Like, if it is your birthday and you ask your parents for something, they're not supposed to say no. If you ask like three months before for no reason, they are justified in saying no. But you're supposed to get whatever you want for you birthday. Cause I want an iPhone and my parents might not even get it for my birthday.
2007-09-19 15:09:00 · 31 answers · asked by Iiaria 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
SOme of you guys are ridiculous. Read the question, i said for my BIRTHDAY, not for no reason. Price doesn't matter on your birthday, duh.
2007-09-19 15:17:51 · update #1
An Iphone has monthly payments (unless I'm wrong about it) ... Doesn't it require a subscription? I'm not sure your parents want the payment each month that will accompany the phone and they probably don't want to put the responsibility on you, it wouldn't be a present if you had to pay for it for the next twelve months.
2007-09-19 15:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by DeadSurvivor 7 · 10⤊ 0⤋
you get what you want WITHIN REASON, a $700 iphone is deffinatley not.
if you really want an iphone get a job, at minimum wage it'll only take you a month. of course you'll have to keep working to pay off the $200+ service charge per month.
secondly what could you possibly want an iphone for? get an ipod for $100-200 and a normal cell phone for $50-100 you'll save over $400
if still seriously expect your parents to by u an iphone, i sencerely apologize, but ur spoiled and delusional (delusional would be the part when u say price doesn't matter, spoiled for expecting to get what ever you want. a birthday is just a day, its a good day, but not the only day)
2007-09-19 22:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by Drew T 2 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we ALL should get what we want RIGHT when we want it. It doesn't matter if maybe our parents can't afford it or don't feel we are ready to be carrying around such an expensive piece of equipment that can be stolen or is too pricey to replace if broken. We should not be gracious and thankful for whatever gifts we get because the givers were probably doing the best they can. NO ONE is EVER supposed to say no to US. Because we are somehow so extra special and significant that we should get whatEVER we want. And price should NEVER matter because all adults have a pot of gold hidden in their pants to buy stuff for their kids. Hey everyone, I'm a starving college student and my birthday's coming up, too. Someone buy me a new car, furnish my empty apartment, and pay for my tuition RIGHT NOW!!!
2007-09-19 22:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by Sophra 3 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Your birthday doesn't justify getting ANYTHING that you want. Your parents have to consider what's worth their money and what's not. For example, an iPhone is very unnecessary for most adults, let alone you. If they choose to get you one, good for you. If not, oh well. It's their money and they can spend it as they wish. You didn't go out and earn it like they did. When you make your own money (and realize how hard it is), you'll understand.
Oh, and hey, price DOES matter, even for birthdays, DUH. If your parents didn't have the cash for an iPhone or whatever, do you expect your dad to pimp your mom for the money? Maybe you do!
2007-09-19 22:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by Opal 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, you should be grateful for whatever you get! Of course, all parents want to get things their children want.
But wise parents, put a limitation on what they need,and sometimes the best thing is to say no.
If they were super rich, there is always something they can't afford. If you ask for a mini motorcycle when your 12 ,at 14 you'll be asking for a car, at 18 you 'll want a airplane.
If they are blue collar workers,be grateful at what they can afford to give you,and the thought of what they would like to have gotten you!
Take care!
2007-09-19 22:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by need2know 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
There's no law saying that you must receive anything for your birthday, or even celebrate it. If anyone deserves a gift, it would be your mom, she's the one who labored you into the world, and is putting up with what appears to be a very spoiled child.
P.S. Price is always a factor, especially in today's times when prices are only going higher. Think a little more of your family, and less of yourself. Even if you come from a wealthy family, we don't need any more Paris Hiltons running around.
2007-09-19 22:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by LunaRossa 6 · 11⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you are not entitled to anything on your birthday or any other day. If someone likes you they can decide to give you something they want to give you, not something you picked out. That would make you a brat and you don't want to grow up as one of those! Keep in mind that parents have to consider if they want to reward bratty behavior, whether or not its their child's birthday , and they still have a job to do of raising you to be a nice person whether the kid wants to demand a gift or not.
2007-09-19 22:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by wawawebis 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You are one spoiled brat, if I were one of your parents and read this question, you'd get NOTHING for your birthday. Your parents, siblings and friends are never obligated to give you anything, and especially if you are go arrogant as to EXPECT a particular gift.
No one has any obligation to you AT ALL for explaining why they don't want to buy you a certain gift. GIRL, you have a long way to go in growing up and the road isn't going to be easy for you with your horrible attitude.
2007-09-19 23:01:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You have to be f-ing kidding me. Price doesn't matter on your birthday? Yeah. Maybe if you're Paris Hilton. Not everyone can afford to get their spoiled little children anything they want even if it IS their birthday. I think for your birthday, you should buy yourself a clue. Your parents can get you anything THEY want for your birthday (their prerogative, not yours)--including NOTHING.
2007-09-19 22:35:02 · answer #9 · answered by J-Dawn 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You must be 3 or 4 years old, aren't you. Any degree of maturity and rational thinking would have stopped you from ever posting that question. I must admit that I gave both of my kids cars for their birthdays, but my son was turning 20 years old and was coming back from his first tour of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and he had no clue whatsoever that I was getting him that until I told him, over the phone. That way he got to tell me what color he wanted it and that he wanted a rear spoiler on it, IF I could afford it and agreed to it, which I did, on both counts. My daughter had a good inkling I would get her a car since I bought her brother one, and so on her 20th birthday I took her to the car dealer and she got to pick out the make and model THAT HER MOTHER AND I ALREADY AGREED WOULD BE THE BEST FOR HER. She did get to pick the color, just as her brother, and they both LOVE their cars. BUT, they got it ONLY because we could afford it and circumstances strongly indicated they would significantly benefit from it and appreciate it, NOT because they thought they deserved it. If I felt they thought that way, they'd be working many a year getting their first new cars with THEIR "blood, sweat and tears", not mine. God Bless you. And we know you're talking about your birthday, and we STILL think the way we do, ALL of us!!!!!
2007-09-19 22:25:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋