2007-01-12 07:52:24 · 12 answers · asked by Lovely 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Have them get you a pay as you go phone that way you can "learn" about minutes and overages, roaming and all that great stuff. Also, you won't be tied down to a contract if you go with someone like Virgin Mobile, and you get to decide how much money you spend or don't spend a week, or month. Also, your phone won't let you go into a negative balance either so you don't have to pay for overages because you can't have them :-)
Worked for me!
2007-01-12 08:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by minicoop_jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work out some kind of deal where you help out around the house or make dinner once a week or something where they can see that you are responsible. What they don't want is nagging and complaining and you acting like a 5 year old. Show them that you are mature enough to handle a cell phone.
2007-01-12 16:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by ubbriggs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a few tips:
-act responsible
-offer to help pay the cost/all the cost
-ask what is a good age
-don't whine or ask all the time
-gain your parents' trust
If you do these things, it will help a lot to get a cell phone. Once your parents know you are responsible and they trust you, you can use persuasion to help with the rest. Good luck!
2007-01-12 15:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by a-jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your parents that these are dangerous times. It's important that everyone have a cell phone in case of emergencies!!!
Cite : School shootings, kidnappings, getting lost, etc.
2007-01-12 16:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by Christine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you will do extra chores around the house to earn a cell phone and that you can deduct the expenses from my allowance every month. good luck kido
2007-01-12 16:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are too young to get one yourself, you are too young to have one. Also, what is the reasoning your parents gave you. Perhaps they just don't feel that they can afford it. In which case, you should understand and move on.
2007-01-12 16:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by rbarc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scream, rattel, nag, persuade, talk, hunger strike(secterly eat though), roll on floor crying, kick the poor doggie...everypossible thing you can think of.
2007-01-12 16:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by Shiv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job and quit being a leech. There is no honor in blood sucking!!!
2007-01-12 16:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
offer to pay the $10/month for the additional line on their plan.
2007-01-12 15:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by bzqqsq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask them if you get enough money you would pay for half of the bill a month,
that is what i did
2007-01-12 16:01:04 · answer #10 · answered by N8t!^3 B@ll@ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋