What is the best way to get a reluctant parent to agree to a cellphone?

I really need and want a cell phone but my parents won't allow me to have one. I've written an essay and the whole deal but my parents won't agree with my need. Any ideas?What is the best way to get a reluctant parent to agree to a cellphone?
If you dont have a job get one. Show some responsibility. Plus with a job you can get a prepaid. They dont have to approve of it and you can pay for it yourself.What is the best way to get a reluctant parent to agree to a cellphone?
Did you offer to pay for it yourself? Remember the Golden Rule: He who earns the gold gets to make the rules. Don't forget, it's more than the cost of the phone. It's also the 2 year contract and the monthly fees. Next time you're at the mall, check out what the real cost is over the life of the contract. You'll be surprised, and that's the truth.
Do what I did.. I got a job and paid for everything myself.. I cleaned an office one day a week for about 2 hours.. It was enough to cover my phone and the monthly bills..
Pay for it yourself.
I'm not sure. But my parents enforced a cellphone upon me because they want to check up on me and see where I am constantly to make sure that I am ';safe.';