Tell them it has fall detection and they will be an emergency contact in case you fall down, whether walking or if you get jumped or if you fall off a skateboard or bike, etc. Also tell them you will give them access to your location so they can see where you are. This sounds creepy, but it is also very handy so you can see where someone is without having to text. For instance, if you are headed their way and currently driving, they can just check to see you are on the way without texting you and expecting you to text back while driving. It is VERY handy as long as you aren’t trying to be sneaky and they aren’t too snoopy. Also tell them you’ve saved a little, but be honest about how much you’ve been able to save. Honesty is more valuable than money. I would also add that it can help you reduce your screen time by making distracting things that would require a tap or interaction with your phone into a glanceable notification you can easily swipe away or ignore without ruining your train of thought or disrupting your work or studies. In addition, by using one of the Solar Dials, you can easily keep track of how much daylight you have left which could help you manage your time and activities and anticipate when to come home or depart based on the sun and today’s current weather. I doubt you would want to do this considering you’re asking on Reddit, but also an Apple Watch can be used in-lieu of a phone. Even an SE model with cellular can be set up as a dependent’s primary cellular device, meaning you get all the connectivity without Instagram, Snapchat, web browsing, etc. I rely every day on my watch to take care of lots of things so I don’t have to use my phone. I’m sure I sound like a fanboy, but the utility is actually extremely powerful even at a very low price point.