My 13th birthday is in 2 weeks. I dont play in any sports, and i dont walk home. How do i convince them to get me a cell phone. The phone i want to get is free and 40 dollars a month.
2007-03-02 16:04:37 · 9 answers · asked by k317 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I can pay for it
2007-03-02 16:13:38 · update #1
I know all about the phone-everything
2007-03-02 16:20:55 · update #2
Why don't you start by telling us why they SHOULD buy you a cell phone? You've given us two reasons that they shouldn't (no sports, you walk home), and one justification (finances).
Do you really feel that you are ready for the responsibility? There are different types of calling plans available, depending on your service carrier, that allow you a certain number of minutes a month under certain conditions. Make sure you research those plans very well and have an answer for your parents when they ask if you are ready for the responsibility.
The more you demonstrate that you know about cell phone use (specifically, what happens when you exceed the minutes on your plan and what you intend to do if it happens), the more mature you will appear. Would you agree if they demanded you give up the phone until you pay or work off the high bill?
Ask yourself why you want one to begin with; telling them "I need it" or "All my friends have them" won't work.
2007-03-02 16:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want a cell phone so bad? I think if you have some legit reasons then it will be easy to persuade your parents to buy you a phone. Mabye you need to do something to show your parents that you're mature enought to own a cell. Also are you planning on paying the $40 yourself? If so this will help your argument, if you're not planning on paying yourself, you should consider doing some chores or something to prove to your parents that you're worthy :) Good luck
2007-03-02 16:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sally D. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At thirteen years old, you really don't need a cell phone. Why does everyone think they have to be on the phone all the time? Wait a few years and you can earn enough money to pay for it each month.
2007-03-02 16:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider your reason first for having a cellphone. You mom and dad might have thought that it isn't really a necessity at all... just a want and that's not gonna make them relent to that. There are many advantages into owning one. Maybe it isn't just the right time for cellphone and if that's the case, you really will not convince them.
2007-03-02 16:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by svit-kona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually parents of a soon to be 13 yr old don't get their kid a phone unless they do after school activity's or if you have sports... my parents got me a cell phone in 6th grade because of sports.
hope this helps:)
2007-03-02 16:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by Danii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that u want one, and that'd it'd give u little bit of responsibility with the minutes and everything. that's what i did and i got mine at the age of 13. hope this helped. I wasn't in sports either.
2007-03-02 16:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by squiggles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17 is one in all those previous due age to get a cellular telephone. I have been given my first cellular in 5th grade lol. nicely, I informed my mom that i may well be to blame and that i might want it to call her to enable her comprehend i may well be at a acquaintances abode or that i might like a extra useful thank you to speak with my acquaintances. I advise you pay for it too.
2016-10-17 03:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Want to know how? By proving to them you're responsible enough for one. That if they can't pay for it you'll step up and pay the bill.
2007-03-02 18:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them that you need it in case of an emergency omg and if u can afford it why aren't they letting you get one
2007-03-02 16:16:34 · answer #9 · answered by lily 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋