How to Get Your Cell Phone Stolen by Parents Back

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

So Mom and Dad just took your phone away. It happens so often nowadays that it has almost become a rite of passage in the world of modern communication technologies. Read on and you'll find out how to get your phone returned and, more importantly, how to hopefully avoid having it seized again.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Understanding the Reason Why the Phone Was Hijacked

Step 1. Understand that you may not be the owner of the phone

In this case, “ownership” means being the person who pays the monthly top-ups. Until you pay the top-ups on your own, you will need to work cooperatively with the real owners of the phone, you and your parents. When something is taken away from people, often the first reaction is emotional, but don't get defensive!

Step 2. Take some time to rationally analyze what happened

Understand it. It is important to understand all the reasons why the phone was seized. To get your phone back in a short time you have to participate in a kind of role-playing game. Put yourself in your parents' shoes.

Step 3. Try to understand if the use you make of the mobile phone is too expensive

Telephone operators like Wind, Tim and 3 do business by charging their customers as much as possible.

• All mobile operators have different offers but, unfortunately, they never help you figure out how to really save. Study your parents' rate plans in detail, and do research on other operators.

  

• Find out if your parents' phone plan provides calls and text messages or calls, text messages and data traffic. Data traffic could be more expensive. Also learn the other details of the plan, such as the clauses for early termination of the contract (taxes, etc.) and try to understand the tricks that telephone operators use to make as much money as possible.

  

• Find out if your parents have complained about a single expensive event, like a two-hour call to Timbuktu, or about the continuous use of the connection, like continuously downloading movies so you can see them later.
• Ask friends about their pricing plans. You may be able to help your parents find a better offer for your family!

Step 4. Ask yourself if the use you make of the phone is safe

Parents nowadays worry a lot, given all the ways you could get in trouble because of the use you make of your mobile phone, and there are many! If your mobile phone was seized because you used it unsafely, then you will need to prove to your parents that you will keep safety in mind from now on.

• Mobile phones can be used for identity theft.

  

• They can put you in contact with unwanted people.
• Then, of course, there is the problem of mobile phones while driving. Talking on the phone while driving is illegal. Texting while driving is considered one of the most dangerous actions of all.

Step 5. Find out if you have made a bad use of it

The notions of education and social rules regarding the use of mobile phones are still under development, and can vary significantly from one social group to another.

• What is considered appropriate between you and your friends may not be appropriate for your parents.

• If your cell phone was seized because you used it reprehensibly, you will need to show your parents that you can make amends for that behavior (in front of them, at least) and use the phone for what they believe to be appropriate behavior.

  

• Do you wait hours before replying to a voicemail from your father?

  

• If you and your mom are having a serious conversation, and your cell phone is ringing, what do you do? If you answer in the middle of the conversation, he won't be happy about it.
• Don't text your friends during a family meal or other similar event. There are many ways to behave inappropriately on the phone. Try to understand exactly what your parents find unacceptable.

Step 6. Did they seize your phone for the above reasons plus other reasons?

Take some time to analyze your parents' grievances. What are they really angry about? They may say they are fed up with your lack of education on the phone, when in fact they are worried about your safety, or about expenses. Or there may be other reasons.

• Try to understand all the reasons as a whole before moving on to the next part

  

Part 2 of 3: Interact with Your Parents to Get Your Cell Phone Back

Step 1. Realize that it will take some time to have your phone returned to you

The first part could take three to four days after the cell phone is hijacked, but it could take a week or more.

• Telling your parents that you understand why they took your phone off the day after the kidnapping could be counterproductive, they may think you are not telling the truth. Plus they might still be angry.

• Show them that you have rationally analyzed the situation and understood their reasons. It will take a bit 'of time. You don't have to behave differently or betray yourself to show them that you agree with their reasons, I just have to think about their concerns and understand them.

  

Step 2. Set up a meeting with your parents to share your findings with them

Plan what you are going to say in advance. Don't make any exaggerated claims that you will forever abide by the rules your parents want you to follow.

• During the discussion, avoid being overly reactive about the complaints that have moved you. Instead, describe what you have accomplished: Show your parents that your future actions will be guided by what you have learned, not by the desire not to be scolded by them.

• Tell them that you will make better choices in the future, based on a total understanding of the current situation.

  

• Consider the idea of writing the speech in the form of a letter. Some parents may view this as a sign of maturity.

  

• If you're going to have a face-to-face discussion with them, be sure to use a serious tone.
• Support yourself skillfully. For example, use the security card! Point out to your parents that you need a phone to contact them in an emergency.

Step 3. After this meeting, do nothing more

Obviously try to stay on your side, but understand that now it's up to them to decide what to do. You have given a rational explanation, and now you have to wait for the answer. It will not take long.

• The worst thing you could do at this point is to ask them to return your phone immediately. This would put all your efforts at risk. Again, don't get too emotional.

• At this point it takes a little patience.

  

Step 4. Be natural when they return your phone

Don't start jumping with tears in your eyes saying that from now on you will go straight.

• Just say two things to your parents: thank them, and explain to them that you intend to show that returning the phone from them was a good choice.

• By putting the third part in place, you will show your parents that you deserve the trust they have given you.

  

Part 3 of 3: Prove that the Choice to Return Your Cell Phone Was Prudent

Step 1. Your work isn't done just because you got your phone back

If you do not want to be kidnapped again, you will need to show your parents that you have changed the way you use your phone, according to what you told them in the second part. Go on.

Step 2. Show your parents that you understand what ownership of something means in this context

Remember, you may or may not own the phone. You don't pay your monthly bill, unless you pay your allowance. Recognize the status of the real owners, you and your parents.

• Prioritize your parent's calls. If you are talking to a friend on the phone and you realize that your mother has called you during the conversation, take the call from your mother and tell your friend that you will call him back later.

  

• When your dad asks you a quick question that needs an equally quick answer on your answering machine, call him back as soon as possible. If you can't respond immediately, explain why.

Step 3. Talk to your parents regularly about your use of the phone

Participate actively in your relationship. Don't be passive waiting for them to come to you. And don't be evasive. Now fully understand the situation (since you covered the first part). You know very well how operators suck money from cell phones. You know how to stay safe.

• Show your parents that you know exactly when you reach your data limit and that you know you don't have to log in again until it's reestablished.

  

• Explain that you now refuse to take a call while driving.
• Talk about how your improved phone behavior has also improved your relationship with your friends.

Step 4. Try to understand that you are not perfect

You will probably still irritate your parents in the future because of your use of the phone, regardless of all your efforts. A mistake can sometimes be tolerated, but it's not okay to ignore the fact that you have made it. It's not okay to play dumb when responsibilities come.

• When you fail, be the one to go to your parents. Don't wait for them to come to you.

  

Advice

• Crying, complaining and sulking may work with some parents for some time, but it may be the least suitable formula if you want to preserve family harmony.
• You will have many mobile phones in your life, but only two parents: try to keep a real perspective on this conflict.
• Just accept that your parents care about you, but that you can make a mistake and promise it won't happen again.
• The capabilities of mobile phones and modern communication technologies in general change quickly, so always try to stay on the right path and recognize if you are taking a bad turn.
• The three-part process described above can be used for other conflicts with your parents: study the problem, present your considerations analytically, and demonstrate a cooperative spirit.