I am the only person in my class that does not have a phone!My dad is all for gettin me one in case of emergencies, but Mom wont have it.I want one so bad and my friends used to tease me about it syain that i could use my "barbie" cell phone. and i just got used to it and started playin along, then my dad asked me if i wanted a phone when my mom and dad get their new phones. hes even looked into getting a line added on.I just dont understand it!
2006-10-10 13:23:46 · 30 answers · asked by *~LuV fRoM aBoVe~* 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Really, I think it all depends on how old you are, and what you do. I think nowa days phones are not too expensive and for kids who run around, and go with their friends, I think it is easier AND SAFER to get the kid a cell phone that way the parents can get a hold of them at any point and time! I have had a cell phone since I was 14 and that was only b/c my mother made me, that way she could ALWAYS get a hold of me without any problems. I know a couple times when I was under 16 that my cell phone has helped in an emergency a couple different times! I'm sure your mother has her reasons though, but that is my personal opinion.
2006-10-10 13:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Ciji 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Megan,
I understand what you are saying and I respect what your mom has said.
Ask your mom to sit down and talk to you about it. Tell her that times have changed and that you want to be able to call her should anything ever come up where you need to get in touch with her right away. Tell her that you are responsible now and that you will only use it when she feels that you need to.
Ask what you should say to the other kids that tease you at school. Show her you will be responsible by asking her if you can help more around the house.
Sometimes when you sit down and talk about something, and it may take a couple of tries, but she will see that you have matured and that you have a reason that you need it, not just want it. Tell her that you are willing to use it under her rules and that you are willing to step up at home and help out.
If she still says no, wait for a short time and ask her again. Tell her you sure would like to get a phone for Christmas.
Respect her wishes and know that she has your best interest at heart. Print this out and let her read it.
Lisa
2006-10-10 20:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you could honestly say that the only time you'd use the phone was for emergencies, I'd probably agree with you. We both know that's not the case, though. While I see nothing wrong with giving cell phones to preteens, I don't see anything wrong with refusing them, either. It's called "parenting". As frustrating as you may find it - and we ALL found it frustrating - your Mom is trying to do what's best for you, which unfortunately doesn't always translate into giving you what you want.
For what it's worth, you probably have a better chance of getting her to relent by going to her and telling her that you understand why she doesn't want you to have the phone, then dropping the matter. If she sees you're mature enough not to push things, she may decide she was wrong. Pitching a hissy fit over it probably won't work real well, though.
2006-10-10 20:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry Kid, unless you have a job, you don't really need a phone until you start driving. You can see all your friends at school or where ever else you hang out. And that BS about emergencies; every place I have been still has the phone with wires. You know you can still use those. Most of the time "lazy" parents use the phone to keep up with their kids, who always tell them where they are I am sure.
Bottom line, your mom is right and good for her.
If you don't like her rules, you can leave when you are 18. Like it or not she is looking out for your best interest.
2006-10-10 20:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each Family has a different set of rules. Some of my Friends have some freedoms that I don't and I have some freedoms they don't have. Maybe your mom has a reason for doing, this. I even don't have a cell phone and I'm in my senior years of H.S. Even I get angry sometimes with my parents but then I learned to understand we cannot have everything we want.
2006-10-10 20:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by AUCT!ON 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no,, but if she does its not for you to go and talk to everyone in the god pickin world,, it should have a setting where you can only dial home , and emergency contact in the family,, and 911... kids these days are so spoiled,,, when i was a teenager in the 80s(early 80's ) a broadband connection was how fast you could run from your friends house to give them a message,, and a cell phone was the one in jail where youd get your one phone call for the night,,, i dont think kids should get one till they graduate,, even then though their parents should require them to have a job to pay for it,, NO JOB, NO MONEY, NO PHONE !!!! and if they think they can just go and use the internet instead,, id block access to that too,,, too many goodies for todays youth ,that cost big bucks and that kids think mommy and daddy have to pay for,, grow up and learn some responsibility!!!
2006-10-10 20:31:49 · answer #6 · answered by John C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because she wants to make sure you are responisble enough to carry one. Not have one to "follow the crowd" If you can drive a car, then you can care for a cell phone. Yeah, it doesn't sound like a big deal, but lets think about it real quick.
She wants to make sure you won't be on it all night and use up your minutes. So, if you have a car, you'll learn that you can't do things like and instead of using up minutes, use up all of your gas.
She wants to make sure you won't trash the thing. You won't crash a car, so you won't trash you're phone.
And perhaps, as a reward! Ever think about that?
2006-10-10 20:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by Pandora 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion - unless you can afford to pay for it yourself..YOU DON'T NEED A CELL PHONE!
Many people in your age group are so spoiled it is ridiculous.
(You won't want to hear this, but) When I was your age (in the 70's/80's)...we didn't have cell phones and got along just fine. As a matter of fact, we didn't have MOST of what you guys have (cable tv, video games, remote control tv (never mind they weren't color)...and we lived and enjoyed life.
When you get a job, and begin paying YOUR OWN bills THEN you can break your neck to get whatever you want to be like everybody else...
2006-10-10 20:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think that this day and age that everyone should have an cell phone. If something should happen to you or someone in your family and they didn't know where you were a cell phone would be the best bet of getting ahold of you. personally, if you approach your mom and tell her that it will help you as well as teach you basic responsibility I'm sure she will see things your way..
2006-10-10 20:27:44 · answer #9 · answered by Pong T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Megan P -
Why don't you go get a part time job or baby-sit and earn enough to buy your own cell phone?
You're old enough to start earning your own way and not relying on your mother to buy you things!
That's how I raised my three daughters - and they're very successful women with families of their own!
So start paying your own way, and stop bitching about mom! You know, you'll really be special when your friends find out you pay your own way!
Have a good life -
CQ
2006-10-10 20:31:31 · answer #10 · answered by CharlieQ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋