ok my parents wont t me have a cell phone, instant messaging, or go out wit a boy alone at the movies. wat i dont get is why instant messaging is so "bad" evryone has it. can any1 find a reaso y its bad? or convince my mom otherwise? help please i'm in 8t grade!
2006-12-02 10:13:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Sit your parents down and explain to them that while you appreciate their concern for your welfare, you really feel your being deprived by their refusal to allow you these things. If they still say no, then you'll just have to accept it and work to prove to them you're responsible enough for these things.
Don't shout and argue or row, as this is will just vindicate them.
Good luck.
(My parents are quite strict too, you just have to find a balance that you guys can both uphold).
2006-12-02 10:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by coffeekeepsmeawake88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a parent I would see having a Cell Phone would be a need .IM is a thing that teens go threw.The only bad thing about IM is that there are alot of nasty people out there.I can see where they would be strick on that ,at the same time they need to trust you.
2006-12-02 10:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by jessica D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure not how old an 8th grader is (UK here), but my children had mobile phones from the age of 11. This meant I was able to text them if they were late or they could text me etc. It gave me peace of mind.
Friends love texting each other and it's often cheaper and quicker to send a simple text than to make a phone call.
So if you 11 or over I would tell your parents how responsible you would be and how they would be able to contact you and you, them, whenever is needed.
Hope this helps.
Good luck, hope you get one!
2006-12-02 10:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel bad for you!! I am 12 and have almost xact same rules as you do and i dont get allowed to do hardly anything my parents so overprotective. I dont know what to say but stick with your good friends and they can help you not feel so left out all of the time. Good luck OK!! God bless U and i hope ur parents lighten up on you and mine do to!!!
2006-12-02 13:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by Tia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all we grew up with out all he fancy **** . its not really something you can't live without.. you really don't need a computer . they can get you into really life threatening problums. anyone can be anyone they want on a computer . you can tell someone that you are rich ect. and be poor and homeless . your parents care about you and want to protect you . from danger. you might not understand .
2006-12-02 10:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by single-rose@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that you promise to only talk to friends. Say Mom I have not give you a reason not to trust me and if you let me do this I won't let you down. I want you to trust me but you have to let me do things in order for you to trust me.
2006-12-02 10:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by horsecrazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
explain to her that you are talking to freinds only and not strangers im only 17 but i do no all your parents are doing is protecting you and they can't facethe fact ypur growing up
2006-12-02 10:16:53 · answer #7 · answered by Charlotte.♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋