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Totally Text-less
I got a cell phone when I turned 12, but when I got it, texting was NOT included. I just had a calling plan because my mom didn’t want me to have texting yet. My parents said that I could get it in a few months. It has now been a year, and I am 13 going into 8th grade.
I have calmly asked my mom about this and her response is, “Well, it’s not like you need it right this month.” I do respect her and I know she has reason for me not having text (she reads articles in the news about really bad stuff that happens through texting). But there never is a good time to talk about the subject with her, “This isn’t a good time,” she says.
I just really want to have it, especially for when school starts. It’s flat out embarrassing when people ask me for my number and I have to say that I don’t have text. I want to be able to text some boys and my friends. Even my friends don’t always want to call me for everything.
Hey girl!
It’s totally rough when ‘rents ignore issues, especially the ones we care a lot about. Check out some tips to finally get the texting convo started.
Since your mom says it’s never a good time to talk ask her when it would be convenient. Remember getting what you want is all about making things easy for her. Approach her again at the time you’ve agreed on and make sure you’re in a calm state of mind.
Express your concerns respectfully and talk about why you think texting is useful. Tell her that a text that’s included in your monthly plan will cost her less than all the additional calls you’d be making. Basically tell her what you told us. Make sure that you stop talking when your mom wants to say something and listen to her, and don’t interrupt her when she’s talking. This may seem unfair, but it’s a good way to earn her respect.
At the end of the day, she is the one paying for it, so you should respect whatever she decides and try to see things her way. You seem like a mature girl who has thought this problem through, so this shouldn’t be too hard for you. If you accept her decision gracefully, even if you don’t like it, your mom will be much more likely to be on board for the next request you have for her.
Good luck chica!
I have calmly asked my mom about this and her response is, “Well, it’s not like you need it right this month.” I do respect her and I know she has reason for me not having text (she reads articles in the news about really bad stuff that happens through texting). But there never is a good time to talk about the subject with her, “This isn’t a good time,” she says.
I just really want to have it, especially for when school starts. It’s flat out embarrassing when people ask me for my number and I have to say that I don’t have text. I want to be able to text some boys and my friends. Even my friends don’t always want to call me for everything.
Hey girl!
It’s totally rough when ‘rents ignore issues, especially the ones we care a lot about. Check out some tips to finally get the texting convo started.
Put it on the calendar
Since your mom says it’s never a good time to talk ask her when it would be convenient. Remember getting what you want is all about making things easy for her. Approach her again at the time you’ve agreed on and make sure you’re in a calm state of mind.
State your case
Express your concerns respectfully and talk about why you think texting is useful. Tell her that a text that’s included in your monthly plan will cost her less than all the additional calls you’d be making. Basically tell her what you told us. Make sure that you stop talking when your mom wants to say something and listen to her, and don’t interrupt her when she’s talking. This may seem unfair, but it’s a good way to earn her respect.
Accept her decision
At the end of the day, she is the one paying for it, so you should respect whatever she decides and try to see things her way. You seem like a mature girl who has thought this problem through, so this shouldn’t be too hard for you. If you accept her decision gracefully, even if you don’t like it, your mom will be much more likely to be on board for the next request you have for her.
Good luck chica!
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