I'm allowed to play one match a day... and it's summer vacation.

QueenDucki·5/28/2015, 5:38:01 AM·2 votes·1,474 views

My parents don't allow me to play more than one match on weekdays in summer. Even when I cook lunch and do the dishes, that is credit for only one match. I really wanted to gain lp this summer, and duo with my brother a lot, but I just am not allowed. Even though my lowest grade this semester was a 96 in a double accelerated math class, I don't get awarded for it. Actually, one game a day is what my parents consider a reward. They want me to get a hobby, and have a meaningful summer. League is my hobby, and if I can get gold (yes I am bad) then I would consider that meaningful. I even do stuff, like track in the mornings, art, flute, and bridge semi-competitively (a card game, I go to nationals and worlds) but my parents still think I do nothing all day. Can someone give me advice?

18 Comments

MorbidlyObeese5/28/2015, 5:41:14 AM4 votes

Sorry little kid but you live under your parents house and therefore have to obey their rules. Play league as much as they let you but if they feel your time is better spent doing something else then for fucks sake listen to them because at the end of the day this is just a game.

redniwediS5/28/2015, 5:53:02 AM3 votes

Get a summer job, save some money, and then build a trebuchet. Your parents will either be very impressed or they will decide you spend too much time outside. It's a win/win situation for you, because you'll have a trebuchet.

Just make sure to follow proper safety procedure and to know what's downrange if you ever decide to test it out.

Godhri5/28/2015, 5:49:55 AM3 votes

You're still a child and therefore, your parents make the rules. Their rules aren't exactly bad from what I can see, but in my opinion, you should be able to play as much as you want if you are still doing other things as you listed. But that is my opinion and therefore irrelevant to your situation. Games are just a way to pass time and entertain yourself. They should not consume all your time.

Par Xżi5/28/2015, 5:49:36 AM2 votes

To you people down below, I sincerely agree with your opinions. But in the end, this is still my interaction with my parents:

SEKAI5/28/2015, 6:28:34 AM2 votes

Some parents are like that, way too restricting for everybody's good.

I have parents like that too, when I was younger and WoW was still the hottest thing on the planet, I was only allowed it touch it for 5-10 min per week, sometimes per 2 weeks.

While I definitely agree that having a parental figure(s) supervising you when growing up is essential, however sometimes such as in this particular case, I wish there could be less parental influences.

There is a difference between protecting and controlling.

Pucking Purrfect5/28/2015, 5:45:21 AM2 votes

They know better. Instead of trying to rot in front of your computer as your parents say try to have a meaningful summer. That's your advice, my friend.

Jiberamu5/28/2015, 6:16:43 AM1 votes

depends on age tell ur mum to fuk off

KING ATTILA5/28/2015, 6:00:29 AM1 votes

When I was your age I tried playing video games whenever I could....besides hitting the gym. It was gym, and then whatever I wanted to do besides what my parents told me.

You did more than I did at your age, so I personally don't think it's quite fair you can only play one game a day....that's a bit rough.

Kendra5/28/2015, 9:56:53 AM1 votes

You must be Asian LOL!

For real though, that is just way too over the top, bordering on outright tyranny. Some parents get so caught up in their own worlds they never take a step back and realize that the 'child' they're keeping on such a tight leash is actually a young adult capable of making their own decisions.

My completely honest and probably somewhat controversial opinion is that a little teenage rebellion can be good every once and a while. Step up and make some decisions for yourself, be independent. If they want you to get outside more or whatever, just go play league at a friend's house or an internet cafe or something without telling them.

Actions speak louder than words, after all - just keep up with all your other activities while you're sneaking on League and when they eventually find out, (They will, one way or another) you'll have proven to them that you can make good life decisions for yourself, balance your hobbies in a healthy manner and shit like that. They'll probably be so surprised the sticks will fall right out of their asses and they'll cut you a break for a change.

Deep Terror Nami5/28/2015, 5:43:42 AM1 votes

Sounds like good parenting. It might suck, but they've got pretty good reasons for limiting your play time.

What you might be able to do though, is convince them that whatever hobby they approve of is actually no different than playing a computer game (except for the physical component, they usually aren't. You can exercise for that).