Reasons to get a cell phone ?

Question

My mom said she would consider getting me a phone if i come up with 10 good reasons why. and i don't want reason why they shouldn't get me one! I am 14. any suggestions would help thanks :)

Answer 1

haha why won't your parents let you have a cell phone? Thats REALLY weird. I got mine when I was in 5th grade. Are you poor?

Answer 2

Okay, I'm the same age. I also had to convince my parents.

-If your in a mall, etc; and you want to walk around by yourself or with a friend, you don't want to go looking back around for your parents. You could just call them and ask what store they're in.

-For safety. If anything bad is going on, call your parents.

-When your on the go and you need to by something let's say for a school project but you forgot what? You can call a friend or even email your teacher!

-There's more but I'll get back to that later. Gtg, byyye!  

Answer 3

so you can be really cool and talk on it all loud in public.  do your homework.

Answer 4

If you are ever kidnapped, you can call from the trunk of the kidnapper's car.

Answer 5

no 14 year old needs a cell phone...sorry

Answer 6

you could help pay for it with a job or allowance

you would always have something to call people in an emergency

you could allow them to limit your texting

show that you are responsible

actually save up to get the cell

well that's five i'm all out good luck!

Answer 7

1. Security.... if something happens your calls can be traced, or you can call for help

2. It makes it easier for your family to get a hold of you while your out.

3.if you get lost you can always call

Answer 8

1. You are almost always accessible.

2. In case of an emergency (flat tire, bad date, and so on), you can call for help.

3. If you're lost or running late, it's easier to call your waiting party from a mobile rather than stopping at a pay phone.

4. A phone is always at your fingertips, even when you shouldn't be using it. In those situations, Virgin Mobile customers in Australia are particularly lucky; if they plan on having a couple of drinks when they go out that night, they have access to a service that lets them block a number they shouldn't be calling while under the influence.

5. A mobile provides an easy way to collect phone numbers. If you're a real Casanova, a handset with a built-in camera will help remind you what the owners of those numbers look like.

6. Depending on your calling circle and your service plan, it can be cheaper to place long-distance calls from a cell phone than from a landline.

7. If you need to make plans but don't feel like speaking to someone and can't send an e-mail, you can text a quick message. That said, mind your etiquette--reading a text message while talking to someone else is just plain rude.

8. You can personalize your mobile to reflect your personality or mood, which is difficult to do with a landline phone.

9. If you have wireless data service, you can probably check your e-mail on your phone, as well as get sports scores, receive stock updates, and more.

10. In a pinch, it can be used as an alarm clock.

OR

1) By middle school or junior high just, about all kids carry a cell phone, or "cell" at all times, so it makes them feel grown-up, like you trust them with something of value.

2) Many kids take medication and/or have allergies and could need sudden attention. It is a safety issue really, so in an emergency they can always contact someone.

3) Most kids have working parents that need to be contacted after school or from activities.

4) The phones are generally not used during the day until high school, when kids mainly text message and make some calls between classes and after school as well, usually to coordinate plans or call for rides.

5) There are no or very few "pay phones" left in our area, so cells are the only way to reach people from public places.

6) Cells are great on weekends too for divorced families so kids can always reach the parent with whom they are not staying and the other parent can reach the child without having to go through the x-spouse.

7) There are great free or inexpensive games for entertainment in the car or in waiting areas.

8) They are just part of socialization here, as the home phone was when we were kids, except they have photos, videos, games and music as added value.

9) As far as the safety of the cells, my kids text, play games, and use the photos and video, more than they even talk on the phones. They do not talk long when they do talk, usually just calls to make plans and have brief conversations. Unfortunately, cordless home phones also have similiar "Brain Cancer" warnings anyway. I'm not convinced any technology including wireless Internet is completely healthy or safe, but not terribly worried either because we would probably know by now if it were extremely risky. Obviously, if studies show increasing harm, I would reconsider exposing my children or myself to those risks.

10) Since our A T & T phones were free, and we share minutes that also rollover each month if not used, it is not much more of an additional expensive. We can save almost as much because don't need a home phone at all really.

OR

It helps to organize your life. Granted, not everyone has a super busy life, but since the Wired article focused mostly on smart phones, I�ll keep the focus towards them, even though most modern phones have calendars built in. Let�s face it; we can�t all remember everything we need to do on a daily basis. I often send myself text messages from my email account so that when I�m out I�ll be reminded of something I need to do, pick up or go to. Some phones have a voice record option, great for people who hate texting or writing things down. Most smart phones and more and more traditional phones will sync contacts, data and calendars with your desktop computer. The ability to carry that much information with you in something the size [or smaller] than a pack of smokes makes many peoples lives much easier.

Cell phones can eliminate costs in other parts of your life. The article states that the cost of ownership over the years is astronomical. This is partly true. Most phones, including smart phones are fairly cheap when getting a new contract or renewing your contract. The vast majority of carriers also offer discounts to long term users who have good standing with the billing department who like to upgrade when newer technology comes out. Users are also clipping their home land lines at an alarming rate, opting to go with high speed cable internet that does not require a phone line in the home and using their cell phone as a permanent �home� phone. Nearly every plan includes free nights and weekends along with free nationwide long distance. The corrupt part is that users often overbuy their service plans and never use all they are given, the exception being AT&T (formally Cingular), who offers roll-over minutes for unused minutes.

Contracts are not always a bad thing. I know of very few people who have had issues with contracts. The early termination fee stems from the discount given when you get a new phone at a discount. It makes good business sense. That said giving a good reason to get out of your contract will often work. Examples I�ve read about on the internet are, moving to another country, leaving the country for an extended period of time, such as military service or repeated problems with service and usability on that carriers network.

You control when and how people contact you. The article complains that you are perpetually available, this is not true. Caller ID is a wonderful thing. Not replying to a text message is easily done. I know it is hard to believe but cell phones have a power off button too!

So what if phones are boring. Apparently there are people who care and hype them, but it is a utilitarian item, the fact that people are so passionate about them should tell you something about the likes and dislikes of Americans. Ergonomics, new features and functions along with different sizes and places to put hinges excites not only geeks but everyday people too.

Talk time is better than your average home portable phone. Again the article seems to point out that you need to constantly recharge your phone. This is no different than recharging the portable phone in your house (if you have a land line). If you don�t put the home phone back in the cradle, it dies, often in less than a day. My cell phone gets charged on my way to and from work in the car usually, having zero impact on the usability for me.

Conspiracy theorists are everywhere. The thought that the government is watching your every move from the GPS unit in your phone is obscene.

My phone, my conversation. I will grant the article the credit in pointing out that most people who use a phone in public are idiots. Studies show that they do tend to drive worse and lord knows I don�t need to hear how your date went last night or the fight you are having with your significant other while I�m pumping my gas or standing in line at the grocery store. The ability to have conversations in these places does require an amount of self restraint, however most people don�t have the balls to say what they want to who they want face to face. Sometimes they are needed and are good entertainment for those lucky enough to see them.

Accessories are in the American bloodline. The article mentions pleather and pegboards, if you care that much about what I do with my cell phone and how I use it, you need to get more of a life.

I�m not a public annoyance. Wired�s article basically uses the eighth item in their list for number ten, very weak.

OR

Cell phones save lives. For those unlucky enough to be in a car accident or have been kind enough to stop at one, chances are the 911 operator you called told you that you were caller number 14 about this accident. There is nothing wrong with being number 14, it proves that people are kind and that the phones do work and help save lives.

Text messaging can often repair friendships and relationships. Due to the short, to the point nature of texting, each side of the conversation usually just says what they need to, no fluff, no crying, and no drama. I know several people who have mended things together after texting back and forth a few times.

I need a photo of that! Nearly all phones come with a camera, albeit a crappy one, they do have their purpose. Spur of the moment photos just don�t have the time to go dig the camera out of the closet or glove box, they need to happen now � how else would MySpace be so full of crappy photos. Use your camera to your advantage. Many businesses and restaurants have their hours in the front window or door, usually in an area the size of a standard sheet of paper. Take a photo of this and then store it to your phone, then associate it with their number in your phonebook. Next time you need to know if they are open or not, you can simply use your phone.

I�m lost, can you give me directions. I don�t care who you are, you�ve been lost at some point or another. There isn�t always a gas station to stop and ask for the right way to go, not all gas stations are friendly enough to warrant getting out of the car for that matter. Lost, call whomever you are meeting. Not meeting anyone, call someone who�s going where you have gone before. Last ditch effort, call someone who you know is sitting in front of a computer, we all h

Answer 9

1: for emergencies

2: your parents can cancel the house phone and save money if they to have cell phones

3: if you stay after scool you need a phone

4:security

5:if your walking home alone you  might get scared or creeped by something.

6:you NEED a cell phone your a teenager..i got my first cell at age 13 i think..

7:check t-mobile.com , you can get a sidekick and your parents can award you texts, minutes and stuff for being good but make sure you get good service where you are with t-mobile before you say that idea to your parents!

i cant think of anymore

Answer 10

1.  stay in touch w/ people

2.  in case of emergency

3. when you're away from home

4. internet

5. all the other bells and whistles

Answer 11

Tell her she can call you whenever when you are out to check on you.

If you are out and your friends are going somewhere else, you can call your mom to tell her where you are going.

If something happens when you are out, like in trouble or hurt, you can get in contact.

It will keep you away from the computer.

You can keep in contact with your friends.

It will make you look cool.

You will be an outcast if you don't have one.

Keep you away from drugs ;)

This is hard...

Well those are good enough reasons!

Answer 12

1.call her if you are staying late at school

2.for emergency use, if something happened (get hurt)

3.you can call her anywhere good on out of town adventures

4.step up to show that you can be responsible

5.just in case you get separated in town.

6. call her when you need to be picked up from the mall, store, etc.

7.power ever goes out, you can still contact her

8.call her if someone is following you outside

9.if she got hurt and went to the hospital and you were not home, the hospital can contact you on the cell phone

10.last but not least because you want one

Answer 13

If you need to ask people for good reasons, you shouldn't have a phone. Do your own research.

Answer 14

1 you get lost and can call

2 you get dropped off at the wrong place and you need to call

3 someone steals you

4 there was a accident in front of you

5 you can call at an emergency

6 you are 14 and your growing up

7your getting responsible

8you fall off a cliff get stuck on a tree branch and your leg is broken while you were on a school hike and no one has a clue where you are and your laying there with a broken leg and you have no way to call an ambulance ; ) ; ) ; ) ; )

9you need to communicate with people more

lol there not that good but a few will pass!!

Answer 15

1. everyone has one

2. ur parents would be able to contact u at school if there is a problem at home

3. they would be able to contact you when you are missing

4. you can check the time on it? :S

5. keep in touch with your friends.

sozzy i can only think of 5

Answer 16

Safety - so that if you get into an accident or a dangerous situation you can call for help.