I hate my mother...

[Melody]

Actually...she does have that right. She has the right to do whatever she deems necessary as punishment, I believe, so long as it does not affect his human rights. And as far as I know, returning a Nintendo DS does not invade those. :\

He was the one who did the damage to the textbook whether it was an accident or not. In a car accident, the one at fault is the one who pays the price--they can't say "I didn't mean to" and get off the hook; hell, sometimes it really isn't their fault but they have to pay anyway because of the way the laws are written. They will be punished, perhaps by their insurance company raising their rates so they'll watch what they do more carefully. Whatever the reason, it's not that much different in this situation. He was entrusted with a textbook and he did the damage. So if his mother (his legal guardian) wants to make him take full responsibility and pay for it himself? She can. If paying for it himself means he has to take back his DS? She has every right to take the system back. :\ While he is still a minor and his parents retain parental rights, they make decisions.

I said it before and I'll say it again--owning a video game system is a privilege not a right. People these days toss around the word "rights" too easily these days and don't realize the boundary between having the right to do something and having the privilege.

I disagree. It's one thing to take away the privilege to play the DS. That's ok. His mom has every right to do that. However, She doesnt have the right to force him to sell his property to pay for something. There are a million other honest ways to earn money.
There are zillions of other non cruel ways to punish him. If she wanted to take his games away then that's fine but making him sell them is out of bounds even for a parent. I belive that all humans regardless of age have basic rights when it comes to property and their own life. Even if it was a gift it's still his.
I'm not saying they dont have parental rights. However I feel that parental rights stop after spanking. Seizing his DS and selling it or forcing him to sell it is outside the boundaries IMHO.

This thread was made like what 6hours ago amachi o_O I have not been over reacting about anything since the first post so I think I take it offensive you telling me to calm down. And I never damaged the textbook it was already dangling and was basically already broken the book was like 30years old T_T and I dont have to pay for it anymore anyone so this thread is pointless now she said it was a joke and she had me so upset for awhile <.<

Why the heck are all of you blamming me? I wasnt actually the one to "Damage the book" I was just the one who finished it off becuase it was already at the point where it was going to defrost in this case break if that was a new book it would not of broke I can gurantee

Unfortunately if you 'Finished it off' It means you are stuck with the bill. I guess you'll just have to either file a complaint with the school/superintendant and contest the fee or pay up. That or hope to god that your mom will pay for it and not take it out on you.

What's up with all these new rights going around? Did some activists convince the new world government that they should be in place or something? o.O

Well if that's the case, then you should understand that with rights come responsibilities. You damaged the textbook, so you're responsible for repairing that damage. Sure, it was an accident, but you're responsible for a car accident while driving you also are expected to pay for it. Get what I mean?

You're angry, but screaming hate about your momma isn't gonna do anything. Calm down, grow up and deal with it in a responsible manner, if anything.

I agree. It's unfair that he was the one to get stuck with such a crappy book. But he could have rejected that copy of the book because of it's condition. That's why there's no way he's gonna get out free unless his mom decides to pay up and not punish him.

>_>
However, I feel your first comment was a bit uncalled for Amachi. The people in this thread were simply stating their opinions. You are perfectly free to disagree, however you shouldnt say things like that. Someone might take offense to it.
EDIT:That's all I'm gonna say on that matter.

 

[Cross]

You missed out on a few ,s.

Anyway, I think you should just say "Screw it grandma. These gameboys are teh shizzle i use. witout dem, i be very board all zeh tiam roflrofl!"

You have the right to be angry, but thise whole situation is so farfetched, I really don't knwo what to do in it's oddness.

 

[Richard Lynch]

Of course she has the "right" to make him do that. Just like every parent has the "right" to make their child clean the toilet with a toothbrush.

Just respect your parents, people, it's the right thing to do.

Yeah, I don't buy that.

That part of the whole Ten Commandments, "Honor thy mother and father" is pure BS. Respect should not be ingrained, it should not be automatic. Respect should be earned, and based on the parent's performance.

Some parents deserve respect... most of 'em don't. Period.

 

[Vavavoom ♣]

You missed out on a few ,s.

Anyway, I think you should just say "Screw it grandma. These gameboys are teh shizzle i use. witout dem, i be very board all zeh tiam roflrofl!"

You have the right to be angry, but thise whole situation is so farfetched, I really don't knwo what to do in it's oddness.

Heatran, you just make me laugh with that Farfetche'd... Anyway, Shiji, don't give up. Do what you think, it's good. For you and your mom. ^^

 

[Me2UJus4Free]

Parents who at least do not listen to their children are the worst, ones who make their sell something they didn't even buy are even worst. And people who say that parents have the right to dominate every aspect of their child's life should not have kids. It'll end up making them more rebellious and deviant and you're wondering why they won't listen to you.

She did not buy your DS, and she has no right to make you sell it neither. Hide it from her, have your friend put it in his locker or something. And when she ask for it tell her; "Well, if you just listen to me instead blindly following what a school teacher says, then you'll get it. If not, I'm breaking it."

Threats and manipulation always works. Sending to her in pieces everyday she refuses to listen to you. Lol.

 

[Melody]

Of course she has the "right" to make him do that. Just like every parent has the "right" to make their child clean the toilet with a toothbrush.



Yeah, I don't buy that.

That part of the whole Ten Commandments, "Honor thy mother and father" is pure BS. Respect should not be ingrained, it should not be automatic. Respect should be earned, and based on the parent's performance.

Some parents deserve respect... most of 'em don't. Period.

YES! I agree. Most parents are hopeless control freaks who treat you like you are 3. XP
I think that parents shouldnt expect respect unless they realize your growth and treat you like your age group should be treated. If they cant give their teen some wiggle room to explore then they will, like the one above said, become deviant from the path that the parents are trying to get thier child to take. Oftentimes this can be disastrous when it comes to major decisions in a teen's life. I'm one of the lucky few. My dad, who is in his 60s, happens to be one of the coolest parents ever. He listened to me and instead of ruling with an Iron Fist he rules with only strict expectations. My mom on the other hand, was, A control freak. Hopelessly so. I need not expound more do I?

To be honest I think that respecting your parents is important. But if they dont respect you then how can you respect them. It's as simple as that.

But, here's the kicker. I've been told by some people that I'm more mature than most people my age are. I always have been. I dunno why they say that though. I'm just my silly old self :P

I know that being under your parents rule can be a bit chafing at times(ROFL ROFL. Serious understatement) but just wait until you turn 18. You'll get some leeway at least. That and a whole truckload of responsibility D:

 

[Shinji_]

Umm if noone red my above post which a few people did my was joking so this thread can die now o.o