How should I tell my dad that I broke my phone

migles · Apr 23, 2017

tell your dad you was having with a hooker, and you are so responsible that when you did go grab the condom from your pocket the phone fell down...
the hooker then feel so bad she offered a family discount card

Bimmel · Apr 23, 2017

The professional way: Do something even worse to make the phone repair look like child's play. *

* of course not serious. Don't make things worse, just go with the truth.

Dionicio3 · Apr 23, 2017

migles said:
tell your dad you was was with a hooker, and you are so responsable that when you did go grab the condom from your pocket the phone fell down...
the hooker then feel so bad she offered a family discount card

What even?

migles · Apr 23, 2017

dimmidice said:
I think it makes sense to give kids a phone as soon as they start running around unsupervised outside. And some kids do that as early as 6, depends on the neighbourhood of course. But if their bike breaks, they get lost, or they get hurt then having a phone on them is just safer. Doesn't have to be an expensive phone of course. In fact i'd say don't give them expensive ones til they're like 14+ or so.

yeah.. it makes sense to give kids a phone to communicate with the parents in case they need..
however, my issue is, kids have phones more expensive than my car... (like the lastest apple, or android flagship) this make me cringe

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Dionicio3 said:
What even?

sorry? i was kidding lol

Deleted-355425 · Apr 23, 2017

The bone thickness in kids skulls inst fully developed at young ages and the phone radio waves damages their brains. My kids wont be having phones.

The Catboy · Apr 23, 2017

Just be honest about it and chances are it's under contract. Which means he can either get it replaced/repaired for cheap or for a minor fee.

Dionicio3 · Apr 23, 2017

Crystal the Glaceon said:
Just be honest about it and chances are it's under contract. Which means he can either get it replaced/repaired for cheat or for a minor fee.

A "cheat" fee?

The Catboy · Apr 23, 2017

Dionicio3 said:
A "cheat" fee?

I hate auto-correct >:{

SG854 · Apr 23, 2017

mech said:
The bone thickness in kids skulls inst fully developed at young ages and the phone radio waves damages their brains. My kids wont be having phones.

Not if they text or use speaker mode then they're in the clear.

DeslotlCL · Apr 23, 2017

Yo dis kid got a better phone than mine, friking dads

Just tell him you broke it cuz you want an s8

Deleted-355425 · Apr 23, 2017

SG854 said:
Not if they text or use speaker mode then they're in the clear.

Yup that's correct, even adults should keep the phone inches away from them when talking but no one follows that. It's in all the health and safety docs the manufacturers produce with their phones.

linuxares · Apr 23, 2017

What phone is it?
If it's easy to repair yourself it might not be such a big deal.

Abcdfv · Apr 23, 2017

mech said:
The bone thickness in kids skulls inst fully developed at young ages and the phone radio waves damages their brains. My kids wont be having phones.

You know those radio waves and background radiation are always there, even if they don't personally have a phone, right?

Saiyan Lusitano · Apr 23, 2017

Here's how I imagine the conversation will go:

Son: "Dad, I broke my phone."
Dad: "Is it still usable? Use it then."
Son: "But the screen is broken."
Dad: "It's still functional, right?"
Son: "Yes, it is"
Dad: "So use it until it doesn't work permanently. This is the last time I've bought you an expensive phone, next time it'll be a $15 Android phone."

Vengenceonu · Apr 23, 2017

I'm gonna tell your dad before you so it looks like you were trying to hide it! xD

Deleted-355425 · Apr 23, 2017

Abcdfv said:
You know those radio waves and background radiation are always there, even if they don't personally have a phone, right?

That's nothing compared to Mobile/cell phones man lol.

SonyUSA · Apr 23, 2017

Dominator211 said:
good call and im overwhelmed by the postive responces here most people her are just douchebags

You can cheat the system a bit, but totally within the bounds of the carriers contracts.

1) Take it to a retailer and tell them you want to upgrade to S8
2) Pay the $129 broken phone fee for turn-ins (by the way, its like $179 for your warranty deductable... highway robbery after paying $240 for the insurance after 2 years)
3) Get new S8 for same price (+$2) as you're paying now

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mech said:
The bone thickness in kids skulls inst fully developed at young ages and the phone radio waves damages their brains. My kids wont be having phones.

Funny memes, they only put that stuff in the docs to account for legal liability if someone tries to take them to court.

Hells Malice · Apr 23, 2017

dimmidice said:
I think it makes sense to give kids a phone as soon as they start running around unsupervised outside. And some kids do that as early as 6, depends on the neighbourhood of course. But if their bike breaks, they get lost, or they get hurt then having a phone on them is just safer. Doesn't have to be an expensive phone of course. In fact i'd say don't give them expensive ones til they're like 14+ or so.

because all children before now without phones died.

Tbh it doesn't make sense, no. But when I have a kid i'll most likely give them a bare bones phone pretty much just for basic communication, but only for things like that. Just cuz. Though i'm sure by then technology will have changed drastically anyway.

V0ltr0n · Apr 23, 2017

It's always best to be upfront and honest. You don't want your parents doubting you when something truly serious happens. Open communication is best all the way around. An exception would be an abusive situation.

SG854 · Apr 24, 2017

Abcdfv said:
You know those radio waves and background radiation are always there, even if they don't personally have a phone, right?

There's still a lot we don't know about cell phone radio waves and the damage they cause, as research data is inconsistent. But as a safety precaution its usually recommended to limit phone exposure to your head for just in case reasons.

Radio frequency can cause heating similar to what microwaves do. Phones close to any body part does cause heating in that area, causing human tissues to heat, the only concern is if its close to the body. It may or may not cause cancer and tumors.

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