I really want an iPhone, but I can't even find a job?

I'm in my late teens and when I ask my dad if I can get an iPhone, he basically says no, even if I ask how can I earn it.
What do I do to get him to think about getting me one?
I appreciate everything he does for me, but at the same time I Really want this phone. It's seriously my dream phone.

I'm pretty much with your dad on this one, I'd expect you to have a job to help fund the toys that you want or things that interest you.

I prefer the iPhone to other devices, it's a decent choice, they aren't cheap though and eventually the novelty wears off, I personally don't use smartphones much these days, most of my time is spent with my laptop or tablet (iPad), I only have a smartphone because it fits in a pocket, if it's not in my pocket it's on a table somewhere or on my desk.

You could always try your luck at competitions?

Keep looking, in this obama economy most jobs are now part time at best.