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re: Please help me settle an argument about GTAV with my teenager
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:37 am to Mr Gardoki
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:37 am to Mr Gardoki
Witcher 2 didn't have the violence but it did have whore houses that showed more nudity than that.
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Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:39 am to Mr Gardoki
I'm so glad my parents didn't have threads like this when I wanted to get GTA 3 and GTA IV
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:39 am to sunnyz
The thing about GTAV is it's not the violence and sex per se. The theme and tone of the whole story is just so crass and cynical and trashy. It kind of disturbed me and I'm 28 years old. And I get nothing like that from Far Cry 4 or Mortal Kombat which are just as violent.
This post was edited on 3/17/15 at 9:40 am
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:40 am to Mr Gardoki
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I'm not willing to disagree with your kid on that last point yet
I'm assuming you're talking about the idiot comment.
Trust me, teenagers make me doubt myself plenty. 
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:46 am to sunnyz
I'm glad I only have a 3 month old right now
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:47 am to Mr Gardoki
Wait until we see games when their 15
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:47 am to genro
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It kind of disturbed me and I'm 28 years old.
I don't really understand why he wants something so dark. Maybe it's the whole forbidden thing.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:50 am to sunnyz
I think it just kind of poisons the mind, so no, I wouldn't give it to a 15 year old.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:50 am to Mr Gardoki
Enjoy them when they're little and think you are the smartest, coolest person on the planet.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:52 am to OleRockyTop
Their 15 what? DONT LEAVE ME HANGING!
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:56 am to sunnyz
quote:It has probably the most detailed virtual city ever created where you're allowed to do a plethora activities, most of which you could never do in real life without being killed, or going to prison.
I don't really understand why he wants something so dark. Maybe it's the whole forbidden thing.
It's escapism entertainment and probably the reason most people want to play it, including your son (that, and some of his friends are probably playing it). Having said that, it's definitely an adult game which made me uncomfortable at times and I wouldn't let my teenager play it unless I was supervising.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 9:59 am to sunnyz
He probably just wants to drive around and shoot and go on bank heists. Which is fun and harmless I think. Thats the fantasy aspect. The problem is the story is very realistic and very dark. In the other thread someone said they let their kid play supervised and they don't let them go into mission mode. (So they just drive around and stuff) I doubt you'd be down for that. But playing through the story is kind of like watching a weird NC-17 indie film.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:04 am to sunnyz
I'd say with your gut on this one. You know the right thing to do already
And if your let you kid do things "because his friends are doing it" then good luck my friend lol
And if your let you kid do things "because his friends are doing it" then good luck my friend lol
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:06 am to The Dudes Rug
Your inner child should hate you right now.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:18 am to DieDaily
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It has probably the most detailed virtual city ever created
This along with the fantasy aspect, nudity, and the ability to do illegal things without repercussion pretty well explain his draw to it. I keep telling him he needs to use his powers for good
thank you for your input. 
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:20 am to sunnyz
He's 15. He's old enough to play GTA.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:20 am to OMLandshark
I think 15 is old enough as well, kids are smoking weed and having sex by then.
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:22 am to GalvoAg
Yeah not all kids are and that doesn't mean there parents want them to
Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:24 am to SaintLSUnAtl
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And if your let you kid do things "because his friends are doing it" then good luck my friend lol
this x100. And now I have a thread to end it once and for all, complete with pics. I love this board.Posted on 3/17/15 at 10:28 am to sunnyz
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I love this board.
Don't say that too loud, this board outside of the Poli board is probably held in the least regard, until someone has a computer question.
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