all my friends have cellphones even in 5th grade. my best friend just got hers. i asked my mom can i get 1 and she said no. i do all my chores and i dont get an allowance. i walk home alone and i do everything i am suppose to. in the family plan we would be paying less then right now and my mom still said no. im 14 y/o
2006-12-18 08:16:45 · 15 answers · asked by [[you're only selling sex now]] 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
do u think a cellphone is a good or bad idea?
2006-12-18 08:18:33 · update #1
no i am not in 5th grade, i am in 8th. i just know a few people in my school that r 5th graders and have 1.
2006-12-18 09:04:26 · update #2
it is a good idea because u really need it in middle school and stuff i remember getting my cell phone when i was 11 if ur responsible u should get one u need it becuz if ur in the a club or somethin and its cancelled u need to get home so just use ur cellphone thats why u need it
2006-12-18 08:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by Kristyn 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
if you deserve a cellphone, it would be one that enables you to call 3 numbers, home, mom, and dad. Children aren't responsible enough to have a cellphone. Any calls you need to make can be made at home for even cheaper than a family plan...free! Definately just for emergency or contacting family for some reason, not for chatting for hrs on end to friends. Im sure there is no reason you want one other than to look cool because you have a phone.
2006-12-18 16:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by steven c 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you can get on her plan, I'm not sure why she wouldn't want you to have one. I have 4 kids and they all have them so that we could get rid of the house phone. That alone was a big savings. We have 6 phones on one plan and it works out great.
I am able to reach my kids at most times. We have unlimited text messaging too and that makes it even better.
They do pay their share though. Maybe you could ask your mom is she would consider it if you paid your share.
My kids each pay about $20 / month.
Good luck.
2006-12-18 18:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jane 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think its a lousy idea. Cellphones are just another way of taking up your time and achieving almost nothing. You can talk to your friends at school or on the land line or IM them. A cell phone is nothing more than an EXPENSIVE status symbol. The problem with cellphones is the expense of ring tones, games, downloads, and texting. The base price does NOT include all of this stuff. My daughters cell phone bill that SHE was paying was between $ 150-200+ a MONTH. Now you have a better picture of why she says no. I vote with her.
2006-12-18 16:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by snddupree 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
say that you need a cellphone just in case of an after school activity/ or are you in a sport/ or a bad weather day/ state that it would cost less if you had a cellphone and in her plan
p.s- your 14 and in 5th grade OR they got their cells in 5th grade- if so thats a bit early
im 13 and have a cellphone i got it for christmas- all i said that i wanted it because they were awsome
2006-12-18 16:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jade 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Wait for some time, and get a Google Mobile that can make calls ans have yoru gmail and gtalk chat also. It is going to be the craziest thign of all times. Check the source link for full information
2006-12-18 23:04:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can go both ways... dont want one just b/c all your friends have one... when you get it, your not even gonna think of it as a big deal anymore... but to have one, just to call all your friends on, and have it to show off or w/e is a bad idea... your parents are probably thinking that is what you are going to do, along with running the bill up
but it is good to use it, if say you go out to the mall and places alot. just so you can get in touch with our parents if you need to. or in emergencies.... just about a month ago i was walking on this road to go to kmart, and some scary guy said "hey! get in the car i'll take you home!"... im 16, and im dead serious he scared the hell out of me, and i said no. i was holding my cell phone in my hand praying to god he wasnt one of those kidnapper rapist people lol.... im so happy i had my phone with me.... those types of situations are great to have a cell phone.
just convince your parents you are mature enough to have one, and point out all the posotives of having one. get lost in a store or something on purpose lol, maybeeeeee that will help a little??
good luck
2006-12-18 17:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by =] 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I didn't get mine till the 10th grade don't feel bad. Imagine being around when your parents were your age when they didn't have many of the luxuries we have then get back to me
2006-12-18 19:22:20 · answer #8 · answered by soup king 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell her that you need it since you walk by yourself to home or school thats what i did took me a yr to convince her though (im in 8th grade too and knew what you mean)
2006-12-18 17:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by unsure 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A good idea for emergency situations. or when you need to get in touch with your fam but not talk to your friends with
2006-12-18 16:21:33 · answer #10 · answered by mary 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋