I'm 11 too and I have the same problem my mum said that I need to buy my iPod with money I earn and I've got told to sell some off my thing that I don't use like toys and books.i looked up ways to earn money as a kid and lot come up . Also you could start a business like lemonade stand m sure some of these will help have a look on google for some ideas lots come up.......how much is the phone?