Teen Refuses To Pay Phone Bill Until Given Full Access To Phone

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A 17-year-old girl is being told she's acting entitled for refusing to pay her phone bill until she's given full access to her phone, which she paid for herself. Her mother has been checking her phone and taking it away at night, even though the girl pays for the phone and all her other expenses. The mother claims it's for the girl's own good, but the girl argues that she's old enough to manage her own phone usage. Is the girl being unreasonable or is her mother being too controlling? Read on to find out.

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Teen fights for phone privacy against overbearing parent 👊📱

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Responsible teen demands full access to phone after paying bill 💰

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Teen refuses to give in to mother's demand for phone access.

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Teen with strict parent demands full access to phone 📱

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Teen stands up for fair bill split with household members.

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Teen refuses to pay phone bill until given full access 📱

A 17-year-old girl is caught in a power struggle with her mother over her phone access. The girl, who pays her own phone bill, is demanding unrestricted access to her phone. Her mother, who takes the phone away at night to ensure her daughter gets enough sleep, believes she still has the right to monitor her daughter's phone. The girl's refusal to pay her phone bill has led to tensions in the household, with her sister weighing in on the matter. What do you think? Is the girl entitled or is her mother overstepping her boundaries? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

NTA for wanting privacy on your phone, but calling the police is extreme 😳

Xenavire | Xenavire

Teen asserts privacy rights and bill ownership, parent is controlling.

Ropya | Ropya

Teen seeks independence, but mom has reservations due to past behavior

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Teen pays for phone bill but denied full access to phone 😡

Reign_of_Entrophy | Reign_of_Entrophy

Advice to move out due to unfair treatment and expenses.

kairi79 | kairi79

Toxic family? 🤢 This person's situation is relatable 😔

knowerofexpatthings | knowerofexpatthings

Teen refuses to pay bill, commenters side with NTA.

indigo_oblivion | indigo_oblivion

Responsible 17-year-old pays for bills, deserves phone autonomy. 📱

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Supportive comment suggests moving out due to mother's intrusive behavior 💪

megan_alt | megan_alt

NTA. Start making an exit strategy. 💰

janeroland | janeroland

Teen stands up to parent's illegal actions, NTA 🙌

veggiebuilder | veggiebuilder

Teen won't pay phone bill until given full access. NTA.

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Teen's phone password dispute leads to bill boycott 📵💰

Zorkeldschorken | Zorkeldschorken

Stand your ground! 🤜 You're NTA 💯

FuckUGalen | FuckUGalen

Parenting criticism sparks agreement in comment section. 👍

4614065 | 4614065

Stand your ground! 💪 Teen refuses to pay phone bill until given full access. NTA

MmeMerteuil | MmeMerteuil

Unfair house rules? 🏠 Teen should pay rent too 💰

prestige-dugg | prestige-dugg

Taking control of your own phone bill and usage 📱💸

Ok_Yellow8056 | Ok_Yellow8056

Cancel subscriptions, save money, and move out at 18! 💰👋

Teh_Hammerer | Teh_Hammerer

Empowerment is key 🔑 Stand up for your rights 🙌

BearWurst | BearWurst

Parental control or overstepping? NTA sparks debate on phone use.

Tired3520 | Tired3520

Teen asserts independence, challenges parental control over phone usage 📱

Dare2wish | Dare2wish

Fair compromise for phone bill dispute with parent. #NTA 👍

janewilson90 | janewilson90

Teen wants trust, mom wants control 🤔

Kris82868 | Kris82868

When paying rent doesn't give you phone privacy 📱🤐

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NTA but consider setting up a secret account for independence 💰

OkayKatniss413 | OkayKatniss413

17-year-old working and paying for own phone bill deserves privacy 📱🔒

ilikepancakeswith | ilikepancakeswith

Take responsibility or give up control. 📱🤔

Lanky-Temperature412 | Lanky-Temperature412

Sister invades privacy and entitlement, NTA for standing up.

D10BrAND | D10BrAND

Respect your property: NTA stands up to overbearing mother 📱🚫

purekittyluv | purekittyluv

17-year-old paying bills? Sister not contributing? Trust issues arise.

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Teen stands up for independence and rights toward phone access.

BertTheNerd | BertTheNerd

Spotting narcissists: Teen refuses to pay phone bill for control.

Legitimate-Review-56 | Legitimate-Review-56

Teen stands up for privacy and financial justice 💪

Bluntly-20 | Bluntly-20

Teen stands up for himself against controlling mother. #RespectIsTwoWay 💪

ItsPizzaTime2004 | ItsPizzaTime2004

Taking a stand for privacy 💪📵

SubstantialHoneyButt | SubstantialHoneyButt

Teen asserts independence with rent payment and phone privacy.

Infamous-Wasabi-9007 | Infamous-Wasabi-9007

Asserting independence, paying rent, and parental control. 🤔

Viener-Schnitzel | Viener-Schnitzel

Teen suggests using Netflix as leverage to gain phone access 📱🔒

Deep-die | Deep-die

Support for teen's decision to stand up to parental authority 💪

LadyGryffin | LadyGryffin

Stand strong! 💪 NTA for refusing control over phone.

IllustratorNew8801 | IllustratorNew8801

NTA, teen wants independence but still needs to learn consequences 😴

StokieD03 | StokieD03

Commenter highlights concerning financial situation of the teenager 🤔

Thewickedrun | Thewickedrun

Privacy invasion? Not cool mom! 🙅‍♂️ NTA wins.

rudegal_ | rudegal_

Stand up for your privacy! 🙌

GManBoyd | GManBoyd

Stand up for your rights and your phone 📱📱

Deep-die | Deep-die

Teen's strict phone rules spark advice on financial independence 💰

Affectionate-Dirt777 | Affectionate-Dirt777

Taking charge of your independence, NTA 🙌

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Protect your privacy! NTA for setting boundaries with mom 👏

Present_Elevator3114 | Present_Elevator3114

Teen refuses to pay phone bill, sparks landlord-tenant dispute 📱🏠

toiavalle | toiavalle

Taking a stand or going too far? 🤔

Mission-Cloud360 | Mission-Cloud360

When in doubt, lock it out! 🔒

Kolermigon | Kolermigon

Assertive 17-year-old stands up for phone ownership. 📱

OkAcanthocephala8049 | OkAcanthocephala8049

Stand your ground for privacy! 💪🏼

JennaFarce | JennaFarce

Teens paying for their own phones and keeping them is reasonable 💰📱

callieboo112 | callieboo112

Secure your phone and stand your ground. 💪

TheMommaResa | TheMommaResa

Respect your children's privacy to maintain a healthy relationship 👏

KingOfGimmicks | KingOfGimmicks

Protect your privacy with paascodes and avoid family conflicts 📱🔒

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👏 Stand up for yourself! Teen demands fair treatment from parent.

NVCricket97 | NVCricket97

Stand up for yourself and demand respect 💪

MyHeadIsBursting | MyHeadIsBursting

Mom's phone invasion is pushing away her 17yo daughter 📵🤦‍♀️

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