General

@StomachUlcers: what retort
u said something and i replied
instead u just talked about something completely different

[quote=Thiefy996]...how old are ya that yar parents dictate when to go to bed?[/quote]

Responsible parents know how much sleep their kids need.
Sorry yours neglected you.

[quote=xkillo32]@StomachUlcers: i said that in correspondence to your post[/quote]

Is that your retort? Honestly, I don't even know why I'm arguing anymore because it's obviously not working.

gg

When my sister was still living with us, my parents always paid more attention to her than me so I was pretty much independent from 14 on. Ever since she moved out, my parents try to dictate everything I do. I just kinda ignore them and do my own thing, but at the same time I like to think I'm fairly responsible. I don't stay out super later, I don't come home drunk, I work a job that pays minimum wage so I can pay my own tuition, and I still help out around the house. The point I'm trying to make is that there needs to be a compromise. You need to show your parents that you need your own space, but you have to show responsibility so they can give it to you.

@StomachUlcers: i said that in correspondence to your post

[quote=xkillo32]i am 13
being awake is more fun than staring at the ceiling for an hour trying to get sleepy
what he does to "apologize" is buy me some candy and hes like u better go to sleep when i tell you...
@StomachUlcers
the thing is...
my uncle is the one who bought it for me
stop assuming stuff[/quote]

You realize that this justifies absolutely NOTHING. If you didn't buy it, you're still using your family as a crutch... Stop being so spoiled and have a little respect for those around you.

You're also 13. You don't even know what constitutes "being fun." Although I think your father's methods are a bit unorthodox, you're not the one supporting yourself. Your father is. If you don't want to be bossed around, then leave. Then you'll know the value of what you're neglecting right now.

Get to know life, prick.

1. follow his rules
2. he's probably tired of seeing your bum ass on the computer playing such a pointless game.

@ox0Shad0w0xo: my sleep time isn't really important
i mostly just stare at the ceiling for like an hour or 2 because i dont want to go to sleep and im not sleepy
and going to work and sleeping are 2 completely different things
going to work is important and sleeping isn't
EDIT: I like how people are like "you are living under his roof after all"
no im living under my uncle's roof

[quote=Dalsia]Parents are just like that. I have gotten nearly nothing but straight As in school, and am on track to graduate with the highest honors at my university, and my parents still yell at me and tell me I am a disappointment who has no future if I play a game on the computer even once.

Then the next day they will be fine with anything.[/quote]
^ i've been banned from playing maplestory by my parents ever since i was 11 but 8 years later i'm still secretly playing

@xkillo32 My mom used to get mad at me too when I was in the middle of an online game. Parents don't really understand how online games work, there's no pause button, and there's no save and quit options to pick up where you left off. You have to finish what you're already in the middle of first.

But to a parent that doesn't understand all of this, it just seems like you're being defiant and continuing to play your game even though they're telling you it's time to stop. It may not feel fair to you, but you have to understand where they are coming from. Just do some planning on your part to avoid this potentially happening in the future. If you have to ask yourself if you'll have enough time to finish before 10, then it's best to just not play anymore for the night instead of trying to squeeze one more in and possibly going past your bed time. It's a good habit to have, since that can also mean the difference to being on time for work or late for work, once you're older.

My brother-in-law does it a few times to his sons but he recently broke his back and they're having a few minor financial troubles. He can't work full time because of his injury and initially he was just rushing to sell stuff on ebay and now he's a bit better save for the back thing.

Sometimes, I guess he comes home after a long day to see his son playing LoL instead of doing something productive or the house is a mess and he just pushes that anger towards others. I think he's a sensitive flower too =3= There are times where he doesn't even bat an eye and the nephew whose laptop is outside will continue playing until midnight.

Anyways, I'd apologize. There's no good reason but sometimes you can't fight parents on logic .-.

@FireBreather: my dad is unable to even set the time on his clock and he can't read english
so even if he sees this he won't understand
i do alot of stuff for him
i was caught playing games at 11 before and he wasn't yelling like a madman
@yongyong139: i once went to sleep at 4 am and then woke up 4 hours later
i felt great for like 7 hours then i began to get sleepy
i feel like sleeping early will make me sleepy and sleeping late will make me will awake

[quote=xkillo32]i am 13
being awake is more fun than staring at the ceiling for an hour trying to get sleepy
what he does to "apologize" is buy me some candy and hes like u better go to sleep when i tell you...
@StomachUlcers
the thing is...
my uncle is the one who bought it for me
stop assuming stuff[/quote]

I miss having to wait to fall asleep nowadays I usually die as soon as I hit the bed, I get 8-9 hours of sleep and still exhausted in the morning . Also your uncle bought you a computer, sounds like such a great guy as your parents are also living with them and not paying bills? Wow. Anyway your dad was probably upset from other things just say sorry and move on.

[quote=dimo]I absolutely despise comment like that. When you've had kids then you can make such bold comments, until then you're a 14 year old kid who lives with a roof over your head and food on your plate.[/quote]

Yes, and it should be the parents' responsibility to provide those things until the child is 18.
People who can't do that should not have children.
It's a bold statement, but I think it's true.
Why bring a life into this world if you can't take of it?
Now obviously the child should respect the rules of his/her parents, but going to sleep 10 minutes late is not a reason for a parent to get overly angry at their child.

@xkillo32 : Oh okay, and makes sense...

@DuskRaven: o that was for @dexslayer
and i think something happened at work or something

[quote=xkillo32]@Dauntaro
i am only lvl 17
games are only like 30 minutes max
@DuskRaven
im in middle school
i dont study and get 90-100s[/quote]

How is that connected to what I said?...

@Dauntaro
i am only lvl 17
games are only like 30 minutes max
@DuskRaven
im in middle school
i dont study and get 90-100s
@datNewNew
uh
we are living with my uncle and aunt
hes not paying any bills
please stop assuming

@DatNewNew have you ever thought about what the limits of the "paying the bills" statement might be? I'm not saying you're necessarily wrong, but where do you draw the line with such a statement? If his dad wants to say he can only drink up to a certain amount of water per day, is that okay? If he wants to say he can only use the bathroom twice a day, is that okay? Of course those two examples are very extreme, but what rights do parents have over their children, and when do their limitations become unacceptable?...

Edit:
@BoredAF I guess you've never heard of human rights... Also I'm fairly certain that there are many other solutions that could be found, apart from him being in foster care...

@xkillo32 your dad was probably annoyed about something else, and in a bad mood to start with. That being said, it's probably wisest not to argue (even though you have good reason to), since that tends to piss people off even more - if they are in a bad mood, they aren't going to argue logically...
Although your dad does have a certain amount of authority over you as of now, remember that that does [b]not[/b] mean you don't have rights. Abuse should never be tolerated, and if your parents (or anyone else for that matter) are ever violent towards you, you should consider finding help (there are a bunch of different services that deal with these issues, I'm sure you can find more information about services in your area using Google - if need be).
Good luck!

Dude, you were playing LoL, if you were studying then maybe he wouldn't be mad but you were playing video games.

[quote=xkillo32]@ninjaygo
i started it like 20 minutes before 10[/quote]

You're supposed to assume a 40 minute game.

@ninjaygo
i started it like 20 minutes before 10
the average game is like 20-30 minutes

Yeah, you were being disobedient. I'll kill my kids if they disobey me for LoL.

i am 13
being awake is more fun than staring at the ceiling for an hour trying to get sleepy
what he does to "apologize" is buy me some candy and hes like u better go to sleep when i tell you...
@StomachUlcers
the thing is...
my uncle is the one who bought it for me
stop assuming stuff

I miss being told when to go to sleep. Now I'm just always awake. It's not fun.

@xkillo32:
You can say this right now as someone with almost no responsibilities, this will change as so will your outlook.

@dimo: but i wouldn't threaten my kid just because he is 10 minutes late to go to sleep

You're goddamn lucky that he even lets you have your computer and such.

You lack respect, and you think it isn't your fault.

[quote=mechibi]wow im probably the only one here who wouldnt apologize
your parents sound like mine
but my dad would get over it by the time he wakes up the next day[/quote]

Why would you apologize? You r duh Senpai

Are we supposed to sympathize with you?

When I was 10 (I assume you are), I could only play games on the weekends. Rather than treating BasilMarket as your blog, maybe you should gitgud at life.

If he said ten then you should be sleeping. your fault for playing a league game.

wow im probably the only one here who wouldnt apologize
your parents sound like mine
but my dad would get over it by the time he wakes up the next day

He was probably having a bad day beforehand. He's your dad. Just apologize. He might even realize that his actions were not justified if you apologize. That's how my dad works lmao.

Honestly, my parents were never fond of LoL, the game itself. I was only level 17 and played about 4 games a week, but they finally had it and made me uninstall it because of the fact that you're pretty much glued to your chair during a game.
Life hasn't been bad since

Parents are just like that. I have gotten nearly nothing but straight As in school, and am on track to graduate with the highest honors at my university, and my parents still yell at me and tell me I am a disappointment who has no future if I play a game on the computer even once.

Then the next day they will be fine with anything.

Your dad's like my mom. Just listen to him, man.

it was probably something else that got him mad but he took this opportunity to take it all out on you

quit acting like you need more freedom.

[quote=xkillo32]
if i was him i would never get mad about something like that[/quote]

I absolutely despise comment like that. When you've had kids then you can make such bold comments, until then you're a 14 year old kid who lives with a roof over your head and food on your plate.