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does my gramma have the right to take away my phone?
i recently got kicked out of my house, illegally, by my dad. i had a job before i left, and i was friends with a guy there. i had a cell phone on my dad's plan- but he screwed me over too many times with the bill, and he always questioned me about who's numbers were who's. well, this guy offered to put me on his plan- because he's get the phone for free- and if anything- i'd be helping him out- with the bill and all- cuz weve been splitting in directly in half- no matter who goes over. ive had it for maybe 6 or 7 months. but since ive ben kicked out- i lost my job- and another guy at work has been paying my phone bills for me- (the last 3 months). my gramma- who i live with- has never liked the idea of me having a phone on someone else's plan. well, lastnight- we got into an argument about it- and we fought. like, physically. she told me i could keep the phone until monday- but that i had to give it back to him then. i feel horrible- but i just need to know- does she in fact have the right to do that?- i mean, she's not my legal guardian- and the phone was given to me- it's not like i begged for it.my phone is my only bit of freedom here- and i cant live without it. someone please share what you think.
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Mkay.. well i can see your gramma's point about the cell phone. I'm not sure if he can get in trouble for giving a phone to a minor but its possible. Uhmm i think it's kinda wrong that you grandma is takin it away from you with her not being you legal guardian but i guess shes got tha permission to do it since you're livin with her right now. But i really dunno wat to tell ya..sorry not much help lol =
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okay well this sucks but it is her house so try to keep that in mind that its her rules too whether shes your guardian or not. nothing here is illegal and i really dont see that you having the phone given to you is wrong. the only thing i would have left to do is try to explain to my grandmother *without fighting* why the phone is so important and that he is just a friend. you do have a very good argument and maybe another thing that would help is if you were to find another job ASAP. maybe that would help get her on your side. but really i think that it was between you and the guy and should stay between you and the guy but i wouldnt tell her that like that and sound like a smartass.
to answer simply....grandmothers have the right to do almost anything especially when youre living in there house. im sorry i know that is not what you wanna hear. but things will get better.
*Sa*r*ah*
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She has no right to take the phone away. The boy gave YOU the phone and you and the guy are the ones paying for it...not her. He can't get in trouble for giving a phone to a minor! You NEED that phone...your dad KICKED YOU OUT OF YOUR HOUSE ILLEGALLY...and your gramma has no right to take your stuff!
take it from me baby
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He probably won't get in trouble for giving you the phone unless he is using it to ask you out. Dating between minors an those over 18 is against the law. Grandma may believe that to be the reason you have the phone.
The thing is is you are living in her house, you need to abide by the rules she makes. If she doesn't want you to have the phone then you give it up. Or you find another place to live. :)
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Her house, Her rules. While there is nothing illegal, or even wrong with the situation you should still respect her enough to do as she asks. Once you get another job you can get a phone of your own. Remember to pay back any money borrowed as well. Don't make the mistake of thinking she won't kick you out too. If people come to my home and disrespect my rules they are asked to leave immediately regardless of who they are and what their situation is, with a very few exceptions for dire emergency situations.
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The guy can't get in trouble for giving a phone to a minor. Your grandma's just telling you that so she'll get her way and you'll give the phone back to the guy who got it for you. You should probably try to look for another job so you can continue to pay your half of the phone bill, and it'd probably be a good idea to try to repay the guy who paid your bill for the three months you were unemployed. Money's not worth the possibility of losing a friend over.
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I'd hide it from her and pretend I gave it back, just don't use it around her :)..or you culd do what other people say and honestly give it back. But no, she doesn't have the right to tell you to return a gift..but you are living with her and under her roof, it's her rules..goood luck
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Ohh Im so sorry that you got kicked out of your own house! Anyways i dont think she has the right to take away your phone, i meen she is not the one paying for it and its not affecting her in anyway! And i get that its the last bit of your freedom, but if she argues till dawn breaks i would let her have it till you can pay off the bills then ask her if you can have it back. Or maybe work out a plan like that to get it back somehow after you got the money. Tell her its all you have got and you really want it! Well i hoped i Helped! Hope everything works out ok!
<3Sam!
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well i dont think your grandmother has the right to tell you what to do but you live in her house so dont screw it up cuz then you might not have any where to live! you should give back the phone or you will havee to pay your friend alot of money, money that you might need. and if you dont still have that job, then you should find anew one so you can pay back that guy. and you might need money if your grandma kicks you out too because you guys are fighting.
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