. I volunteer at a rabbit sanctuary and all are neutered for not only the overpopulation problem but for health reasons as well. Rabbits are prone to reproductive cancers..it is untreatable and a horrible way to die. Male bunnies will also spray urine to mark their territory and urine from an unneutered bunny is MUCH stronger in smell than from a neutered bunny, after all he and his hormones are trying to attract a mate.

Also I would expect that he will become very romantic with your feet. He is going to follow you around and trip you up. He will become aggressive towards you, probably biting to get your attention. Most likely try and mate with your shoes and will probably pee on any of your things that has your scent on it....clothes, blankets, toys, it doesn't matter to him.

And you know what's going to happen then? The adults in the house are going to get angry. It doesn't matter that he is only following his instincts, and that the decision NOT to neuter is what is causing this behavior problem. Not many adults are willing to put up with all that peeing, being underfoot and aggressive behavior. In most cases, the bunny ends up being tossed out the door.

I am trying not to say this is what will happen with YOUR parents but in doing rabbit rescue work for over 5 years, I see this neglect and the bunny getting blamed for following his natural instincts all the time. It is way too sad and so unnecessary for a rabbit to lose his home over something as simple as neutering.

And while I am on a roll, let me add that domesticated rabbits DO NOT have the survival instincts of wild rabbits. Domesticated, i.e.pet rabbits, expect to be cared for, fed and housed. Being tossed out the door is a death sentence.

Good luck with your mom and dad. I really hope you are able to make them see that neutering is the right thing to do.