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Question

i thank all who answered my question that is it wrong to have a cell phone at 15....
Now my problem is my parent they wont allow me to have one...
Can someone please help me convince them to get me one???
Any advice???
I told the i would pay the bills but they said no.
Thanks!!!

Answer 1

If you are a responsible person, and have
a JOB...I see no reason not to let you
have one...

Answer 2

The only reason I can think of that your parents won't allow you to have a cell phone is that they can't afford it. Or, perhaps they think you are not responsible enough to have one, although having one can teach you responsibility, because you do need that characteristic.

So the money you would pay for it comes from them? Perhaps they think the money could be better spent.

Then there is the problem of losing the device, talking too much and to the wrong people and saying the wrong things. Drug dealers and other underhands use cell phones. You wanna be like them? Cell phones really aren't all that cool except in an emergency situation.

All told, your parents are trying to protect their and your interests. So, wait till later on the phone, ok? Listen to your parents, they survived well without one at 15.

Answer 3

so your 15 give me a call jk OK by the image you might think I'm a guy ya no I'm totally a chick . Any ways that's really stupid if your parents won't let you have a cell if you pay for if and every thing why not but they did say no,hey never give don't ever stop trying well maybe when your twenty but I'm sure you'll not try that hard any ways tell them and show them your responsible and you can handle a cell and pay for then maybe they'll understand that you are "mature"

Answer 4

I am a parent and I feel that a teenager especially should have a cell phone.To be used to let parents know their whereabouts and to use if an emergency comes up.You should take responsibilty if they allow you to have one.To call when told to, rembering your curfew.Things like this we show her you are mature.
I first got a cell phone when I first started driving so if you are getting your license soon then I think you will need it.But NO talking on the phone while driving.
Wish you the best

Answer 5

If you are responsible enough to stay in school, have a job and keep it, then they should let you have it. Tell them it's a great way to keep an eye on you as well. Tell them your grades will not suffer, and that if you can prove to them that you can pay the bill on something like a cell phone, then when the time comes, you can pay for your own car as well. :)

Answer 6

Wow, a kid who who will pay his bills and 15 too, i think that is great..tell your parents that you will not down load songs...change ringtones every day,wont text and use the cell only for responsible calls..also check with the company whether they have a short contract like a 6 month contract or so ..so ur parents can see your track record ..this is all i can think of.....and DO keep your promises.

Answer 7

The way that I convinced my parents is that I thought it was important for them to be able to get a hold of me when I needed them. And also for emergencies. In fact just a month ago my boyfriend, his friend, my sister and I were on our way to Chinese and my boyfriend tripped on the curb and had a seizure. If I hadn't had a cell phone, how would his mother have known to go to the right hospital and get there right away. And it also would've taken much longer to find a phone to call 911. Therefore it's important to have one in case of emergencies. Or lets say they ask you to run to the store and remember after you leave that they needed something else. They can just call you and tell you instead of making another trip. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

The fact that you can't understand why your parents wouldn't allow you to have one, does show that you're not mature enough to have one.
If it was just about paying the bills, that would be simple but unless you're 21, THEY will have to be responsible for whatever you do with your mobile phone so saying you would be paying the bill really doesn't count at all.

Answer 9

Speaking as a parent, I agree with them sorry.

"I told them i would pay the bills" is that the same piece of pursuasive intellect as "I promise to take him for walks everyday and feed him etc etc" when you want a pet.

It never works my friend. We parents are wise to it. We've been there done it, said it and worn the t shirt til it has holes in it.

If your parents concede to that one they will ultimately get stung with the bill at some stage when you sent a million texts and spent 3 solid days chatting to your friends on other networks.

Trust me... The technology may have changed but a kids naivety will not.

Answer 10

Ok i got my cell when i was 13 and its NOT a good idea. They totally rip you off. I got a plan on it and i hardly even talked or messaged anyone, and my bills were like $300 a month. All that bull **** about how its only $25 a month, haha yeah right! You pay for EVERYTHING, i suggest waiting like i should have when you have a steady job.

Answer 11

I am sure you have tried the bit about being able to keep in contact with them at all times, so this is what I would try. I would bring to their attention that they can keep tabs on who you are talking to on-line. All calls are listed as well as the length of time you are talking. If they feel they have some sort of control then you might get your way. By the way have you asked them their reason for saying no? Then maybe you can get some insight to help in the negotiating stage.