Is this being materialistic??

Question

For my 15th bday I want a iphone 3g or blackberry curve

all together the shopping makeup hairstuff cell initial to start

cell plan and cellphone case comes out to a little less than $1000

I originally planned to work to get all this but since I was 14 i couldnt get a job anywhere.I do plan to work part time during school and pay my monthly charges on my cell phone

my school lunch and save the rest...My parents just called me materialistic am i really? How can I stop!? Please help thanks!

Answer 1

$1000 is quite a bit to spend on a B-Day present.  I know each families financial situation is different, but I'm going to side with your parents on this one.  Ask them what a reasonable amount to be spent on a present is for them.  You could ask for a gift certificate to the store where you want to purchase the iphone in the amount they think is appropriate than when you get money save it until you have the right amount.

Answer 2

It's not necessarily materialistic to want the iphone or anything. What makes someone materialistic is how much they want things like that, and how much they truly value material items in their life.

Answer 3

I think that's how all teens act at that age, most teens I know want everything but don't realize how much one has to work in order to get those things.  I guess you can stop by realizing that all those things are not things you need but want.  I wouldn't say your materialistic but just ask for less and try to help out your parents by not asking for too much.  At least you are trying by looking for a job and trying to save your lunch money.

Answer 4

Yes. Remember, the things you own, end up owning you.

Answer 5

Materialistic definitely.  That's way over the top!  Are your parents made of money or something?

Answer 6

That is a big piece of hardware to ask for a birthday present and if I read this correctly you want OTHER things on top of that? That is a being a little bit greedy considering your parents have other things to worry about but not quite materialistic.

Being materialistic means your life revolves around material things and you aren't happy unless you have something produced by the economy. Unless you are like that, I don't think you're materialistic.

I'd just talk to your parents about what you REALLY want and worry about all the accessories later. I never got something that cool when I was 14, but if you cut out all the unnecessary junk you might get what you really want :)

Answer 7

no offense but ya be happy with wat u get

Answer 8

greedy.

i would be happy with just the iphone or the blackberry. even tho ur too young to even deserve either of those things. ur turning 15 and u want an iphone and all that stuff. i think ur a greedy brat. and u really cant work till ur 16 so u wont be able to do wat u say.

Answer 9

What's wrong with being materialistic?

Answer 10

No offense but ummmmm I'd call it rather spoiled! Why do you think you should get that much stuff for your birthday? You have to be reasonable.

Answer 11

ha,

I only get $100 for my birthday,

+& a small party!

Answer 12

i wouldnt i got an imac for my 12 bday this year ($1500)  so ya but my parents tell me i am spoiled but who cares ik i will get thumbs down for this go ahead it is your birthday all about you,  you deserve one

Answer 13

Yes, that is asking for A LOT! $1000 gifts for your bday is unreasonable.

Answer 14

That is not materialistic!!! It is just wanting something. Materialistic is like measuring how much your parents love you by how much stuff they give you! That doesn't sound like you at all

Answer 15

I think if you have earned it, you have every right to get it.

Answer 16

WANTING those things isn't materialistic. Cauculating all the things you want your parents to buy you? Yes.

Answer 17

Materialist and not realistic. Realistically forget the plan.

Answer 18

No, for my 15th b-day (which is in 38 days yay!) I want a laptop and a new cell phone.

Its only materialistic if everyday you say, "daddy, can I get a new Prada bag?" or "moooom, I really want that iphone! I want it !"

if you only ask for stuff for special occasions then its not materialistic-ism.

Answer 19

That's far more than you should be getting for your birthday! Birthdays are about celebrating your life, thanking your parents, enjoying your life and looking forward to many more happy b'days to come.

Stop being so selfish. Yes you are being VERY materialistic.

Answer 20

I would have to say materialistic and spoiled. There is nothing wrong with being them, as long as you are not bragging.  ")

Answer 21

Don't you think that $1000 is a little much for one person's birthday? I mean, I know that your birthday is special to you and all, but do you realize that this is a lot of money for your parents to have to spend? I know that you plan on getting a job to pay for your phone and stuff, but maybe you should just get your parents to pay for the phone and contract.. and you could get all your hair stuff/make up whenever you get a job. Vise-versa..

I know I have a lot, and I can be materialistic and selfish at times myself. But as I get older, I'm beginning to try to not be so selfish, because I understand money and surviving better. You really just need to consider what your parents can afford, and what is reasonable for your birthday... Keep in mind that economy is really crappy right now, and next year you're probably going to want a car. (maybe you should start saving up a little for that, too, and see if your parents will match it)

Good luck... and happy early birthday. :)

Answer 22

Yeah you are greedy.

Answer 23

I don't think it's materalistic just a little greedy. Iphones are expensive! Sure it might be nice to have. With the monthly plan you may have spent more money then when you bought the phone itself. Do material items really bring you worlds of happiness or are you only happy for a day or two and then move on to some other thing you want? I've been stuck in this rut many a time and I find that enjoying life doesn't have to mean spending money. Spending time with people you love, doing things you love is something priceless which will bring you more happiness then any handbag or cell phone.

Answer 24

not sure I'd call it materialistic, but I'd definitely say greedy