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 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

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

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

Advice to move out due to unfair treatment and expenses.

Toxic family? This person’s situation is relatable

Teen refuses to pay bill, commenters side with NTA.

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

NTA. Start making an exit strategy.

Teen stands up to parent’s illegal actions, NTA

Teen won’t pay phone bill until given full access. NTA.
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Teen’s phone password dispute leads to bill boycott

Stand your ground! You’re NTA

Parenting criticism sparks agreement in comment section.

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

Unfair house rules? Teen should pay rent too

Taking control of your own phone bill and usage

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

Empowerment is key Stand up for your rights

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

Teen asserts independence, challenges parental control over phone usage

Fair compromise for phone bill dispute with parent. #NTA

Teen wants trust, mom wants control

When paying rent doesn’t give you phone privacy
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NTA but consider setting up a secret account for independence

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

Take responsibility or give up control.

Sister invades privacy and entitlement, NTA for standing up.

Respect your property: NTA stands up to overbearing mother

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.

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

Teen stands up for privacy and financial justice

Teen stands up for himself against controlling mother. #RespectIsTwoWay

Taking a stand for privacy

Teen asserts independence with rent payment and phone privacy.

Asserting independence, paying rent, and parental control.

Teen suggests using Netflix as leverage to gain phone access

Support for teen’s decision to stand up to parental authority

Stand strong! NTA for refusing control over phone.

NTA, teen wants independence but still needs to learn consequences

Commenter highlights concerning financial situation of the teenager

Privacy invasion? Not cool mom! ♂️ NTA wins.

Stand up for your privacy!

Stand up for your rights and your phone

Teen’s strict phone rules spark advice on financial independence

Taking charge of your independence, NTA
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Protect your privacy! NTA for setting boundaries with mom

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Taking a stand or going too far?

When in doubt, lock it out!

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

Stand your ground for privacy!

Teens paying for their own phones and keeping them is reasonable

Secure your phone and stand your ground.

Respect your children’s privacy to maintain a healthy relationship

Protect your privacy with paascodes and avoid family conflicts
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Stand up for yourself! Teen demands fair treatment from parent.

Stand up for yourself and demand respect

Mom’s phone invasion is pushing away her 17yo daughter ♀️
