How do I convince my parents to get me a cell phone, using my own money, and about this financial crisis?

I'm 13 years old and want the LG RUMORHow do I convince my parents to get me a cell phone, using my own money, and about this financial crisis?
A 13 year old does not need a cell phone. You may think you will be able to use your own money, but how are you going to pay that big monthly phone bill when you go over your plan minutes? Even a cheap plan will cost $50 a month and that's without texting.
I'm with the first responder. I know "all your friends have one" but that isn't the point. What is good for YOU?



I am so proud of my daughter for not letting her own daughter have one yet. She is 16 and may be allowed one soon but her brother didn't get his until he was 17 1/2, though he had howled for one for years.



Now, if you are off on your own somewhere, there is no harm in a parent letting you borrow a phone for a couple of hours. It is just not a good idea to have your own yet as it is a tremendous distraction from school and responsibilities.How do I convince my parents to get me a cell phone, using my own money, and about this financial crisis?
I think you need one my soon has one and it is good for us but an lg they are sooooooo expensive what about for now just getting a virgin mobile at target then later in a year or so ask for the last-ess phone out because in a year the will have phones with no key broad and just all on screen. Just a suggestion see if they will comprise
um how old is the first person to answer?

13 is normal to have a cell phone.

geez.

just show them that they are responsible enough for one, and if you're willing to pay for it yourself then they should have nothing to worry about.How do I convince my parents to get me a cell phone, using my own money, and about this financial crisis?
You are too young for a cell phone. Your parents are right for not letting you get one.