How to Talk Parents Into a More Expensive Cell Phone

When you already have a cell phone, it may be a little tricky talking your parents in to getting a more expensive cell phone. Teens are notorious for wanting it all, wanting it now and, of course, that applies to wanting the "coolest" cell phone available.

Instructions

1. Find out how much the new cell phone will cost in comparison to the cell phone that you currently have. If this is a huge difference in costs, think about who will pay the difference in costs before you talk to your parents. Think about what type of updated features the updated cell phone offers compared to your current one and if these upgrades are worth the price difference. Consider what your parents are already paying for your cell phone and decide if you are willing to step up and earn the money for the difference.

2. Discuss the pros and cons of the more expensive cell phone with your parents. If receiving and sending text messages help your parents stay in touch ct with you easier, help your parents know your whereabouts or changes in your school schedule, your parents may be more receptive of getting you the more expensive cell phone.

3. Talk to your parents about the benefits of being able to download information from the Internet if this will help you with schoolwork or checking emails from your parents. Their argument may be that you can, also, download and play games from the Internet, so be prepared to deal with this type of resistance if you want that more expensive cell phone.

4. Be willing to work with your parents on the added financial costs of a more expensive cell phone. You may have to earn part of the money needed or do more help around the house to help with expenses.

5. Ask for the more expensive cell phone for a birthday gift or Christmas gift. You may have to wait a few weeks, but you'll get your more expensive cell phone.

6. Give your current cell phone to a younger sibling that's now ready for a cell phone, therefore justifying your readiness to be given a more expensive cell phone by your parents. This scenario could work with your parents if you have siblings.

7. Keep your cool, listen to your parents' opinions and discuss the more expensive cell phone options as maturely as you can. The way you handle your conversation with your parents may actually convince them that you're ready for the more expensive cell phone.