How to convince my parents for me to get a new phone?

Question

I've owned this crappy phone for a bit over a year now and it's a pretty tiny phone. I see people at school, people at shops, people everywhere with huge as phones and there's me with this tiny piece of brick. I've saved up to around $400 which is plenty for this phone that I've been wanting for a while. I've taken good care of my current phone and want to show I'm responsible but my parents are still not convinced I should get a new phone. I would be willing to pay using my money (which shows that I'm trying to be mature/independant with my own money)
I'm 15 btw. So how can I convince my parents to get a new phone. It's a phablet, good camera (according to reviews) and very cheap! Please help.

Answer 1

You may be able to afford the phone but can you afford to have it connected to a service!



If yes, just go and buy it and tell your parents that it will cost them nothing. Even if you buy a sim card and pay as you go, all expenses are on you.

Answer 2

hehehe



its so funny youre whinging about people having big phones



20 yrs ago ... the flashy people had the small phones while I couldnt fit mine in my trousers



anyway



in your entire rant, you havent spoken of functionality issues with your phone



if you were my daughter, I wouldnt want you buying into "image" as being critical



so



if youre smart



you stop talking about what others have and how you feel "inferior"



instead



start talking about things you cant do with your phone and what specific features the new phone offers that bring real world advantages including reliability and battery life

Answer 3

I also bought my own phone, show them the phone first and get some advice or see if they can find something for you. Can you send me a link to the device? thanks