I keep trying to tell them that soon it is going to become a safety issue when I am out on the streets and driving (if i get to drive i doubt it). All of my friends have one and i am always mooching off of them to use it and people at school make sooooooooo much fun of me. I seriously come home crying sometimes because of the torture kids put me through! what should i do and tell my parents?
2006-08-23 06:13:12 · 24 answers · asked by talldarknsxy101 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
To show your parents how much you want one, get permission to get a job and pay for it yourself.
If you show the responsibility and commitment to hold a job they should have less to object about.
I suggest a pay as you go, not one you have to sign a 2 year contract for...if you end up changing your mind and quitting, your parents won't get stuck paying for it. This will just anger them and you will have an even harder time convincing them to allow you to do whatever the next thing is that you want.
2006-08-23 06:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by ADF 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell your parents that all the kids at school have them. They'll say who cares? You don't. Tell them that in order for you to be in immediate reach, that a cell phone would be useful. If money is an issue, than get a prepaid phone and offer to pay for it. Compromise with them. Remind them that as you're getting older, you're going to be more actively social and not always in touch. A cell would help you if you were in a sticky situation, say you have to be home by 11PM but you were unable to be home b/c ur friends brother was taken to the hospital so she couldnt give u a ride home. ur parents would get mad at you but since you had no way to contact them to let them know whats going on, how would they know if you were lying dead somewhere or not? Plan out how ur going to sell the idea to them to convince them that a cell is in everyones best interests. Best of luck
2006-08-23 06:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by scharfie528 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your parents do not appreciate how much crap you are taking from the kids at school over not having a cellphone. If you haven't already done so, I would calmly and rationally explain it to them. Sadly, however, they may not listen. Until you are 18 or making your own money to pay the bills yourself, you are stuck living under their rules. If their objection to you having a cellphone the cost, tell them you would be willing to get a part time job to pay for it because it is something you really want. If they simply do not want you to have a phone because they are controlling and unreasonable, then you will have to deal with it.
2006-08-23 06:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a cheap 20 dollar phone and charge it with a prepaid 20 dollar card It will last long if is only used for emergencies!!!!. And if this may sound rude but "WhO THE F@@@ CAres IF you Dont have a CPhonee???
As previous Yahho members said, you have a house, parents, food, and clothes. why are you asking for more?? there are kids out there who dont even have any of the things above and they live in the U.S!. I dont know you but you sound like a brat. Be humble and be happy of what you already have. And you sound like a very materialistic person..well duh. If you breakdown because you dont have a made-in-japan-electronic device you have some issues. I would breakdown if my house burned down or something more serious...
But if you have access to the interned, you have enough money to get a 20 dollar phone and prepaid cards.. good luck with that.
2006-08-23 06:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by newbie wife 6/16/07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 11:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer to get a job and help pay for the phone. You may not be old enough to get a real job but you could offer to babysitt or mow lawns help neighbors with clean up or what ever you can do to earn money. Your parents may not be able to afford the phone or they may think you are not mature enough. So them you are. Talk to them and don't yell or pout. Tell them you would like to offer a compromise. You'll pay for half the bill, or the whole bill if you can earn enough.
2006-08-23 06:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by jagbeeton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 50. I don't have one. The things are electronic tethers, as far as I'm concerned.
Once you start driving, I can see the need for you to have one. That's when we got one for our son. Until then - feh! Get over yourself, suck it up, and start practicing to be an adult. You'll be one (legally, at least) in a few years.
If you can't face life without one, prove to your parents that you're responsible enough to have one, and earn the privilege of having one. Do extra chores around the house, WITHOUT being asked to. When you are asked, do it WITHOUT being asked 3-4 times. When your parents see a difference and mention it, THEN you ask if you can get a phone.
Does this seem like a mean or smart-*** reply? Maybe... but who said life is going to be easy?
2006-08-23 06:23:15 · answer #7 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you come home crying because kids tease you over not having a cell , you have to be kidding . If this is your life's biggest problem you are a very lucky person and should quit complaining and enjoy life . If you really want one get a job babysitting or something and buy a prepaid one
2006-08-23 06:22:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if they are the ones that pay the bills, then it is really up to them. I got one when I was 15, but I also had a job to pay for it. My parents would have rather me had one for safety purposes also. But, if they can't afford to pay for one, like my parents couldn't, then get a job and buy one.
2006-08-23 06:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by clm2675 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am divorced from my oldest daughter's father. He bought her a cell phone and she isn't allowed to even bring it in my house. She's too young.
Your parents think you're too young and they are the bosses till you're grown.
You only want a cell phone cause your friends have one.
DON'T BE A FOLLOWER, BE A LEADER.
2006-08-23 06:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by Chrissy w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋