Bad Parents? Really?

[Worsle]

Well gee, how about you act like a sensible human being and sit down with your child and TRY to understand this game, and what they like/dislike? That's called being a parent.

And 'Super Mario Paedophile Adventure' was a horribly bad example because there's no way in hell 'evil' in games is THAT blatant. Would ANYONE seriously publish/sell/buy a game like that in the first place?

People keep knocking Paedophile adventure but have you played it? No we just get all up in arms over the title. Here we have the video game version of Lolita given a wonderful modern twist, a masterpiece by any rational standards but all people talk about is the game. I mean sure it does have more graphic sex than was strictly necessary but it added to the over all mood of the game.

Parents do sacrifice a lot for their children and it's unfair to them that they suddenly become 'crappy parents' simply because they do what they think is best for their child, even if the actions are unpleasant. They aren't supposed to be your best friend.

Thank you. THAT is exactly the thing to say with any kid complaining.

Only making sacrifices does not always mean you are making the right choices. Though more importantly who really cares? It is natural for children to resent and argue with there parents at times, its just how people tend to be. Really I would be more worried about a kid who I never argued with, either they have no real personality of their own or they would be hiding some thing. Either way it is not a good sign.

 

[Ham_authority95]

Well, I made a vow not to have children so I guess I'll never understand things from your perspective. But you know, I like my perspective as it is.

I think this is pretty much my opinion

 

[Skywatcher]

Congratulations on your new son, and I hope your wife has a speedy recovery from her surgery!

On topic, as someone who is just entering the "maybe it's time for kids" stage, I've given a lot of thought as to how I would handle it if my kids became avid gamers like my husband and I, and the conclusion I have drawn is that I'm going to have to trust my instincts and do my research. Unlike my parents (who have no interest in games), I look forward to gaming with my kids, so I plan on using the tools on hand (like the internet and ESRB ratings) to determine whether or not a game is appropriate and playing the games myself to make sure. If I find it inappropriate, I won't let them have it. Simple as that. Lucky thing for my future spawn that I have a low bar for appropriateness - by 8 or 9 I think the only thing I would restrict would be games with gratuitous sex, as I myself was playing pretty violent stuff at that age and I turned out ok. As for consoles, I think that I wouldn't restrict any if we could afford it, and some would be extremely handy for keeping them quiet on long car rides.

The bottom line is, video games aren't going to hurt anyone's precious snowflake, and neither is the lack of them. It's up to parents to decide what is appropriate for their children, and what they can afford, on an individual basis. Besides, you may have bigger problems to worry about in 16 or 17 years.

 

[ProfessorLayton]

It's just that a lot of people on these forums are just... immature, I guess. People complain about their parents when they won't let them do exactly what they want when there could be someone right down the street from you who gets beaten by their parents. You guys are pretty lucky to have parents that buy things for you and let you use the internet. There's no satisfying some people.

 

[The Austin]

So my question is this: What do you think you would do when you are 45yo and your son is playing Super Mario Paedophile Adventure on his PS17?

Me: This game sucks dude, lets play some Gears of War 10.
My Kid: I love you dad!
Me: Yea, whatever queer.

 

[martin's a madman]

First thought: Why would I want to have a child?

Second thought: If I did have a child. I would probably stalk him online (anonymously), and tell him about how I shagged his mom

Also, I agree with those parent hating threads being silly

Wait...dad?

But seriously that is an amazing idea.

 

[The Austin]

So my question is this: What do you think you would do when you are 45yo and your son is playing Super Mario Paedophile Adventure on his PS17?

wat

Absoulutly terrible first post.
I can tell you are not going to be popular here.

 

[Guitar Gamer]

So you're going to put an end to the complaining..........by complaining?

As a gamer, I'd like to think that when I'm older, I'll understand that the games my child is playing aren't a waste of time or dangerous to him/her in any way.
Besides, if I take them off him/her, they'll just complain about me on internet forums anyway, apparently.

verily

 

[SupaMechaDeathChrist]

Well lets see, being that in 24 years, everything will probably be computerized and run on a giant machine in the center of the universe. Or everyone will be poor because of the greater, greater depression, and I wont be able to buy shit for my kid. I don't know, I guess we will just have to wait and see.

 

[Jenkins]

your life just smacked me into perspective, dang...

 

[Pegghead]

Well every kid at some point or another gets mad at their parents actions, it's as natural and inevitable as the coming and going of the tides each day. I mean did you ever stop to think how many hours your father had to put in at the workplace to put meals on the table whenever you began to complain when things didn't go your way? (Please don't say something like you father died in a car crash when you were 3 because then I'll feel awful OP)

Though yes admittedly if you do have a problem with your parents then don't bring it to the forums of a site devoted to video games. Speaking of which I've started to notice a recent influx in parents, seniors and the like making posts/threads about parenting and work and such when before-hand it was mostly teens and twenty somethings making posts about video games and which cartoon characters you'd consider sleeping with. Don't tell me the escapist has decided to throw out the keg, clean up the house and start wearing ties and drinking wine.

 

[internetzealot1]

I'm not having kids just so I don't have to deal with situations like that.

 

[Wardnath]

So my question is this: What do you think you would do when you are 45yo and your son is playing Super Mario Paedophile Adventure on his PS17?

wat

Absoulutly terrible first post.
I can tell you are not going to be popular here.

Yeah, 'cause saying how dumb that was in words is gonna work.

 

[Misaek]

The people complaining that they didn't get what they wanted or something like that, that is just being whiny, however I think the people who make the threads complaining that their parents think games are horrible and will eat them or evil I defiantly see a point to although even that doesn't mean they're bad parents per se they could be the most loving people in the world, they just be a bit (or very) dense, a bad parent is one who doesn't give the child food or beats them or anything et cetera not one that doesn't get them Call of Duty 4 billion: Oh my god we made yet another sequel.

 

[TehCookie]

If all my parents did was take away some of my games as punishment I'd be happy, hell I'm happy when they don't use a belt. Also if your old enough to work find some shitty job earn some money and buy it yourself.

 

[AgDr_ODST]

As long as my kids passing and not get arrested he can do whatever he wants, Shit i'll probably be with him the first time he smokes pot and alcohol.

your kids gonna smoke alcohol, what kinda future do you live in and when will I be able to get me some of that shit

 

[Kinguendo]

Too bad some parents feel they are intitled to do whatever they want with their child for those exact reasons, parents are still people and people are different...

I would probably say "Dude, what the fork? In my day we had games about using chainsaws to cut monsters in half... not raping children with Mario, although I did always think he was heading in that direction... Still, I feel I have got away from the original point which was... Err... Dont do drugs! *Leans over to wifey and whispers* Right?".

 

[Wayte]

Some teens complain about their parents taking away things that aren't a big deal, and those are valid targets of your criticism.
However, there are many parents who mistake their ability to reproduce as infallibility. My parents suffered from it, my best friend's parents suffer from it, and trust me it's hell. Matter of fact, most things I learned from my parents were what NOT to do with my life. Ya, they fed and clothed me, but the state can do that too, and most people think the state is shit. Parents get that extra respect because they teach, and if they fail at that then they don't deserve that respect.


I will admit though, some teens are just angsty selfish douche canoes, and they need to quit making the ones with legitimate cases look bad.

 

[Tdc2182]

yep. Its spoiled little bastards that make all gamers look like bad people with no lives. When I was a youngin, my parents had the "only play games on weekend rule". I thought it was bull and I whined and complained. But now its become sort of a habit to not play much on weekdays. And if I had carried on like that my grades would have no doubt fallen. So to all you kids out there who think your parents are dumb, Think about what they sacrificed. The most likely are smarter than you(common sense wise, not booksmart.)

 

[Eclectic Dreck]

As long as my kids passing and not get arrested he can do whatever he wants, Shit i'll probably be with him the first time he smokes pot and alcohol.

You are free to pursue such adventures and I do not feel that I or anyone else should stop you. That said, I have known a few people who's parents behaved in a similar fashion and life has not worked out well for them thus far.