How can I get my mum to get me a phone at the age of 8?
340360
Show your mom your responsible and you know how to take care of your things. I got my phone when I was 14. I had to wait because my mom said i wasnt responsible enough to get my own phone.
504924
If she is British she can contact Age Concern, the number should be in the phone book.
17644
If your not old enough then you can have your parents, allow you the privalage of using it.  (or you can just lie about your age) oops I didn't say that.
691418
Start being an adult.  Be respectful, responsile, and mature.  You will enjoy life more.  Okay?  If I was your parent, you wouldn't have a cell phone at all.  Be greatful for what you DO have in life.
997305
get a girly mag and go knock one out.\nmake ya mum a cup of tea\ndo the dishes\ntidy your room\nask some more questions
209108
The only thing you have to consider is where you are living.  Yes, you're 18 and an adult but if you are still living under your mother's roof then you need to follow her rules.  Still, there's no reason that you can't talk to her like an adult and explain that you would like some more freedom.  The biggest part of this is how much she trusts you.  If you've given her reasons to think that you can make good decisions then you're likely to get what you're looking for.  If you've shown her you can't, she's likely as not to tell you to follow her rules.
826280
Buy a new mobile phone (the one I've got is crap).  Probably give the rest to charity.
895945
Take her out for dinner. \n\nVisit her,  give her flowers and a cake. Tell her to give you a call if ever she needs help around the house (things that an old woman can't handle, emergencies etc). It's good that she has your phone number and you hers in case you need to look out for her or help her. Older women are prey to intruders and robbers. Always keep a look out for her safety. \n\nIf she doesn't have relatives over on special occasions such as Christmas, Thanksgiving etc, try to include her in yours at least once a year or once every other year.\n\nYes, you are a very thoughtful young man. Your parents are a success having a son like you and you are a great success for who you are. Bless you.
962944
First of all, what difference does it make whether the boy is black, white or yellow?\n\nSecond of all, most of the schools in our county do not allow cell phones to be taken to school.  Your mother should give the phone to your sister only when she is going someplace where a regular telephone service isn't available and cell phones are permitted to be used at all times.  Cell phones are very costly.  When she is at home the land line is free to use and wouldn't cost your parents or your sister to use them.  In my opinion a cell phone is only necessary for children in an emergency or for their own protection when they are away from a land line.  Your sister obviously does not respect your parents or their wishes.  She needs to learn to respect not only people but the possessions that she owns.  Especially when they were purchased by others.  If your school does allow cell phones to be brought to the school, I'm sure they have specifically stated in the school rules that they are not responsible in any way if the cell phone is lost or stolen and that that responsibility is held solely by the student who brought it onto their premises.  The school will probably not do anything to help your cause except make an attempt to check their lost and found.\n\nThird of all, it sounds like the boys did not steal the phone but instead found it.  The only way that you can actually accuse someone of stealing is if you have proof of that or a witness to the theft while it's taking place.  If you had any kind of proof at all then you wouldn't be wasting time calling them back and forth trying to use voice indenification and friends calling to try to see whose voice is answering the phone.  You would also have already went to the school yourself or to your parents with the proof that you have and the name of the criminal so that they could call the police and charge them immediately.  Accusing someone without proof is a crime in itself --  Defamation of Character.  The person that you are accusing without proof can legally sue your family for defamation of character, so unless you plan on having your parents pay for that bad choice as well I would watch what you say to other people.  The fact that you have put it on the internet for all to see if a start to the proof that these boys need to get their case going.  The person that is in the wrong was your sister for not taking care of for cell phone and for accusing people of a criminal act on hearsay and suspicion only.  If anyone should be punished at all it should be your sister, for disobeying your parents and not taking care of her own things.  Your sister needs to learn how to take instructions from her parents seriously.  By bragging about having the phone and giving the number out when she was specially asked not to by your parents she has basically slapped your parents in the face.  If I were your parents the phone would most definitely be taken away from her permanently (once it is found) and the cost of the phone, cancelling the cell phone service (if you have a plan on it) and the cost of any telephone call charges that come in on the next bill (if your parents have a plan and get a bill) should be deducted from your sister's allowance or paycheque until these costs are paid in full.\n\nFourth of all, if the boy who presently has the phone right now has any conscience or self respect he will drop the phone off in the lost and found tomorrow so that you can retrieve it.  If he doesn't then I guess your sister will have learned a valuable lesson from this act of disrespecting your parent's wishes.\n\nFifth of all, if I were you I would call the telephone service immediately if she has a plan on the phone to let them know that the phone was lost (not stolen) so that any future calls made on the phone will not be charged to your parents.  You are responsible for the calls that are made on that phone whether the phone is in your possession or not.  That'
103023
You sound real young also.You need to understand that she looks up to you .And you need to be her little friend.And for your cell-phone if you show your parents that you can be trusted and responsible than you'll have a better shot.
857976
Yes be a good child and help your MUM
1149954
I'm 21 and my Husband is 24 and we can both hear it!\n\nIs that the new ring tone for kids to use at school?  \n\nNO CHILD UNDER 18 SHOULD HAVE A CELL PHONE!!! PARENTS YOU ARE STUPID TO BUY IT FOR YOUR KID!
181265
make specific and detailed plans to get back together when you're old enough to live where you want to, and keep in touch through IM and telephones.
67272
just ask your mum anytime you feel like you are ready. she will probably be more nervous and embarrassed than you. You shouldn't be sacred cos she's been through it all and it's her job to help you. If you just can't do it write her a little letter or talk to an older cousin or friend. But just be brave and ask...you'll be really surpirsed at how she reacts...expect tears cos thats her baby girl a woman now!!! She'll be fine and she'll tell you all you need to know
991219
Give her this message:\n\nWow, 16.  That's a great milestone birthday!  I wish I were 16 again.  Enjoy it!  It goes by so fast.  No, really it does.  Cherish every moment of it.  Spend lots of time with your friends, let your parents know how much you love them (even if you don't agree with everything they're doing...cuz trust me, you won't always agree), and don't spend too much money on gas...hehe.\nHAPPY BIRTHDAY!
956898
Ask her for advise on the item you pretend to buy for your little brother or sister. Be creative. Then tell her the truth that it was just the excuse to talk to her since you  are shy and give her your number. Maybe you will get a call...
121164
I know you're not going to like my answer, but you really don't need a cell phone.  I'm in college, and I don't have one, nor have I ever had one.  My parents don't have one.  I don't think you realize how much it costs to have one.  Do you want to pay $40 every month?  You probably don't have that kind of money.\n\nAlso, you really need to respect your mom.  If she's said that you can't have one, it's not because she wants to be mean to you.  She's doing what she thinks is best for you, and that doesn't include a cell phone.  When you start driving places and have a job, then I would say it's reasonable to have one, because then you can pay for it.\n\nCell phones aren't toys to have just because everyone else has one.  They're an expensive tool, and unless you NEED one, don't get one.