What should I do?

Question

to convine my parents to buy me a cell phone

I'm a sophomore in high school and money isn't a huge issue

Answer 1

List the reasons why you really need one and show them the list



"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:9-10

Answer 2

What ever you do. be careful of the hidden surprises from the phone company. If you go on a prepaid, plan you don't as much trouble because you automatically have a failsafe. If you go broke, you don't have to pay extra... if you are on a contract, and you go way overboard the budget limit, they will overcharge you so much it's not funny. Another hidden surprise you may get from a contract phone is the "service charge" which may be 80 bucks a month so be careful. I think you should have a trial period of a prepaid before you start a contract. It's better to be safe than really sorry.

Answer 3

It depends on why they refuse to buy you one. The #1 reason is they don't want to get stuck with a huge bill every month, and there is no way for them to shut you off after you go over your minutes. This argument can be solved with a pre-paid phone that won't work after you run out of minutes. (But it will still call 911, even if you never buy minutes for it). Problem with pre-paid is the minutes are expensive. So you may have to compromise and use your own $$ or allowance or whatever to help pay for it.

Be sure to remind them that a cell phone essential for safety. I can't tell you how many times I've thanked God for mine.

Answer 4

How old are u? Well, I didn't have a phone until after college. In those days there were pay-phones everywhere also. Maybe they don't want to pay for all those calls you'll be making.

Answer 5

If you were responsible enough, you would get one.

Or maybe do extra work around the house and buy one yourself and buy the card to refill it yourself.

Answer 6

You did not mention your age, but if all else fails stick to the tried and true: "But everyone else has one!"

Answer 7

Don't bother. Your parents had already made up their mind.

Answer 8

Maybe they can't afford it.. cyb