Should my parents be allowed to take my ps3 away.?

Question

Well like i'm 13 and hard core into call of duty 4 online for the ps3,,,,,,,and so anyways i totally aced this year in the AP class (advanced) and my teachers all recommended me for AP next year,,,, and always get my chores done was my clothes clean up after my self,,,,, and im totally social,,,, its just some days theres nothing you do but play cod4 for like 5 hours straight and stay up till all hours of the night ,,,,, so my one downfall though is that i swear hard core..... and this is what my mom doesn't like and then when she took it away I swore again not directly at her but just like WHAT THE ****,,,, so anyways now my ps3 is gone for a couple days do you think this fair...... i want real answers lease no jokes,, and wanna hear from parents and teachers as well as kids.

Answer 1

No, it is not fair, and it sets a bad example. It shows you a disrespect for your personal property, and sets the example that theft is an appropriate response to being offended, even by an offense not directed at oneself.

As others have said, find a second hobby, so you don't feel so lost when they decide to resort to things like this. Make certain it is something like writing (perhaps video game storylines?) that cannot be taken from you, so you always have something to do regardless.

Unattachment to property is a kind of victory - just be careful that you do not forget how to value what you rightfully own. Constant theft of this sort can cause you trauma if it leaves you feeling unsafe becoming attached to anything.

Answer 2

Yes, its completely fair.  You obviously lack self control and tact.  You got in trouble for swearing, then immediately cursed after being punished.  Not smart.  A 13 year old kid doesn't need to be using such language in the first place.  Not only would I have taken away your PS3 (they did the right thing taking away the thing you enjoy most, that's why its called 'punishment'), but I'd of washed your mouth out with soap too.  It doesn't matter how wonderful you are most of the time.  When you do something wrong, you deserve to be punished.  That's just the way life works.  Get use to it.

Answer 3

well i think you should not have cussed at her, but maybe if you appolagize and not swear in front of her she might give it back...

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Answer 4

just don't curse in front of them once you get it back.

Answer 5

no

defend your PS3 seriously protect it as if it were your own child

Answer 6

They are your parents. They can take away whatever the h**l they want to especially if their money bought it. Personally, I do think they are being unfair, but hey? What can you do thats life. Youll have it back in a few days so its not so bad... BUt seriously, if I ever cussed at my mom a few of my teeth would probably be missing lol, well, not really, but shed probably have made me wash my mouth with soap and sold my PS3, so in my opinion youre getting off easy.

Answer 7

No, this isn't fair, for your mom. You should have had the ps3 taken away for several weeks or months, and your mom should have washed your mouth out with soap. She deserves your respect and there should be more serious consequences when talk to her disrespectfully like that. If she doesn't' want you to swear (good for her, no 13 yr old should be swearing like that), you need to not swear, or there will be a penalty to pay.

Don't look negatively on this time without your ps3. Take it as the opportunity it is to grow; learn from your mistakes, don't repeat them. Who knows, you may find a more constructive hobby that you like more than your ps3.

Answer 8

im 12, and find a hobby!!!

Answer 9

Well I don't think its entirely fair because its only like 2 swears but if u know it gets your mom mad just dont do that in front of her, Youll get you ps3back dude trust me lol

Answer 10

dont be on for that long take a break every half  hour

Answer 11

Find better words to use instead of cursing.

Answer 12

Well, Let me turn it, on its' ear, by asking you, when you are upset, why do you need to swear?

Answer 13

They're your parents... They call the shots, and are justified in whatever they deem appropriate.  

If they feel that taking the PS3 away is an appropriate punishment for your foul language, then it must be respected.

In my opinion, you're getting off easy!

Answer 14

They're just trying to get you to stop swearing all the time. It's a nasty habit and many people find it unattractive. It's especially fair if they bought it for you. XP

Answer 15

did you read what you wrote? honestly. you're 13, you live with your parents.. they are the authority. they paid for your ps3 and they can take it away if you don't follow their rules. it's completely fair. you did something you knew you shouldn't have. simple as that. i'm 20 by the way.

Answer 16

Uhh yeah they should be allowed to take it away. It's really disrespectful to swear, and you're only 13 for cryin out loud! You live under your parents roof, they clothe you, feed you, and do just about everything else for you. So YES they do have a right to take it away.

If I swore at my mom like that, I would have more than my ps3 taken away!

Answer 17

yes. i think that's totally fair.

Answer 18

My daughter is 12 and is high honor roll, going into seventh grade this year.  She is also good about her chores.  I have taken away her phone, iPod, her PS2, her Nintendo DS, TV and her computer privileges for overuse.   (Separately, not at the same time).

The reason each time was simply because of overuse, (except for the computer because not only was she on it too often, but we found out she lied about what she was doing on it.  She's lost that for the entire summer).

There are other things to do besides these things, and spending hours at a time on any one thing is no good for anyone.  After taking things away for a while, she has learned to have fun in the sprinkler, with the dogs, reading, friends, etc.  

Even her dad and I have spent way too long on the computer some days, and had to "take it away" from ourselves for a few days.  We ended up starting projects and hobbies that we love and have been much more productive.  We've even become closer because of it.  We find we don't really miss the computer that much after all!

When the punishment time is over, she'll get the item back and stays within her alotted time only.  When you get your things back, be sure you understand your parent's time limits and stick to them!  Try to find other things to do with your time, things that are more productive.  

They are your parents after all, and they call the shots.  Having these things are privileges, not entitlements.  So yes, they are being fair.  They gave it to you, they can take it away.  Remember that, follow their rules about it, and you'll be fine.  They only do these things because they love you!!!

Answer 19

I guess since you are in AP classes, you are smart.

So being smart, you should now know that your parents do

not like you playing games for 5 hours straight.

Hard core or not, you must limit your game playing time so that your parents do not take it away again.

Try playing at a friends house or when your parents are not home. Ask them how long you are allowed to play for. Tell them it is your favorite game and want to beat it.

I am sure they think it will warp your mind and being smart and all, they do not want that to happen.

I do think it was unfair of them to take it away without telling you if that is what happened. They should have talked to you about how long they want to let you play and how often.

But, it is their house and they probably bought it for you. I guess when you are older and move out, you will be glad they didn`t let you get so obsessed with playing ps3 games as you will have to work, study and do your own cooking and cleaning etc.

Answer 20

They have the authority to take it away

good luck w/o it