Out of touch with kids? Console gaming.
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Had my grandsons round this xmas 9&12
We got onto talking about PS4 there xmas pressie each and they were eager to leave 11.30pm to go to play online with there mates.
Which bought immediate tension as I'm saying they should be going to bed!
The parents argue there corner as all the mates do the same.
Surely not do children not sleep anymore?
We will have to disagree as with manners, respect etc.
We got onto talking about PS4 there xmas pressie each and they were eager to leave 11.30pm to go to play online with there mates.
Which bought immediate tension as I'm saying they should be going to bed!
The parents argue there corner as all the mates do the same.
Surely not do children not sleep anymore?
We will have to disagree as with manners, respect etc.
V8 Animal said:
Had my grandsons round this xmas 9&12
We got onto talking about PS4 there xmas pressie each and they were eager to leave 11.30pm to go to play online with there mates.
Which bought immediate tension as I'm saying they should be going to bed!
The parents argue there corner as all the mates do the same.
Surely not do children not sleep anymore?
We will have to disagree as with manners, respect etc.
I blame the parents. Except, of course, they can blame their upbringing...We got onto talking about PS4 there xmas pressie each and they were eager to leave 11.30pm to go to play online with there mates.
Which bought immediate tension as I'm saying they should be going to bed!
The parents argue there corner as all the mates do the same.
Surely not do children not sleep anymore?
We will have to disagree as with manners, respect etc.
In the school holidays I guess it doesn't matter so much. When my little one is that age he won't be up at that time gaming though, regardless of what day it is.
Different parents see things differently. My nephew is 7, he also got a ps4 for Xmas. His grandfather was instructed by the parents to purchase call of duty black ops game for him. It's rated 18.
I refused to get it and bought him FIFA, hence grandad was asked to buy it.
On Xmas day, he said 'mum says it's ok to play as long as I don't repeat the language or when I'm using toy guns I don't point at anyone's head'.
Different parents see things differently. My nephew is 7, he also got a ps4 for Xmas. His grandfather was instructed by the parents to purchase call of duty black ops game for him. It's rated 18.
I refused to get it and bought him FIFA, hence grandad was asked to buy it.
On Xmas day, he said 'mum says it's ok to play as long as I don't repeat the language or when I'm using toy guns I don't point at anyone's head'.
My kids are 9 and 11. During the school hols I'll let them stay up until between 10 and 11 but will make sure they get some normal bed times as well.
I won't let them play games or watch films rated above 12 and I'm very careful of what I'll let them play online.
Everyone has different standards and expectations. Allowing them to play that late, online, during the school holidays isn't the end of the world but I'd rather they weren't playing 18 rated games with headsets etc in an open group.
I won't let them play games or watch films rated above 12 and I'm very careful of what I'll let them play online.
Everyone has different standards and expectations. Allowing them to play that late, online, during the school holidays isn't the end of the world but I'd rather they weren't playing 18 rated games with headsets etc in an open group.
eltax91 said:
In the school holidays I guess it doesn't matter so much. When my little one is that age he won't be up at that time gaming though, regardless of what day it is.
Different parents see things differently. My nephew is 7, he also got a ps4 for Xmas. His grandfather was instructed by the parents to purchase call of duty black ops game for him. It's rated 18.
I refused to get it and bought him FIFA, hence grandad was asked to buy it.
On Xmas day, he said 'mum says it's ok to play as long as I don't repeat the language or when I'm using toy guns I don't point at anyone's head'.
Exactly.Different parents see things differently. My nephew is 7, he also got a ps4 for Xmas. His grandfather was instructed by the parents to purchase call of duty black ops game for him. It's rated 18.
I refused to get it and bought him FIFA, hence grandad was asked to buy it.
On Xmas day, he said 'mum says it's ok to play as long as I don't repeat the language or when I'm using toy guns I don't point at anyone's head'.
We bought Fifa parents bought black ops for both and father so they can play together.
One of the 9 year old toys has a picture of a rifle on the back, that's a AK47 was the reply.
Earlier that day same lad on you tube watching video of a game full on swearing with grandma in the room.
Obviously quiet normal then and acceptable.
k-ink said:
7 years olds playing 18 rated killing games. What a sad world we live in. There goes another childhood. Way to parent.
I got Grand Theft Auto when I was 8. I was playing Golden Eye with my cousin aged 9.I also went outside and rode my bike, climbed trees and skateboarded.
Also learnt to play an instrument and read a lot of books.
I did very well at school, graduated well from University, got a job, got a house, been in a stable relationship for nearly 10 years and well on my way to getting an MSc.
It doesn't have to ruin their childhood or anything else for that matter. As long as the parents are sensible and bring balance to their lives.
k me, the Daily Wail comments section strikes again.I played lots of games that would be 18 rated (GTA for example) when I was under 18, I also watched 18 rated films, I even got drunk before I was 18.
I can't remember running around the streets smashing things up, running people over or killing anyone. I do remember going to university and getting a job like pretty much everyone else.
Looking at the people I was at school with and their current success I can't see any pattern based on those that had a strict upbringing versus those that didn't.
I can't remember running around the streets smashing things up, running people over or killing anyone. I do remember going to university and getting a job like pretty much everyone else.
Looking at the people I was at school with and their current success I can't see any pattern based on those that had a strict upbringing versus those that didn't.
Blayney said:
k-ink said:
7 years olds playing 18 rated killing games. What a sad world we live in. There goes another childhood. Way to parent.
I got Grand Theft Auto when I was 8. I was playing Golden Eye with my cousin aged 9.I also went outside and rode my bike, climbed trees and skateboarded.
Also learnt to play an instrument and read a lot of books.
I did very well at school, graduated well from University, got a job, got a house, been in a stable relationship for nearly 10 years and well on my way to getting an MSc.
It doesn't have to ruin their childhood or anything else for that matter. As long as the parents are sensible and bring balance to their lives.
There's something wrong when children are online saying there going to come round your house and rape you add to that some adults who take the game far far too seriously and absolutely loose the plot over a game!
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