My parents got me an iPhone X for Christmas but I lost it today. What excuse can I make up so they don't kill me?

Help!

Beat them in a game of poker.

If you aren't mature enough to own up to your mistakes, you sure as heck aren't mature enough for a cell phone.

Tell your parents you got mugged.

Tell them the truth

Nice job, Skippy. I hope you have enough money to pay your parents for the phone you lost.

Did you lose it or was it stolen? PS… Why don't you call the phone number, and if anyone answers it, ask if they will return it.

You need to tell them immediately that you lost it so that they can have the service provider note it as lost, so that nobody else can use the phone. Until you do, you/your parents will be charged for any calls made, even long distance calls made within the month. The service provider will lock the phone. If you find it, you/your parents can then have it unlocked. Some kids are irresponsible. I think it is to your benefit and theirs to realize that you are one of those. It isn't the end of the world. Perhaps, they can give you tips on being more responsible.

Don't expect to get a replacement phone. Waste of money buying something like this for a kid.

Tell them the truth because they will find out anyway and then you will be in even MORE HOT WATER when they found out that you're a lying little brat!

Tell your parents. They probably have a GPS tracker on it, and can help you find it. No matter what, things are going to go better for you if you are honest and up front.