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13y/o convinces parents to buy him GTA V using Power Point
- Thread starter OraleeWey
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He should have just had one slide that said...
"I will go to the hospital afterwards and apologize to all the hookers/thugs/druglords that I had injured in some way during my endeavors."
"I will go to the hospital afterwards and apologize to all the hookers/thugs/druglords that I had injured in some way during my endeavors."
I agree with others; once I read the part about him bugging me for eternity if he didn't get his way, I would've closed the slides and said "No". Also, failure to capitalize "I" when referring to one's self.
dragonelite
Member
Dam a lot of effort for a game, glad i didn't really had that problem growing up..
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
Same. I was playing 3 at the exact same age, actually.
V is mostly enjoyable when you understand all of the references, so the campaign is probably not going to be that much fun for him -- it will be the driving around stuff.
Not sure what people are afraid of, honestly. It feeds into that narrative that games are somehow to blame for things
BibiMaghoo
Member
That's interesting. It shows the kid was prepared to work for it at the very least. My step son plays GTA, and he did so when he was 13/14. I had no problem with this, as we all deemed him responsible enough to play it. He understands right and wrong, and the morality in GTA is pretty clear cut for the most part. You are a bad guy, but it's ok to be a bad guy in a game.
It really is down to the parents to decide. The rating is a guideline for parents, and an obligation for stores. It is not a set in stone definition of when a person is mature enough or not. There are kinds under 18 that are mature enough, and18 year olds who are not!
It really is down to the parents to decide. The rating is a guideline for parents, and an obligation for stores. It is not a set in stone definition of when a person is mature enough or not. There are kinds under 18 that are mature enough, and18 year olds who are not!
Voysa Reezun
Banned
Yeah, this is an indicator of a young man mature and thoughtful enough to actually handle at least some of the game.
I don't believe that all thirteen-year-olds are alike and I believe that if parents spend enough time talking to and paying attention to their own children, they'll be able to make a judgment about which games those children are ready to play instead of having to rely on a rating and a GameStop employee.
I don't believe that all thirteen-year-olds are alike and I believe that if parents spend enough time talking to and paying attention to their own children, they'll be able to make a judgment about which games those children are ready to play instead of having to rely on a rating and a GameStop employee.
Kid seems smart and mature from that. If I was the parent, I'd allow him to buy the game but I'd also warn him that it would be taken away if he does certain things (ie using the usual obscenities online, I wouldn't tolerate that).
I also like that he is honest enough about the contents of the game. Plenty of kids try to take advantage of their parents when it comes to that.
I also like that he is honest enough about the contents of the game. Plenty of kids try to take advantage of their parents when it comes to that.
ChaoticBlue
Member
its a fucking game man. when i was 13 i was already watching porn and smoking and watch rated R movies.
hot shit!
hot shit!
Possumowner
Member
It seems we had the same childhood,vices and decadence
bengraven
Member
It's funny to think that when I was 10 I had Ghost and Goblins banned in my household because my mom found out the main villain's name was The Devil and his sidekick's name was Satan.
Despite fighting against them, my mother was worried this would turn me into a Satan worshiper.
Despite fighting against them, my mother was worried this would turn me into a Satan worshiper.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
It's something like that 90% of boys aged 12 have watched porn, and I bet the majority of 13 year olds watch violent movies.
Honestly, I am not concerned about GTA5 for a 13-year old. What does concern me is the whole situation about sex ed in schools. Or the lack off. Or the abstinence education. That shit is down right crazy. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0jQz6jqQS0 )
You asked for it
I was waiting for this
Jonneh3003
Banned
Really well produced, i'm taking inspiration from his presentation for one of my Uni assignments!
Leatherface
Member
Solid effort but I would still smack it down hard. Sorry kid, you are a 13 year old. No matter how mature and adult you think you are, you are still 13 years old. 
The Dutch Slayer
Member
Already posted in the stoped a kid from getting gta thread but good more folks see it
Resident_UA
Member
It's crazy how many people here are saying that the parents should not get GTA for this kid. Do you remember when you were 13?!! Just go back and look at your old photos to refresh your memory.
Garrett Hawke
Member
r/thathappened
Oh well, in that case, if he's mature, why not give him a driving license whilst you're at it? Oh and let him buy alcohol too because age isn't the issue if he's mature, right?
Things are age-restricted for valid reasons.
Video Games = Driver's License
Video Games = Alcohol
Why not give him some meth too?
Video Games = Meth
You asked for it
I'm convinced. I'd give them Bayonetta 2 after this presentation.
Things are age restricted for a reason. As a parent, I'm all for making decisions based on knowing your child, but to simply fob it off as "age is never the issue" is ridiculous.
Resident_UA
Member
What "valid reasons"? The whole thing is subjective. I've met 10 year olds who are more "mature" that some 21 year olds that I know...
Sure, it has to be parent's decision, but 13 year old me (like most kids that age) was dealing with stuff that's waaay more dangerous than GTA and somehow I survived.
Cymbal Head
Banned
If my son wanted to demonstrate his maturity to handle M rated video games, I would need at minimum a 500 word analysis of the major narrative themes of Pikmin and the way they're represented mechanically.
In this house, we are scholars, not hucksters.
You need to present a convincing powerpoint to the mods.
In this house, we are scholars, not hucksters.
You need to present a convincing powerpoint to the mods.
baudelinog
Member
I think this kid has a bright future.
Big Chungus
Member
was this really done by a kid?
Srey Plaughtered
Member
I can't even make a presentation half as good. That kid should be given GTAV for free.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Totally. The source is reddit.com, well known for their true and unfabricated content. They have this thing called "karma" which people accrue for popular posts but I'm absolutely sure that didn't factor in to this.
Collateral22
Member
This. I'd have no problem with my kids playing violent games once they knew the difference between virtual and reality.
forza_aldi
Banned
This. It really didn't need to go any further than that. Nice effort, though.lol
also he mentioned a guy playing 3 days to complete the story, the part he promised he would not play
TimorousPanda
Member
They'll thank you one day.
yeah, because other humans decided it
why do you think age of consent is different in every state and even countries. Why 16 year olds can legally drink in Mexico, and it's probably the same or younger in other countries yet 21 here
peanutbutterlatte
Member
I imagine GTA Online would be more fun with friends, but wanting to play the game solely because of it? Yikes.
Haunted
Member
The parents can do what they want, if they think the kid's ready for it and they know better than the ratings...
That said, I would have made sure to appreciate and compliment the work and effort that went into this, but asked for possible alternatives and bought him an age-appropriate game of his choosing instead.
While also making sure to point out the mistakes in the slides and hoping to see that kind of engagement for his future school work, because I'm an asshole like that.
That said, I would have made sure to appreciate and compliment the work and effort that went into this, but asked for possible alternatives and bought him an age-appropriate game of his choosing instead.
While also making sure to point out the mistakes in the slides and hoping to see that kind of engagement for his future school work, because I'm an asshole like that.
WOWYou asked for it
Kindred Dread
Neo Member
I mean, if I had a kid and they do this I'd let them. Especially since they're buying it with their own money.
He's also obviously aware of all the extreme stuff in the campaign/story anyway, so it's not like it's new to him. I didn't click the link, so I think if the parents bought it they're good. if not, they still are because they're parenting him and don't want him playing that. Normally I wouldn't advocate getting it for a kid but the fact of the matter is that it just isn't new to them.
He's also obviously aware of all the extreme stuff in the campaign/story anyway, so it's not like it's new to him. I didn't click the link, so I think if the parents bought it they're good. if not, they still are because they're parenting him and don't want him playing that. Normally I wouldn't advocate getting it for a kid but the fact of the matter is that it just isn't new to them.
It's crazy how many people here are saying that the parents should not get GTA for this kid. Do you remember when you were 13?!! Just go back and look at your old photos to refresh your memory.
It's baffling yeah, even more considering that this probably is the most hardcore gaming site on the internet.
Also, a good decision depends on the maturity of the child, not his age.