Parenting fail

[McNasty 260]

My oldest son is 7.5 and like all other kids loves videogames.  He really likes open world type games where he can explore and do random stuff, but age appropriate games like that are hard to find.  So I figured he could try some Skyrim because it's just hack and slash, no big deal.  He used to watch me playing (I would just wander around mostly and not really get into anything but he thought it was cool).  I haven't played the game in a really long time and honestly didn't think there was much that would be inappropriate.

 

Anyhow my saved game is on another playstation that broke, so when he started the game he had to start from the beginning.  I was working and not really paying attention, and then he tells me - "I don't think this is a very good game for me"

 

Here's the scene:

 

 

Now he gets up from bed, comes downstairs and said he's scared because he can't stop thinking about seeing the guy get his head chopped off.

 

Son of a bitch I really botched that one.  Way to go dad.

 

Oh, and I also pegged him in the face playing kickball on Saturday from about 20 feet away.  I was aiming for his feet, and it went high.  Decked him right over.

 

On a roll................

[Drifter 851]

 

and then he tells me - "I don't think this is a very good game for me"

 

Him saying that right there tells me you must be doing a better job at raising him than you are giving yourself credit for bud. Don't be too hard on yourself.

[cyberninja2601 1,106]

My oldest son is 7.5 and like all other kids loves videogames.  He really likes open world type games where he can explore and do random stuff, but age appropriate games like that are hard to find.  So I figured he could try some Skyrim because it's just hack and slash, no big deal.  He used to watch me playing (I would just wander around mostly and not really get into anything but he thought it was cool).  I haven't played the game in a really long time and honestly didn't think there was much that would be inappropriate.

 

Anyhow my saved game is on another playstation that broke, so when he started the game he had to start from the beginning.  I was working and not really paying attention, and then he tells me - "I don't think this is a very good game for me"

 

Here's the scene:

 

 

Now he gets up from bed, comes downstairs and said he's scared because he can't stop thinking about seeing the guy get his head chopped off.

 

Son of a bitch I really botched that one.  Way to go dad.

 

Oh, and I also pegged him in the face playing kickball on Saturday from about 20 feet away.  I was aiming for his feet, and it went high.  Decked him right over.

 

On a roll................

 

 

What's next. Making him watch Game of Thrones

 

Like drifter said. It can't be all bad if he told you it's not for him. Too bad about the nightmares. I guess you have to get him a puppy

[tronic44 3,642]

Him saying that right there tells me you must be doing a better job at raising him than you are giving yourself credit for bud. Don't be too hard on yourself.

Exactly what i was going to say!

 

I was allowed to watch Terminator 2 when i was 6....well my brother let me, my parents went mad when they found out Scared the shit out of me but well worth it 

[Diddums 4,346]

Not enough lolz in this thread so here you go Billygoat:

 

                   

 

 

 

That said, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I was subjected to all sorts of fucked up shit when I was a kid (real shit, not video game shit) and I turned out just fine. In fact looking back on my life my father wouldn't even have batted an eyelid at any of this stuff so it just proves you're a good dad by being concerned.

 

I suggest staying away from frisbees and boomarangs for a while though!

[Sennex 1,903]

This is one of those Humble Brags I hear about so much isn't it.....

 

But seriously, its awesome how if you are open with your kid about what is right or wrong, and actually work with them, they can come to these decisions on their own even at a young age.

 

Awesome job IMO

[TigerBurge 2,375]

I turned out just fine.

That's up to interpretation Didds

[Drifter 851]

 

I was subjected to all sorts of fucked up shit when I was a kid (real shit, not video game shit) and I turned out just fine.

 

Says the guy with the demon clown for an avatar

[Rumelylady 188]

Smart kid to recognize that he isn't ready for something like that. Hopefully he has a good couple days so he can get that out of his head.

 

What about Kingdoms of Amalur: Recokoning or Fable? They have a more cartoony art style and are more-or-less open world (not as much as Skyrim). Though, Fable would require a 360. Also, you can rub tummies with people in that one, but you don't actually see anything other than a blank screen.

 

 

 

Oh, and I also pegged him in the face playing kickball on Saturday from about 20 feet away.  I was aiming for his feet, and it went high.  Decked him right over.

 

 

This made me laugh. Hope his face is alright.

[Sennex 1,903]

KoA: Reckoning is an amazing game!

[Diddums 4,346]

Says the guy with the demon clown for an avatar

 

 

It's not a demon, it's a psycho. Come on Steve, know your evil shit

[Rumelylady 188]

I always just assumed it was some alternate version of Sweet Tooth.

[Sennex 1,903]

Yea, I assumed Sweet Tooth as well, and then I hear "Paint it Black" in the background

[Diddums 4,346]

That's exactly who it is. Well done!