Firstly properly talk to them about why they feel that way. I would say its quite strict but they obviously have their reasons. Then depending on their reasons try and work a deal out with them. For instance if it's to do with study/grades. Say you'll do x hours study in a week and play at weekends. I would only sell if there is something specific you want that's worth a lot. There's no point just getting the money just to have (unless you are saving)
Well there is and there isn't. A point in keeping it I mean. Is your interest in console gaming even there given how much iPod Touch gaming you test and play? For one of the most active testers you definitely get your gaming time in SOMEHOW! So that is a point not to keep it - you have an alternative that you seem to enjoy and occupies a ton of your time. Keep it if you think there is a way you can enjoy it on the times that your parents will allow you to play. Maybe you can even talk to them and see why it is they don't let you. If you know the reasons it might feel better for you - that it isn't just some random rule they made up. And ultimo is right - ask yourself (before talking with them) why your parents might be restricting the console use. Have you misused that privilege in the past? Do they know how much internet time you spend on the forums and/or iPod Touch time you play and they are afraid you will do the same on that? Is there something in THEIR past that might make them afraid you might make wrong choices? Do you have a social life outside a gaming forum with other interests and activities? Have they seen your friends hole themselves up in their basements never to return? A parent wants balance in their kids' lives. It is only healthy. If you can't make that balance yourself sometimes parents step in. People encouraging you to get another handheld to work the system are just wrong cuz parents DO find out and then you will be in bigger "trouble" then you think you are now. I don't know your life or circumstances but it is rare that a parent won't get a kid ANYTHING for Christmas, even if it is just new underwear or socks. So somehow this isn't adding up in my parental mind. Also, 'tis the season and all that - if you really and truly don't need the money, or are so restricted in what you are able to buy that there is no point in buying anything, ask your parents to drive you and your PS3 to a local Ronald McDonald house or equivalent. Explain to your parents that you think some kids that really need some diversion and some entertainment should play it since you can't - and donate it. It would show your parents how non-materialistic you have "matured" to be. On future holidays your selfless act should go a long way.
The reason why my parents take away my PS3 when school is in session is because they want me to do well and get good grades. I consider myself a above average student (getting mostly A's and some B's). Trust me I do try to wager with my parents and come to a decision with them but they won't listen! I do understand that I do have to consistently obtain high grades. But, they have to understand that I try my best and if I can't have any fun playing online with my friends, why keep it? My dad wants to buy a HD plasma screen TV for downstairs for me to play my PS3 but what's the point of buying a nice TV if I can't freakin play it for most of the year? IMO, that's a huge waste of money. And to the Christmas thing. Well, the reason why my parents didnt get something for me for Xmas (AND my bday) was because they think I have enough stuff. Yet, I go on FB, and I see all of my friends get at least something for Christmas. But, I see my dad give my step brother and step sisters something. Like for goodness sake, it's the thought that counts! If they give me a pencil, I wouldn't care (well, yeah I would but you get the point). But, they give me NOTHING. EDIT: Btw, thanks for the advice everyone! Really appreciate it
Well are your parents always home? If not play when they are gone.... Or get the MOVE thing and show them they can have fun also? Then maybe they will let you play more? Good luck
Emancipate your parents, drop out of school, get a job, find your own place, play as much PS3 as you feel like.
Nice, Hodapp, nice. As a parent myself (of a 5 year old, thank goodness), I would suggest that you try a bit of negotiation. Here's what I recommend: 1) State a clear, reasonable request ("I would like to use my PS3 for two hours every weekend.") 2) Definite clear, measurable conditions ("I need to finish all my homework by x time on Sunday") 3) Define clear consequences for failing the conditions ("If I can't finish my homework by x time on Sunday, I cannot play with my PS3 for X weeks.") 4) Listen to their response and adjust the request and conditions accordingly. Remind your parents that your shared goal is for you to do as well as possible in school, and reassure them that your request will not get in the way of achieving that goal. They have to truly believe that you want to do well in school as much as they want you to do well in school. Good luck. If it's any help, tell your parents that you know of a guy who played a ridiculous number of hours on his Atari 2600 when he was your age and still managed to graduate magna cum laude from a most competitive university .
Thx so much for the advice squarezero! And btw, I've tried all 4 of those suggestions before and they didn't work. I tell them I try my best whenever I don't do as well as wanted to but they just say "Well, then you didn't try hard enough!" Haha! I LOL'd at that Unfortunately, if I told my parents that, they always say "I don't care about how anybody else does, I only care about how well you do" But thx anyways Appreciate it.
Sell the PS3 and spend the next three years hitchhiking across North America then get addicted to heroin and become a jazz musician at a sleezy Montreal nightclub. When you've got over demanding parents becoming a heroin addicted jazz musician or waiting till you get to collage and smoking a ton of weed while screwing every drunken collage chick you can find are your only two options.
You have to accept it bro. This is how Asian parents roll. It's all for the best in the long run. I'm sure they'll loosen up as the years pass. Sounds like there's really nothing left for you to try, but wait, and make the best out of what you can get for now.
This is the best advice I've seen. But I know what you mean. My parents are sometimes kinda stubborn, but that's just part of human nature. Make sure that when you try this, you aren't demanding, stubborn, or whiny. If they say no, go through with your plan. Get the homework and chores done by noon on Sunday, then ask your parents of there is anything else you can help them with. If they say no, tell them (very nicely) that you have everything done, and ask if you could play PS3 for an hour or so. If they say no, repeat the next week. Consistancy will help ya out! Best of luck to ya buddy. Hope ya get it worked out.
Apologies in advance for not having anything helpful to contribute, but man... I'd have died with restrictions like that.
