My brother is 16 and i am 10 (almost 11 on 11/27)and i know i sound kinda young for a cellphone but i want one so bad for texting and emergancies kinda because i stay after school on thursdays. My brothers stupid friend ran it over with his stupid bike and how do i convince that i am WAY more responsible than my brother? PLEASE i need ur advice to convince my mom and dad im old enough
2007-11-03 08:29:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Im kinda lost with your question. Your brothers friend ran over YOUR cell with his bike? if thats the case then ya leaving it on the ground isnt very responsible and if thats how you treat your phone then you shouldnt have one
2007-11-03 08:36:20 · answer #1 · answered by 4.8.09<3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do your chores and even things that you are not asked to do. Make sure you do your homework. Do the dishes without asking. Once you establish that you are responsible with that kind of thing, I am sure once you sit down with them and discuss it, they will be willing to listen. You may already do these things.
Get a list of pros and cons to owning a cell phone. That way they know you have really considered it in all areas. I would ask for a prepaid phone, that way you know you will never go over minutes. Try earning extra money by helping the neighbors and then show them you can help pay for it.
2007-11-03 15:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe ask your parents to start you off with a track phone, so you can prove you are old enough to take care of a phone. Track phones are inexpensive and they can limit the amount of time and texts you are allowed. My advice is not to be picky when it comes to picking out this phone and plan out, be happy with what they offer you. Showing you are grateful for what you are receiving, even if it isn't exactly what you want will show them your maturity. Good Luck!
2007-11-03 15:33:25 · answer #3 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then use your school's phone when you stay after school and use your home phone to talk instead of texting and wasting your parents' money. Anyone who would whine about a cell phone, is clearly not mature enough to get one.
2007-11-03 15:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by h1u4sxda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain to them that you would never run over a cell phone with a bike, and that you need one for emergencies.
2007-11-03 15:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by Noble 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a cell phone you like (not too much) tell your parents the reason you want it (emergencies, school, friends etc.), get to know the plan (How much it cost a month, etc) and sit down to them and talk about it. :] And don't complain and whine
2007-11-03 15:33:48 · answer #6 · answered by Peter G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hah my b-day is on 11/24 lol go us! I don't have a cell phone either...talk it over with ur parents...but u don't really need one right now...my parents just don't have the money :'( good luck! and if u really want one just get ur mind off of it...someday u'll get one (me too) haha
2007-11-03 15:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by BrunetteBeachLuver 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the way i did it was telling my parents that i would use it alot to call them when i need to be picked up from friends houses and things like that. Tell them that it will help them way more then it will help you.
2007-11-03 15:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by Ben G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to them im a mature way, no begging and no whining, you ahve to prove that you are responsable, do your chores and everything you are asked to do, then you might get one after all!! good luck!
2007-11-03 15:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your parents. ask them what you can do to get one. if they say you will not get one, end the conversation right there - to show your level of maturity. OR they will tell you how you can get one and you do that..
good luck..
2007-11-03 15:33:17 · answer #10 · answered by preemie mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋