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My mom changes my phone password every night. How do I make her trust me? I've done nothing wrong.

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Try having a conversation with her about this. Your mom deserves to know that this upsets her. Ask her what she needs in order to trust you with your phone.

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What if it's because of bad grades?

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Talk to your parents about your grades. Figure out what your grades need to be in order to get your phone returned. Then, work on keeping your grades up so you can prevent your phone from being taken again.

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My phone was taken away and I can't find it. How can I find it?

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Talk to your parents about how you can get your phone back. If you steal your phone back you will probably get in even more trouble.

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What if they took it away beacause l was watching inappropriate things?

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It is important to understand and respect the rules that your parents have regarding your cell phone. Have a conversation with your parents about these rules. Reassure them that you understand the rules and will strive to follow them.

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What if it's because you don't keep your room clean?

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Start by cleaning your room. Then, have a conversation with your parents about when you can have your phone returned. Try keeping your room cleaner in the future to prevent your phone from being taken.

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What if you were using a tablet?

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The same advice can be applied to a tablet.

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Can you get it back in a day?

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There is no guarantee that you will get your phone returned within a day. Try really hard to meet all of your parents requests in a timely manner.

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What if your parents are strict?

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It is best to respect your parents. Talk to them about the situation and determine what you can do to get your phone back.

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What do you when the take it forever?

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Be patient. Don't beg for your phone as it might be annoying to your parents. Try talking to them again to see when you may get your phone returned.

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How do I get my phone back when I bought something on my phone without asking my mom?

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Talk to your mom about this situation. Ask her what you need to do in order to have your phone returned. Once you get your phone returned, respect your mom's rules in order to prevent it from being taken away again.

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What if your parents take your phone away because you're not getting your homework done? How do I get it back?

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Prove to your parents that you will do your homework. Once they begin to trust that you will do the work, they may return your phone.

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My dad is making me write an essay on what I did was wrong. How do I get out of this?

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It is best to do what your dad has asked you to do. Once you complete the task, he may let you have your phone back.

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What should I do if my issue has nothing to due with the phone, and something outside of that like a messy room or backtalk?

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Talk to your parents about the situation. Ask them what you need to do in order to get your phone back.

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My parents have taken away my phone because they think that I'm dating a wrong guy. What should I do?

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Your parents obviously care about your wellbeing. Try talking to them about your boyfriend.

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My dad took away my phone but I have not used it for a while and I can't figure out why he took it.

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Try talking to your dad about this situation. He may be able to help you understand why he took your phone.

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How many days till you get your phone back?

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There is no specific timeline. Everyone's parents are different. Ask your parents when you will be receiving your phone back.

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How can we get the phone back without them checking anything on it?

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Unfortunately, there is no way to ensure that your parents won't look at your phone. However, you can request that they respect your privacy and not go through your phone.

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What if they don't give it back?

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Your parents have the right to keep your phone. Try talking to them about the situation and see what you need to do to get your phone back.

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What if she doesn't want to give it to me?

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Your mom has every right to keep your phone. Try having a good conversation with her. Express to her that you want your phone back and ask for a list of things that you need to do in order to get it returned.

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What if you paid for your own phone? Can your parents still take it?

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Yes. As long as you are under 18 your parents have the right to take your cell phone, even if you pay the bill.

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