How can I deal with overprotective parents?

I'm 16, and for the last week or so I've been in furious debate with my parents about playing a certain game, God of War. This game is rated M and has all the bad stuff (blood and gore, intense violence, sexual themes, nudity, strong language). Because of this my dad won't let me play it. My mom won't stop me but she doesn't approve of the game.





Their argument is that if I play such games I will become ';desensitized'; to it, so that I won't be disturbed by violence in the real life. Also, according to them, I will gain nothing from watching heads being lopped off. They also say that I just shouldn't be exposed to those sorts of games.





My argument is I'm 16 years old, that I can handle these sort of things and I'll still be up if I see violence in real life, I won't become ';desensitized';. I also point out that God of War is an epic adventure game, the focus is not on blood, gore, and sex, even if it has blood, gore, and sex.How can I deal with overprotective parents?
I have to agree with their arguments of becoming desensitized. It can happen to anyone--if you get obsessed with it. My parents have always been open minded. When I turned 16, they were cool enough to allow me to watch a porno. Personally, I feel if they did not, and I rebeled, that I would have made porn my obsession--if I let it.





I have nothing against nudity, but I am more cautious about violence and especially gore--No, not Al Gore!!!!





Hope this helps.How can I deal with overprotective parents?
Tell them that they have raised you good enough that your not going to go on a killing spree after playing this. Make sure your being mature and not whining or yelling. Just calmly explain your reasons to them.
I truly doubt telling your parents that you are receiving movies that they don't approve of through friends is really the way to show that you are responsible enough to handle an M rated video game.





So, continue to have mature conversations with them. Maybe do some research. You are 16 after all. I think your parents are probably hoping you don't care enough to fight for it. But if you take a pragmatic approach to this and actually talk to and listen to your parents (and not huff off like a 4 year old) then maybe they will listen to you.


Good luck.


I too, don't believe video games make you desensitized to life/reality...I do believe they make you lazy and friendless....so as long as those are problems for you.,,,
Let's see...M is for Mature audience (i.e., over 18). You're 16.


Case closed.





BTW - you're parents are right about the desensitizing thing - many, many studies have shown this to be true.





Your parents have the right to restrict this kind of stuff.
Your own response is demonstrating that you do not have the maturity level necessary for MATURE rated games or videos... You need to show your parents respect and then they will begin to respect and trust you... Too many people are caught up in the ME, ME, ME thing instead of looking at something and saying.... OK... Mom %26amp; Dad, I understand your perspective and although I don't agree, I will honor your request.... But in the future I would like you to begin listening to me and being more understanding of my feelings.... You see, in less than 2 years I will be 18 and these types of decisions will be mine to make... While I may respect your input, soon this will be my decison and I hope you can respect that as much as I am respecting your decision now... See... That shows maturity and respect... Lays the groundwork for the next controversy ..... Begins to make your parents see you as a budding adult and not an immature, ranting, brat like your message does...