Sounds like You need counseling not the boys.
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Thatās it, thatās all I got for this f*ckery
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Itās fine to not like this behaviour. But theyāre boys wanting to be like their ācool older brotherā. This is relatively normal. Unless theyāre having nightmares and stuff like that, Iād leave it be.
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No idea why people are being so ignorant towards your concerns. People saying they can tell how you feel about this or that based on how you word things is bullsh*t. Totally unfair to make a complete judgment call based on a few lines on Facebook 
In my opinions based on the small bit of info above - Iād be upset too. My 10 yo step son plays video games etc and I donāt want my two children (when old enough since they are only 16 months and 4 months) being exposed at that age. Sorry not sorry. I think maybe youāve went a little far in terms of counselling but again I donāt know the whole story. Iād say if they are showing now violent tendencies counselling sounds appropriate but just being exposed to a violent game doesnāt mean they will go out and kill people. Itās all in balance and a personal parenting call. Hope things work out and you ignore the mean inconsiderate comments
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I notice you actively think of your kids and your step son as separateā¦ Which is your perogative I guess, and beside the point.
Honestlyā¦ I think youāre making a mountain out of a mole hill. Your 17 year old step son took an active part in his brothersā livesā¦ At 17ā¦ Thatās just so so so cool. As a mom and an oldest sibling, that by itself is noteworthy.
This went on for 6 months and you had no clueā¦ How bad was it really for them? Yes, they were up past bedtime and certainly suffered from lack of sleep, and that definitely needed addressedā¦ But counseling? Are they doing anything other than what kids have literally done without video games and movies for centuries? Are they tormenting animals or wetting the bed? (Both signals at their ages of things that need addresses pronto)
Take a moment and breathe. These are your babies, but if you think they werenāt playing pretend in some other violent way before, they were probably hiding it.
You can take this and encourage them to just keep hiding things and push a kid you kinda oughta think of as your kid away and out of their lives, or you can address it in a number of other ways. Truly, there are soooo many ways to address this in a healthy, productive way.
My 6 year old daughter has had a fascinating with death since she was at least 3ā¦ Death and violence are things that exist and you canāt shield your kids from either. What you can do is offer a safe place for them to explore those ideas and the morality and issues and questions and everything they have about them.
I hope everything works out, regardless! You sound like an honestly good, caring mom who is doing the best she knows!
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If you donāt like your stepson just say that .
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They will out grow it the longer they arenāt playing itā¦.itās sad when a step-child or any child does these type of things it was on purpose and no he canāt come back acting like this! His mother is probably putting him up to it #toxicā¦let him be where he is at because he knows he is wrong
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Also how many of yall are paying close attention to the video games these days? They cuss, they have sex, they kill cold blooded. They are not a good influence. They create addiction, desensitization, and laziness. Not appropriate for 6 and 7 year old at all!
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Guns guts and gory is what boys, for the most part, like. Whatās more concerning is why heās waking them up to do it.
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I grew up watching horror movies, I watched Yosemite Sam take shots at people and watched cartoons where characters got hit with chairs, pans, etcā¦ Iāve played video games that were kinda violent and Guess what, Iām a law abiding citizen. This is where parents need to explain the difference between right and wrong. You said yourself that theyāre PRETENDING to kill each other. Now if you see them physically trying to go after each other with weapons then I would be concerned. 
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We play PUBG, Fortnite, and call of duty, have watched scary movies and all that but i respect if another parent doesnāt like it or want their kids introduced to it yet. Itās hard for the son too because heās so much older and if he has no other siblings closer to his age to play games with or friends close by when visiting dad, thatās tough too for him cause itās way more fun playing with people you know. Let him play of course, but just tell the boys not til theyāre older. As for her feelingās towards the ex, thatās another conversation. Lots of people talk shit about the ex. And we are the ex that gets talked about. Her husband might be the one who is holding the animosity and probably blames his ex for whatever problems come from there because she said " we have grounded them and we took toys away" etcā¦ Oh well. Many people on here are probably hypocrites on here. Anyway, i hope everything gets sorted out, and your older son spends more time because family is family 
My boys watched and played all levels of violent and horror games and movies and have grown up to be exceptional human beings and never hurt anyone. Itās all in how their raised. We canāt blame the movies and games. Maybe have a talk about their views of these games and movies without punishing or hollering. Learning how they feel and think goes a long ways.
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This is why these kids started eating tide pods. Absolute freaks for parents
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I think the issues are probably:
- Breaking the rules
- Talking about it in public (school) where is not allowed
Idk why people are telling the mom to get counselingš
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Iād more worry about it scaring them. Just explain that that stuff is for movies and video games only, not real life
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If you pulled the stick out of your butt this wouldnāt have went down this way. They wouldnāt hide it, they wouldnāt be acting it out non stop as it would have been just normal life also SS wouldnāt feel like he has to sneak around after you go to bed to be able to do fun things with his little brothersā¦ He did not damage your children. They are acting out the scenes so much because they have had to hide a normal childhood right of passage their entire lives 
Iām so glad I allow my boys to BE BOYSā¦ My boys(3-19, 5 of them) have almost $1000 worth of Nerf guns & you know what they do with them? Sneak attack me all day! We all keep Nerf guns hidden ALL over the house! To see the smiles in their eyes & hear the incredible joy in their laughs is SO worth it!!! Let cistern be children, just have conversations with them about what is fake & what is acceptable to act out in what places. My kids play all kids of games. We have always had conversations about them & we have never had a problem.
You are a bitter stepmother! Youāve been in his life atleast 8 years now. Time to grow upā¦
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Youāre crazy! I get that they shouldnāt be playing those games at that age but it happened so move on. Theyāre kids and boys at that! Get over yourself! Therapy for that. I hate to see how theyāll end up if you go to those extremes for something like thisā¦ good grief lady
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Seriously! Jesus those poor kids being forced into counselingā¦ and the poor 17 year old being treated this way! No 17 year old kid is going to sneak into his very young siblings room and force them out of bed to HANG OUT with them and play video games and saying ānothing sexual yetā like your insinuating that a 17 year old kid you have known for at least 8 years is pushing sexual content on his brothers and u just havenāt found out about it YET?! wow PLEASE put yourself in counseling and learn how to react and whatās normal or ok and how to treat a child whoās father YOU MARRIED KNOWING that child would be in your lifeā¦ I feel so bad for those children.
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Wow. 3- 4 year old babies have iPads to keep them quiet and God knows what they are watching. This Mom is concerned and Sheās right. The rest of you ā¦start parenting on or youāll be sorry you didnāt.
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Youāre putting them in counseling for that? Relax a bit. No good comes from hiding your kids under rocks.
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They got out of bed to play video games and watch moviesā¦3 boys and you didnāt hear them ? That concerns me more than what they were actually doing tbh.
Boys will pretend fight all the time. Im really not sure counselling is neededā¦more a chat on whats pretend and whatās real life.
They are your children and of course its your right to bring them up as you see fitā¦but I really think youāre over reacting
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The violent video game argument is 
. Always has been, always will be.
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What does the divorce with the mom have anything to do with her question? Bitter much? It had nothing to do with the kid. I personally think youāre being overboard crazy, and your kids will resent you over time with their Half-Brother and taking something any child does around their age? I think you need the counselingā¦but o.k.
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Perfectly normal for boys to pretend play with blood and guts. It was wrong for the older brother to let the younger ones play it but to punish your kids for playing that way? Really?? I guess I should punish my boys and send them to therapy everytime they pretend to hurt each other with their nerf gunsā¦ Ease up a little and talk to your stepson how they are too young to be playing such video games.
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First hes 17 and the older brother itās kinda what siblings doā:sweat_smile: but therapy for a video game seems a little extreme and how many 6 and 7 yr olds have you been around they talk about blood guts and playing dead alot lol comming from a mom of two they are wildin out about it because itās new to them ! Evil within isnāt that bad
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Some people enjoy horror and goreā¦ those people were once kids who enjoyed itā¦ unless the children are being made upset about it then I would let them enjoy that time with their brotherā¦ my kids and I put on haunted houses for our friends, as I said some people enjoy that type of entertainment. My household is full of horror movie fantastics and we are all sane and normal people. Itās no big deal 
unless itās hurting someone
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Counseling is a bit much lol. Just donāt let him play games and give him access to what you think is age appropriate. I have a 9 year old son with great behavior and grades that plays fortnight grand theft auto call of duty ect. I did too when I was his age he started playing around 6 so personally I donāt see anything wrong with the content but the disrespectfulness of the 17 year old and disrupting their sleep patterns
Maāam you clearly are the one who needs therapy. Youāre delusional 
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Well damn Karen, boys are boysā¦counseling really??? Wt actual fā¦you are a horrible person and I promise you will be the one the kids grow up to resentā¦
I watched all kinds of horror movies as a kid. The babysitter would let me stay up and watch, as long as I didnāt fall asleep and leave her up alone. If they are no worse for wear. Did you think the old movies werenāt bad? Just because they donāt show the gore but plenty of violence and death. Heck the Bible is packed with all the things you are worried about.
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You need counseling yourself , a small reality check that these things are fine and not a crime , youāre punishing your kids for being kids , they probably like it and big brother is being a big brother , and YET ,? Your are already cornering this older brother for sharing sexually things is fucked up , youāre gross . Nobody cares about your husbands past
I donāt think youāre over reacting about worrying about more than just video games. You can never be too careful with your kids. Iād definitely keep an eye out.
The video games though, most kids will eventually play video games. Theyāll be okay! I would keep an eye out though.
Youāre not wrong to be a worried mama, youāre a good mom!!!
I understand you with this !!!
I grew up on horror movies and playing resident evilā¦ I always knew the difference between make believe and reality from younger than that. Most games are about fighting evil and what not anyway, I canāt believe your genuinely considering counciling for something minor like this.
Also how did three boys manage to stay up/sneak up without you even noticing?
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Really sounds like you have resentment towards the ex wife, and you donāt like your step son. 
but I think thatās just me that feels like that.
I understand breaking rules and talking about certain things at school, but boys play video games. I feel like this whole situation leads back to you getting some type of help or talk to someone and figure out why you have such a problem with the 17 year oldā¦ the kids donāt need counselingā¦ this is just my opinion, and I maybe the only one yo feel this way.
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Lmfao my sons been doing sword fights and everything before a video game ever entered our house itās a boy thing and as for video games thatās also a boy thing
Hunni, YOU need the counseling, not your children!!
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Nothing sexual yet!? Wait listed for counselling Your kids brother is actively taking a role in their lives without being asked too. As long as your sonās know whatās real and make believe, thereās no harm done. Youāre taking a healthy relationship with their brother and ruining it. My son is 9 and has been obsessed with horror movies, blood, guts, etc since he was a kid. We watched investigation discovery all the time together. You said their pretending to do this and do that, which means that they know its make believe and that itās wrong to actually cause harm to a person. In my opinion, youāre the one that needs the counselling. Not those kids. Youāre making it seem that just because their brother wants to spend time with them means that something is going on. Grow up and let your sons have a healthy relationship. You donāt like your step sonās mom and I can tell through the post that you donāt like your step son, I also think youāre looking for any reason to not have him around and going to extreme lengths regarding it. I feel bad for your husband and all three of his children.
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Youāve taken toys and fun time away from a 6 and 7 year because their older brother showed them horror movies and violent video games? Why??
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Not to mention having this fear for myself as a kid made it so I wasnāt fearless I never walked the streets late at night alone due to being scared of movies lol Iād say they help abit see the world is a scary place sometimes
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My kids have watched horror movies since day 1 with me. Honestly, be happy that theyāre doing something with their step brother and maybe just teach them that itās a game of movie not real life. My son (8) plays a Friday the 13th game on his switch where she has to go around killing people. I mean, in fortnight you go around killing people. As far as counseling, wow, I find that a little extreme. I personally see nothing wrong with any of this And to judge the mother? Wooow thatās a low. Side note, those interested in blood and guts as well as horror gory movies make the BEST healthcare workers.
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Thats what older siblings do. Therapy is also a bit much.
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You are overreacting so bad omg. Youāre making it this huge thing which is only fueling the behavior further. Games donāt create killers geeze.
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Omg I absolutely LOVED THE EVIL WITHIN 
I even wanted the main villain tattooed on me( I still kinda do )
I get the concern, I really do, but at the same time I find it normal for people to still like the genre of horror or action. As long as they know the difference between real life and fake and making sure they donāt actually talk about doing this IRL (I donāt think it happens that often to be too worried unless they seem to already have mental issues that can contribute to that) - otherwise I think theyāre just being normal kids let alone normal humans
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Counseling over video games? 
Itās not the video games that makes kids bad. Itās normal for kids to play like this. If you show them right from wrong in real life then you shouldnāt have anything to worry about. But forcing them into therapy over it is a crap move. Canāt coddle them their whole lives.
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The 17 year old needs help.
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Sounds like a good big brother!!! At least he is showing interest. Could be a lot worse things.
My mom had my girls watching horror movies at that age.
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I feel sorry for your kidsā¦ and not because of the half brother either
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Lmao OP needs to sit down and chill.
This is normal for their age, theyāre gonna be into blood, guts, games, zombies, etc. theyāre BOYS. 
But good job ruining their relationship with the older brother.
Not to mention Evil Within is actually a really good game to play lol
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Their boys, even the big brother! Relax. No need for therapy or counseling. I feel the older brother doesnāt want to come over because you over reacted and said some things you probably shouldnāt haveš. I feel there is more to this story. Also blaming the ex wife? Sounds like your saying she is a bad parent? Just remember, your husband raised that 17 year old also.
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Counselling for what? Bonding with their older brother? Shooting/killing video games donāt make kids any type of way. The step son is sneaking around trying to have fun with his brothers because you sound a little loopyā¦ i donāt blame those boys for rebelling.
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Let the boys live a little. Shees! No wonder why kids these days are a bunch of pussyās.
As others have said. It seems like you need the counseling not them.
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I donāt understand how the exes infidelity has anything to do with it. Evil within isnāt that bad, there are much more violent games. You can try talking to your son, in a calm, non exaggerated manner, on why you donāt want the younger ones playing. If that doesnāt work you can take the cord off at night or when you guys are unable to supervise game play.
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Seems like a boy thing to meā¦ I dont uquite understand what the problem is
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I feel bad for your kids. My 6 & 4 year old watch & play horror games. You sound really uptight
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Video games and horror movies do not lead to violence and thatās what boys like. And some girls too. I think the older one is just trying to spend quality time with his younger siblings and you and your husband are overreacting big time. Your children do not need counseling for wanting to play video games, thatās ridiculous. If anything your husband and you need the counseling. My brothers are 5 and 6 years younger than me and if one of us couldnāt sleep or just wanted to stay up on the weekend or during the summer, weād wake the others up and make snacks, watch movies, play video games, and board games. Itās normal and actually shows that they are good brothers.
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I get the concern but I mean they are boys, inevitably they will be around āboy thingsā like āviolentā video games and horror movies. I used to sneak horror movies when I was their age bc my parents tried to shelter me from them, I went to friends houses who played and watched horror movies and games. They are being boys. Counseling is a bit extreme. Just let them know whatās real life and whatās in the movies and games are make believe.
Strict and sheltering parents cause for sneaky children as they get older.
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Yikes Karen. So bitter
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Counseling?! Thatās seriously a pretty big overreaction in my opinion. Seems like completely normal boy behavior to me.
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Boys will be boysā they like that sh**.
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All I see here is an older brother trying to spend time with his brothers without you nosing in. You should be ashamed of how youāre treating him, itās not his fault HIS Dad married you. Imagine the adjustment heās had to go through & then now this??! Girl as we say in the South, BLESS YOUR HEART
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Focus more on teaching your younger kids the difference between violent games and reality, instead of punishing them and making it tabooāyouāre just teaching them to be sneaky. Understand that kids will play and pretend to ākillā each other. Itās up to you to make sure they know appropriate behaviors in the real world.
Do not drive a wedge between your husband and his (and, letās be real, heās also yours) son over video games. Thatās the worst thing you can do. Maybe have a conversation about not letting the younger kids play if he is actually doing that. More healthy open communication and understanding all around will go a long way.
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Little boys love blood and gutsā¦before videogames andmovies boys used sticks as guns and talked about scary stories and killing bad guys ā¦they played cowboys and Indians and war games.
Itās a right of passage and you can keep them away from the games but itās in there blood ā¦
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Sounds like Mama needs counseling. Creating problems that are not there.
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OP probably doesnāt have enough to worry about in her life if sheās having a nervous breakdown over this situation. Some people have real problems.
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All Iām hearing is your a Karen and he is trying to be a big brother bonding with his younger brothers.
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Those are inappropriate games for a 6 and 7 year Olds. His father should speak to the 17 year old and tell him this is not acceptable in your home. And if it doesnāt stop it will all be removed from the home by his father or it can be taken to his mother home.
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Maybe the 17 year old shouldnāt wake the younger ones up in middle of the night. But there needs to be a middle ground here. He is almost an adult. His momās problems shouldnāt be brought into this conversation at all. My step daughter who I love completely has a mom really similar to this and even through our fights I would never bring her mom or whatever sheās done into it. My bonus girl is her own person. Boys love video games and violence, but it is our jobs as parents to make sure they understand the difference. I think your 17 year old bonus son was trying to bond with them and you alienated him even further by the way you responded.
When you married your husband, you chose to love your husband AND the son. What happened between the first wife and him isnāt your business. Itās time to let go and love that son like your own. Because what you are doing now is destroying all of your sonās future.
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I have seen two fan questions on here today that have made me question why they donāt give mental evaluations to people before they can reproduce.
What does his ex wifeās infidelity have to do with this at all, for one? Second, they are BOYS. I have a 9 and 3 year old, both OBSESSED with horror and gore everything since they were little. We constantly have nerf gun battles and attack each other with swords, lightsabers, the works. Itās part of having boys. Iād be happy that their older brother is even bothering to bond with them at that age. 
Third, COUNSELING?! Counseling should definitely be considered but not for the children.
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You want to put your child in counseling over video games? You probably shouldāve had counseling personally prior to having kids. Yāall want to shelter your kids from the world and then they become adults and canāt function because theyāre not on mommyās tit anymore
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Ew. These responses from other moms. First of all as the parent it is her prerogative to decide what her children do and donāt do. If she doesnāt find violence and Gore appropriate then that is her choice. I happen to feel the same as her.
But even more concerning is the fact that he was waking them up in the middle of the night, disrupting their sleep cycle. He was also encouraging them to keep secrets and be dishonest from their parents which can lead to all sorts of problems and actually put the kids in danger if someone were to try to victimize them.
All of you parents sitting around judging this mom for caring about her very young childrenās mental health and well-being better have absolutely perfect children.
I have a daughter in 6th grade who is almost 12. And I can already hear the eye rolls and the comments from the other moms when I tell them that she is absolutely not allowed to watch anything with any sexuality whatsoever nor is she allowed to watch anything violent. Sheās not allowed on social media. Eventually sheāll be older and a teenager but right now sheās still a kid. And then the judging moms want to say well sheās going to hear it at school sheās going to get it from elsewhere or sheās not going to be prepared. Okay well I see plenty of 11 and 12 year old girls walking around looking 17 and running trashy mouths and dancing like strippers because they are emulating tiktok. And you know what thatās your choice thatās your prerogative. I canāt believe the people on here judging the mom for caring about her little kids. The kids are six and seven not 12 and 14. Obviously the brother knew that the games were inappropriate otherwise he would have played them during the day with his siblings. And people saying oh heās bonding? What about teaching them to play sports or skateboard or building Legos or even Nerf gunsā¦ You donāt bond with kids over things that are scary like horror movies and violence and keep it a secret. Thatās trauma not family time
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What is half brother!!?? Thatāll not a good way to call your step sonā¦ If they have the same dad they are brothers. Why make a distinction?
I think you are overthinking and the more you focus on that the more they will obsess with it. I would focus on rebuilding the relationship with your stepson and just talk about healthy ways they can spend time together as brothers.
Alsoā¦ How didnāt you notice that they were all awake watching stuff? Thatās on you!
And removing electronics for bedtime is always a good idea especially with teenagers
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Lol I grew up watching horror movies as a child at my aunts(Texas Chainsaw massacre,wrong turn kinda things)while I wasnt even allowed to watch Harry Potter at my house bc "it was the devil"
chill out a little bit those babies will be just fine I promise
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The only thing I would be mad about is the fact he woke them up. But, what an awesome memory for them! If they arenāt having nightmares, leave it alone. Boys will be boys.
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My son has watched things (not always approved by me) also played games with blood and guts in as well as having toy guns swords etc growing up and he has grown up to be such a lovely young lad, watching and playing these things doesnāt make your child a violent thug itās how you bring your children up as well as teaching them between whatās right and wrong! Your totally over reacting and bloody counselling? Get a grip!
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I understand the deceit. But my son has been playing gta5 since heās was a toddler, with the volume down of course. And heās an honor student and very happy well behaved 12 year old today. Ground them, bitch at the teen and ignore the situation and give it no more attention. Itāll will be fine. Worse shit can be going on with kids today than that.
My 4 year old daughter LOVE stranger things, not exactly the same but still- scary, horror/thriller. Especially for her age. Not once has she had a nightmare, she talks about how itās not real and how itās a person in a suit then edited, her 10 year old sister showed her the behind the scenes/making of videos. Itās not a big deal if you talk about it and show them the difference between real and fictional.
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If theyāre into horror, you could find things that are more aimed ar younger kids. Five Nights At Freddyās is scary, but in a tamer way, for example. Something that the brothers can bond over that isnāt quite at the more violent levels. Donāt push away your husbandās son from all of their lives because youāre uncomfortable with the genre. Check out Creep Show, Twilight Zone, RL Stine and Are You Afraid of the Dark. Find things within the genre that you can be comfortable with and let them bond. Just because you like scary stuff doesnāt make you evil or bad. Horror is popular for a reason. People love to be scared. I get not wanting to have your young sons play some of those more mature games, but there are tamer things out there that your older son will likely enjoy that they could, as well. Donāt make them feel shame for enjoying horror. Shame is where the bad stuff grows from. Putting shame and guilt on your children is a horrible idea.
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Thereās a difference between reality and video games. I saw so many kids from my school get out who were sheltered and had issues going into adulthood. My two year old loves watching his dad play elden rings and watching him beat up bosses. This all sounds normal besides waking them up in the middle of the night.
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You sound dizzy! Heās bonding with his brothers and how do you know for sure thatās heās waking them up to play? How do you know they didnāt wonder in one night while he was playing and he just let them play and so they know when he stays over to stay up so they can chill with him? What does his mothers infidelity have to do with him? Why was that even a part of your post? Your kids arenāt traumatized, obviously they enjoyed the time spent since they are bragging about it at school.
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Are you serious right now??? Iāve been playing video games of ALL kinds since I was that age or even younger. I work full time. Iām getting married in Nov. and Iām completely normal.
Youāre being dramatic.
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Get the little boys some nerf gunsā¦ and talk gun safetyā¦
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Your kids, your rules I wouldnāt want my kids to play them either. My husband and I are gamers but we know which are appropriate for our 2-6 year olds and which arenāt. Thereās nothing wrong with wanting them to understand that violence isnāt cool.
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I think some counselling for yourself should be first priority
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Thereās milder versions of similar style games. Fortnite isnāt gore but itās a FPS, the Jedi knight games are violent but not gore. Pick your battles lady. Let them play interesting well made games that arenāt traumatizing so brother can bond with them and teach them. Join one of the girls gamers group and ask them what are some of the more popular games that arenāt super gnarly that younger kids can play while only being slightly challenged. Thereās a solution here without being controlling. Also yea I would take the electronics at night but not from a 17 year old. Stop putting a wedge between the brothers.
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I played violent games with my brother (heās only 2 years younger than me) when I was little too.
But our Dad played with us and he was the one who bought them.
Our Mom was 100% against them. Games like Tomb Raider (one of my favorite games now) and GTA.
My kids arenāt allowed to play the mature games, but we try to play them when theyāre in bed. They have seen me play Skyrim and Tomb Raider, but think nothing of it.
Honestly, it sounds like heās just trying to bond with his little brothers. He enjoys video games, most children, young adults, and even adults do. My brothers and I always did. We also enjoyed playing outside.
My Mom was extremely mad when our little brother was allowed to watch our other brother play Call of Duty.
We didnāt have an older brother, but we did have a Dad who we loved playing video games with.
Iām 28 and perfectly fine. But I know thatās not the case for everyone.
Maybe he can find a more kid friendly video game to play with them.
Like Genshin Impact or Kingdom Hearts.
I donāt know.
There are tons of video games out there though.
My husband was never a violent person and still not, and he played violent video games as a young child and still does as an adult. We play together. Lol
He also watched horror movies as a child.
I wasnāt allowed to watch Harry Potter. LOL
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Itās weird he is waking them up to watch moviesā¦ but how are they sneaking to play gamesā¦are u not around? Is he their baby sitter? Seems like it would be hard for them to be playing ābadā games and watching movies without involved parents knowingā¦ so something seems weird about all of thisā¦
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Oh God the horror how ever will you survive this travesty
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Can you sit down and talk to him? Tell him about your concerns.
My daughterās favorite author is Stephen King
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Grow up. I was raised on blood and gore. Heck my daughter is too. We watch the walking dead together. I read her stephen King books.
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I promise you theyāll be fine without Counselingļæ¼ 
Itās 2022 Iāve seen Violence on Pippa Pig
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The kid is about to be 18 and probably wonāt hardly be around anymore anyways because of this. At least they enjoyed their little time with him.
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Thatās a big brother for you.
Lighten up and be glad the brother wants to be involved with the littles
Make yourself a counseling appointment babe
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And your bashing his mother why?
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I would encourage the bonding, but try seeing if he will not wake them up at night. My little brother just turned 18, and plays video games too.
My daughters (the same ages as your small sons) love games like Roblox, MineCraft, Genshin Impact, and Kingdom Hearts.
I wouldnāt get mad, be mean or hateful to him when heās clearly trying to spend time and bond with his little brothers. He wants to have a relationship with them, and thatās awesome!
He is almost an adult and one day he may even choose not to visit due to the anger you have towards him. I would most definitely not do anything to cause any tension between you and the oldest son. It wonāt end well, trust me.
In the end, you do have rules for your sons. But is this something the Dad agrees with too, or does he not mind? Did he play video games as well as a child?
If you didnāt, then you more than likely would see almost any video gameā¦violent or not as an issue.
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My sons been watching horror movies since he was 4/5. I know itās not everyoneās cup of tea but you canāt shield them forever. Itās not the end of the world. The pretend shooting is just their imagination and Iām surprised they didnāt do that sooner honestly especially with being boys. I donāt think they need any counseling, itās really not THAT serious.
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Honestly my 7 year old loves watching horror movies with me (although I do let him know beforehand that what we are watching is just a fake story, and he understands that itās not real or okay to behave that way in real life. Maybe just inform your kids? Just my suggestion anyway! Goodluck 
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