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What else I can do if I am not allowed to do part-time job?

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Ask your parents if you could do chores around the house and in exchange they give you an allowance. You could also try babysitting.

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What if I already have a phone?

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Already having a phone may make the argument for a new one more difficult. Other than that, the steps in the article would still apply.

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How can I get rich as a kid?

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You should keep your expectations realistic, but check out the article on How to Make Money As a Child .

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What do you mean by misbehaving?

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It means doing something inappropriate or watching inappropriate content on your phone. This article and the tips are really directed at teenagers, not adults.

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What can I do if I don't have a phone, but I do have a debit card and bank account?

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Save up the money and buy a phone with your debit card! If you're not allowed to buy a phone, you could use your debit card to purchase a Visa gift card from a grocery store, then use the gift card to buy your phone.

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What information do I need to purchase my own phone as a teenager?

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The price, type of phone, quantity of data the phone can contain, and the phone plan that comes along with it. Also, you might want to get the same provider as your family, as this can result in discounts and cheaper or even free calls and texts.

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How do I get a phone if my parents don't pay me for jobs and won't allow me to get a job?

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Ask all your relatives to give you money for your birthday and Christmas. It might take a while, but it's a foolproof plan to get heaps of money!

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Is it legal for my parents to take away the phone that I, at 17 years old, bought with my own money?

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if you are paying for all of the phone's cost, (like paying for service,) it's not legal. However, if they pay for the service and other phone bills then yes, they can.

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