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Tim asked in Pregnancy & ParentingParenting · 7 years ago

Any tips for convincing my parents to let me buy GTA 5.?

I am 15 in all honors and accelerated classes pulling straight A's. I rarely go against what they say or give them attitude. I have the money to buy the game by myself. The problem is they are often reluctant to let me get videogames. I have seen plenty of nudity, violence, and foul language on tv with my parents in the room. I plan to approach them about the game soon so does anyone have any tips for me? I want to make my argument well thought out and mature. Not just stomp my foot and beg. I believe that I will have the greatest chance for success this way. This is in the parenting section because I would like advice from other parents.

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  • 7 years ago
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    It really has nothing to do with your grades or being a good kid. I have no idea what GTA means, but if it's a violent video game, understand that your parents aren't saying no to be mean. It's tough raising a kid in today's world. Like you say, there's sex and violence and gore all around. It's possible that your mom and dad realize this, but they don't feel the need to perpetuate it on their television screen. They worry about things you can't even fathom, like that maybe you'll become desensitized to violence, etc.

    When you are 18, you can do as you please and buy the game for yourself. But right now you are 15, and there are plenty of other things you can focus on. Go read a book or paddle a canoe.

  • 7 years ago

    As a parent and also a gamer I kind of agree with your parents. I love all the gta games but they are seriously awful haha.

    You could make that argument and mention all those things you did here. But it has nothing to do with your grades and all that.

    My boyfriend says he would threaten his parents and say his g.p.a will go down if he doesnt get it. I would just do what you would do or just say give me a week or a month to play this game that I will buy myself. If my grades go down or I do anything bad, then you can take this game and I will never play it again and I also will pay you the amount I paid for the game.... or pick your own punishment. They will most likely say no but it's a good argument when you're also so mature and smart so young.

    Good luck ;)

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    7 years ago

    You could let them be with you went you plays, while not ideal they will at least know your not doing stuff like going to the strip club

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