How to convince your parents to give you a phone?

[Halofireangel]

Speaking as a parent of a teen your age, it's scary how much a phone can put you into the wrong place. Phones now are just like mini computers. You can post pictures and videos to facebook, I think your parents are afraid of what you might do with such new found freedom. (They don't need sexy pics on facebook of their little girl/boy looking 21!) Approach it differently. Tell them you are willing to accept a limited plan. No access to internet, by the phone, and maybe limit your texts. I know you won't agree, but telling them that they can have access to your texts would help alot. I know to you that seems like an invasion of privacy to you, but they need to know that you are going to be responsible in how you use the phone and what information you share. Also, tell them they can put a gps tracker on the phone so they know where you are. By showing them that you have nothing to hide, it might sway them to your side. So, think about how you can show them that you will not be reckless with the phone. Good Luck!