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Originally Posted by AvyQuinn  Oh, and as for the 'influenced by a violent video game thing...'
1.) That game they're talking about ISN'T for kids. The rating *specifically* states that. AO = ADULTS ONLY Grand Theft Auto (series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2.) The kids realistically must have been messed up to start with (potentally have mental issues) if they think this is an ok thing to do.
...which leads me to say:
3.) WHERE are the parents?! Did they just sit their kids down in front of the tele to shut them up? Have they explained to their kids (if they, the parents, CHOOSE to go against the ratings of the video game maker) that this game is NOT reality and they, in fact, can NOT do whatever they want (violent or not?) to whoever they want (animal, human, people's property). I hate it when people get on video games and blame them for a kid's bad behaviour! I grew up playing video games - albeit I didn't play violent ones until my late teens (cause it's not my thing) but the rating system is there for a reason. I'm sorry, but parents need to step up and make sure they KNOW what their kids are doing! Society is so lax and (many) parents aren't good ones and the kids are becoming damaged because of it.
Makes me wanna just ARGH! lol
Sorry. /rant off. |
WELL SAID!!! While it breaks my heart that some kids are capable of such unthinkable things it really makes me mad that people jump to blame video games. While yes I know, GTA is one super violent video game (and I am a HUGE FAN of the game) I also think it's the parents responsibility to KNOW what their kids are playing on their Xbox, Playstation, or whatever. My parents would have never allowed a game like that in my house when we were those boys' ages. We weren't even allowed to watch The Simpsons because they said bad words (stupid was the main offender, I guess it's a cultural thing). Point is it's the parent's responsibility to set boundaries and know what their kids are doing.
Sorry to have joined your rant, but like you said, where are the parents?