Help! My parents won't understand!?

Question

Ok so here's the story. I am 15 and really want a cell phone. I have been asking my parents for at least a year, maybe more. But here's the problem: Every time I try to sit down and talk to them about it they say, "A 15 year old does not need a cell phone!!!!" I try to explain to them I have looked up the plans, phone everything! But they say I won't be able to afford it. I can afford the phone! I have a lot of money saved up and I babysit afterschools so I can afford the monthly bills and the phone! I just don't understand. They think I should just talk on the phone and "I will learn bad communication" I will not be like those people who are on their phone 24/7. I want one to keep in touch with friends and I will be driving soon! I just don't understand why they have to be so stubborn! I get really good grades, I practice my musical instruments :) and I don't hang out with bad people. I don't smoke or do drugs and I don't party. So basically my question is... how do I talk to them about it without them saying no right away or to persuade them hehe. If you were in my situation how did you let your parents let you get a cellphone? I'm just really frustrated with this! Please don't be rude, I would just like some advice.

Answer 1

1. heres a good reason wat if ur in an emergency and that u have to call 911 but since u dont have how r u gonna do that so basically wat i mean is for emergency reasons better to be prepared that not b prepared

2. just for the fun of it just buy it with out their permission so that u'll have the phone and also if u do get it, get the mail more often cuz ur bill will be sent every month and eventually just tell them that u have a phone, because if u tell them wat r they gonna do throw it away cuz u've already bought one and its probably gonna be at least a 100 bucks idont think they're gonna throw it away

so yea i hop this helps.

Answer 2

Next time you sit down with your parents be sure to start by saying that you know they are tired of hearing you bring up the subject when they already said no, however, your intentions on the phone is purely for safety and communications with them so that they know how to get a hold of you and for you to get a hold of them if something happened where you would need to. Also, instead of bringing up a pricey phone plan ask them if they wouldn't mind you getting a prepaid phone where you would buy prepaid cards to load it with. Some prepaid phones out there allow you to be able to communicate with your friends for free if they have the same phone as you. It's always worth a shot, and bring up the fact that you are a model student and also have a clear grasp on the effects of alcohol, drugs and smoking. Whatever you do, do not get whiny and go off on them if they still say no. Act mature about all of it, keep a well maintained voice, it will help. Good luck.

Answer 3

Tell them to shut up! I had my first cell phone when I was 13! And yes, you do need it. I mean it was nice to keep in touch with my friends and etc. But you can talk to your parents whenever you want when you are with your friends, or when you need a ride you'll have that and if you have an emergency, which is very likely..You wont have to struggle to get ahold of them! :) GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

what i would do is get a phone you can by minutes for like one of those track phones because they are prolly thinking that if you got a real plan and a bill that you can't pay(not saying that you can't) then they are going to have to pay for it; so that way you can by minutes anytime. and try to tell them that a phone is a great way to get in touch with somebody in an emergency. it is better to have a g*y track phone than none at all.

Answer 5

They are right.All of us who became 18 before cell phones came into existence got by without one.It is NOT a NEED but a WANT.

With all the teens taking nudy pics of themselves on their cell phones and sending them to one another, the answer would be a definite "NO!"

However maybe a pre- paid trac fone with 10 minutes for emergencies and no picture capabilities might be a compromise.

Answer 6

Try explaining all this to them again, and if they still won't take you seriously, tell them you'll get the phone with or without their approval, and see how they take that information.

Depending or your parents, that may just upset them, but they have to learn that you are serious about getting a phone.

You could explain that you need a phone since you will be getting your license soon and will need a way to call if you need any kind of help while you're driving.

Answer 7

If they won't be reasonable, make them feel that you need one.  Spend more time out where there is no land line to call so they can't contact you.  Maybe they will start worrying.

Answer 8

Okay, I had the problem. I explained and they were in debeliefs in me. I was very upset. I was 14 years old. So i came up with an idea. I took them to T-Mobile. I told them to go check out phone so i can go to bathroom (which i lied) so i went to a staff so activate phone and explain phone plan. She agrees to help my problem. She explained about 2 times to my parents and they agreed what i like a phone model and the plan. I am paying 34.99 per month with unlimited text messages and internet which i love it!

Take them where you want a phone and ask the staff to convince them and make them satified! :D good luck sweetie!

Answer 9

say everyone else has one and you can use it to call your parents when you stay after school. Cell phones are really handy at that age. And if they give you a hard time ask them what you would do if an emergency came up. You obviously would need a phone

Answer 10

my parents are like this too u just have too say wat if i get in to trouble and cant reach u and dint call them sometimes wen they say to that way they will realize if u had a cellphone they could no were u r

Answer 11

Ok heres what you can try. to can go to your friends houses and tell them your sleeping over and then not tell your parents and tell them that you had no way of contacting them cause you had no cell phone. that is just an example of what you can do be creative you need to make them understand that a cell phone is crucial in todays society and that they need one to stay in contact with YOU not your friends.

Answer 12

Try to get a real job first, you dont neccisarily need a plan, you can get somthing called pay as you go, basicaly as it sounds, u pay say 30$ and get so many minutes to talk. i personaly have a plan, im 16 and my cell bill is about 80-120$ a month. dont forget if your gonna be driving theres insurance, and for a minor it will be expensive. just explain that you have the money and you want a pay as you go plan

Answer 13

I would ask them "At what age can I get one, then?" and just wait until then. That way it shows you are respecting them and are willing to wait. That shows maturity.  

Answer 14

I agree with the parents. My parents told me that if I wanted a cellphone I could wait and get one on my own. So I did. You should do the same. If you can't get one on your own, you're not responsible enough to take care of the consequences of owning it. Besides, kids don't need cell phones until they are in University. Your school is in one building. My school has 40 thousand people in it.

Answer 15

It could be a cover up, they might be thinking of surprising you with one. If that's not the case explain to them that you would feel better driving with a phone in case anything happened. Explain everything that you did on here to them, maybe that will help them really understand.  

Answer 16

boy thats a hard one. do your parents have cell phones? i gave my 12 year old son one mostly for saftey. so tha he could contact me etc.. or if we were seperated say shopping we could find eachother, he like you is a sensable boy who makes good grades. perhaps you could mention saftey to your parents. sometimes parents get locked in to an answer because they don't want ot chaznge what they have said. maybe if you offer to condition it on something else. for example mom dad if i can acheive this can i have or if you set limits on the phone plan # of min, hours of use that kind of thing. but remember they are your parents, maybe part of the reason you do so well is there guidance? good luck

Answer 17

honestly, theres no real way to convince them. some parents are just stubborn. but h**l, im not 13 and i have one. tell em its for emergencies or whatever.

Answer 18

Buy a boost mobile phone it has a good plan tell ur parents if  u could raise money by them like by doing chores or tell them for ur birthday

Answer 19

If I were in ur situation. I would tell my parents that Im simply growing up, and I feel like im macchure enough and responsible enough to take care of a phone. There are middle school kids who are like 4 years younger then you and they already have cellphones. You seem VERY VERY VERY machure. And If anyone deserves a phone Ur definetly one of them. :]

Answer 20

its better off you dont get one... they are suck a hassle and feel so good when you dont have them... i went to peru for a month no phone no internet no tv and it felt so good that i gave my cellphone away

Answer 21

i haven't met a 15 year old with out a cell phone yet... but if they won't understand show them your responsible. Instead of doing babysitting try getting a real job that pays every week trust me getting a job isn't that hard as long as your not a criminal. Oh and this always works with my parents get good grades works every time aaaaaaaannnnnndddd if you do get ur cell phone don't ever ever ever miss a payment it adds up and then you'll lose ur phone until ur 18! Plus it can help just in case of an emergency you can contact your parents... but hope i help good luck =]<3

Answer 22

I think that you should just stress to them that it is important for you to get a phone for safety & emergency reasons, especially if your going to start driving soon.  Anything might happen where you might need one to save your life.  My little sister who is 14 years old has had her own cell phone since she was 12, my parents limit her minutes and take it away from her or ground her if she goes over, but these days there are cheap family plans that your parents could get that would save them money.  Having a cell phone is necessary, a year ago my little sister was walking home from school (we live very close to her school & in a really good neighborhood) but some creepy guy started following her in his car and tried to get her to get in, she called the cops & my parents on her cell & a cop came and got the description of the car and they actually found out that he had been trying to stalk young girls for some time and they caught him. So yeah having your own cell phone is extremely important.  

Answer 23

Let them Know about pre-paid, or that new thing t-mobile has where they can manage your minutes && texts. For my First phone i got 300 minutes a month && paid like an extra 5 dollars for 100 texts i think, && that only cost my mom like 30 dollars.

Answer 24

its okay!

explain to them that with a cellphone you and the people around you will feel and be more safe, with a cell phone you can always be in contact with your PARENTS, and tell them that they can always know where you are, and if youre ever in an emergency, you will be okay with a cellphone, or be more safe. All teens should have a cellphone for saftey.Tell them they can give you limits on the cellphone and you only want it to be safe

i think that will push them a little more to saying yes.