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Answer 1:

Your parents are concerned. Can you make the monthly payments on an ongoing basis? What is so important to discuss that it can't wait until the next day at school where you will see all your friends? Can you maintain your marks at school? Time must be set aside for homework WITHOUT interruptions. Lastly, more leaders are needed - not followers. Be an individual rather than getting caught up in what everyone else is doing/wearing/etc. Assess what YOUR needs are, don't be swayed by other people's needs and wants. Prove to your parents you are responsible with money, that you can achieve good marks at school while using the phone responsibly to show them that you are an individual, mature enough to make wise decisions.

Answer 2:

I know you don't want to hear this but I agree with your parents. Wait! Hear me out! You are too young to really need a cell phone. Your money could be put to better use. However, what's done is done. I can understand what motivated you. Peer pressure can be a very powerful force. As for tying up the family phone, I'm sure your own phone-line would have been a cheaper solution, or "call waiting."

Even though you paid for the cell phone yourself, it does still concern your parents. You do need to seriously think about your future. You will soon be entering university or college and that takes money and hard work.

The damage has been done. The waters need to be calmed at home. Sit down with your parents and try to find a compromise everyone can live with. The cell phone is yours. You must pay for all costs involved. Your "chat" time must not interfere with your studies. You must still be able to set aside some of your money for your clothes and future studies. Fair enough?

p.s. I trust your parents have your new phone number :)