how do i ask my parents for a cell phone?

Question

i'm turning 14 in july and think i should get a cell phone. the only trouble is that my sister is 15 and doesn't have 1. i just think it would be wierd to be asking for a cell phone when i am younger than my sister

Answer 1

you can ask all you want, but if your sister doesn't have one, good luck. there is no reason that kids should even have cell phones.

Answer 2

If your sister doesn't have one, then more than likely, you won't be getting one either. You can try. But, more than likely your sister has asked too. I don't know ANY kids now who DON'T want cell phones.

I don't think kids 12-15 should have cell phones anyways. They use them when they shouldn't & I certainly wouldn't want to be the Parents of that cell phone user. But, that's just me.

I didn't get my first cell phone until I was 16. And, I think it was a reasonable age.

But, you can try. Just sit them down & tell them how you feel.

Answer 3

Talk to your sister about the two of you approaching your parents together. Agree to work to help pay for the privilege of having cell phones. Let them know that it is a great tool to have and that you understand it will cost and that you are willing to help in any way you can. Don't even mention texts, photo sharing, etc. Maybe you could help pay by mowing lawns, take no allowance or less allowance, work with them. Look up plans with free phones online and show them to your parents with your sister, ask for it for your birthday!? Remember it is a privilege! Good Luck! =)

Answer 4

There's no way to dance around it. No way to 'trick' them, etc. Maybe you should research the family plans and present them with the best plan. Then you'll all have one. Be sure to tell them the benefits of you and your sister having phones (they can call you to see you're ok). You need to hold up your end of the bargin, though, and promise to answer the phone when they call or get back to them within 10 minutes of a missed call/voice message. It'll be hard for them to argue your good points!

Answer 5

Just tell them that you want a phone to call them when you aren't with them, I mean most teens have cell phones by 14. Also tell them that you aren't looking for something that is fancy or has unlimited. If they don't agree ask for one for christmas. Santa may bring you one(:

Answer 6

You have to think of why it's good for them for you to have a cell phone. Do they want to be able to reach you? Do they want you to be able to get ahold of them?

You also want to address any concerns they anticipate. For example, most parents are worried you're going to go over on your time. So, find pre-paid options like the Trak Fone (I think it's spelled like that).

Maybe you can also research plans so that you can let them know that they can get phones for everyone in the family for "x" amount.

It'd also probably go a long way if you agreed to pay for your phone each month.

Answer 7

since your sister doesnt have one, do some reasearch on phones from the company your parents use. find out if theres a plan you could all share, getting both you and your sister one. it's happens over time, and having them realize that maybe you do really need one.

Answer 8

2 points

Answer 9

It is another expense on your parents. If their can afford it then its OK but if their cant then you need to do some baby sitting and ask for some Internet work that might pay you. Also work for your bills.

Answer 10

just tell them it is for staying in contact only. by showing responsibility, you are more likely to get one. don't run up a big bill on it either. it will get taken away and they will not likely to trust you again for a while. hope this helps. good luck.