I am a gamer mom, raising a gamer family… I’d have to say, you are a bit overreacting. All 3 of my kids play games of all different types… But are extremely non violent in real life. I think the only reason they are even acting these things out, is because it is “new and cool” to them. Sit them down and make sure they are aware of the differences between real and fantasy… Other than that, they are just kids being kids.
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A Dad/Son convo is in order.
As the older bro he needs direction on being the example the youngers look up to.
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Counseling? It’s just games 
At 7 I was playing gta San Andreas fucking and killing the hookers and shooting up gang members on there and I turned out fine.
Now would I let my son play it at 7? Probably not until he is older if it has sexual themes and such like gta but others stuff i wouldn’t care so much if he truly wanted to play them as he knows the difference between games and real life.
And evil within is a badass game btw.
And you bringing up his x wife’s infidelity on the post wasn’t exactly needed.
Did you even think of talking to your stepdon in a calm manner before screaming about counseling? I think those type games and movies are not appropriate for young children but some do not see it that way. Another thing, posting the reason for their divorce was uncalled for. I would not blame the older son’s response for staying away from you.
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Honestly they will probably love these memories when they are older it will probably be their favorite memories.
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That’s an awfully long winded way of saying you resent your stepson and have issues with his mother 
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your boys will probably just grow up to resent you for all of this and separating them from their brother and their fun and bonding. Which they will only rebel against you and all of that is really harmless fun. It sounds like you have too much time on your hands and you’re micro managing them. Also you are talking about the oldest son like he is a b word.
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There is a serious social disability and it sounds in my opinion some disturbing issues with this 17 year d. No " normal" 17 year old has ANY desire to wake up 6 and 7 year Olds at night, or would even THINK of doing that. 17 year Olds are way to wrapped up in dating, hanging out with their teenage peers and the LAST desire of a normal 17 year old is to go out of their way to do all this with some kids less than half his age. I’m sorry you’re going through this but I’m also confused as to how nobody heard them awake? I’m not judging I’m just curious just be glad that you finally know and hopefully there was nothing more that you are not being told because to me it sounds pretty crazy and you should probably get to the bottom of it oh my goodness I’m so sorry mama. Brother and sisters are not I’m very weird about having anyone around my little kids so they were always pretty much under me oh, but I don’t know your situation maybe you were at work or maybe there’s a reason for it so definitely not blaming you
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This is happening in your house and you were not aware of it. How big is your house i have always had a huge home and certainly know if my kids were awake in the middle of the night on a game or tv ,someting is off with this story
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These posts lately… they’ve gotta be trolls.
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Have you seen some of the content
They would be watching on you tube
My young 9 yr old granddaughter has just watched the conjuring, the devil made me do it
Movie, a lot of Roblox has adult content (even though the game is designed for kids)
My 12 yr old granddaughter watches shows like Riverdale, Whinona Erp
My 14 yr old grandson plays games like Call of duty, grand theft auto as well as online games
My grand daughters love the old classics such as
The city of the living dead , night of the living dead, return of the living dead
As well as the walking dead series
They all love watching the WWE
You can’t keep your kids wrapped up in cotton wool forever
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So you punished your kids for watching movies and playing video games with their older brother and want them in counseling bc they enjoy it?
Am I reading you right?
Seems like you’re the one who needs to seek professional help bc you are going wayyyy overboard with things normal boys like to watch/play
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We didn’t allow the really violent games. They were around, and they are an issue. Not all kids understand real vs play. Especially at that age. The infidelity issue, wasn’t necessary to mention, although it could be an issue for the step son. I mean the break up. He could intentionally be trying to causing problems. He must know that waking the boys to play games you disapproved of, would cause problems.
237 people laughed at a mother concerned about her young impressionable children being exposed to something she isn’t comfortable with by someone they no doubt admire… and we wonder wtf is wrong with the world 
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My son was in 2nd grade and a HUGE GAMER. I went to an open house and he and another boy had their gingerbread men saying REALLY CRAY stuff. Me and other mom were like ‘OH GOD!!’ My son is 26 now. He’s never had so much as a intense argument with anyone much less what his 2nd grade gingerbread man’s talk bubble said. I SERIOUS BELIEVE YOUR BOYS WILL BE 
a-Okay. My son was top of class in college and earns 6 figures and is VERY NON VIOLENT. It’s going to be okay:+1:t2:
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The games & movies themselves aren’t the problem. I think how it’s presented to a child & a child’s maturity level is the key to whether an issue could arise or not. Our boys are 8 & 13 now. They’ve been playing games like Call of Duty, Borderlands, Grand Theft Auto, etc & watching horror movies since they were toddlers/able. Both have always been on the honor roll, never once been in trouble, don’t continuously talk about gory/killing type stuff or do/say any of the stuff people seem to think games will do to kids. They do play fight & talk about the games, but know there’s a handful of places it’s probably not the most appropriate. Home is always a safe space tho. My youngest is such a little horror movie fan…has Freddie Kruger & Jason Vorhees stuffies & names another stuffie Pennywise 
I get that every family is different, but this really came across like u resenting the SS & not actually having much to do with the actual games. I also think punishing ur sons wasn’t the best approach. I bet those will be some great memories for them…playing/spending time with big brother. Maybe take a breath, a step back & figure out what’s REALLY bothering u here. I’d hate for u to take this in a wrong/bad direction that could cause resentment from ur kids later on.
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There going to watch it anyways you can’t shelter them forever. Just teach them right from wrong and when it’s appropriate to play and have there guts spu out lol my goodness I’m sorry my kids watched them since they were born and they played the same and there now they don’t. They will stop give it time
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My son loves horror movies and games. That’s just his thing and there are alot of people that enjoy it. It’s part of my son’s personality and I’m not here to judge him for it either. It’s more common than you think!
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Over 200 of you think that’s funny?! Shame on you! Those of you that think this is harmless need to really sit back and understand the truth of such violence. Every day another mass shooting. Everyday another child desensitized to the pain and suffering caused by violence in the real world that you don’t see in an online world. She has every right to expect this child to respect her rules and to look out for his younger siblings by not doing dangerous things with them and this is dangerous when their little minds are not developed enough for it.
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I get it but he’s doing what brothers do and he’s including them maybe he finds it funny or like nothing wro g because he plays them and mom allows it maybe explain to him why they are to young to play not just get upset he’s still a kid himself I’d not think he did it maliciously but the way your going about it may be why he shut down just TALK TO HIM and talk to your little ones make sure they understand its fake
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Is no one concerned about a near adult waking up his younger siblings in the middle of the night for “special” time in secret?
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Anybody remember the good ole days when siblings did a bunch of **** but our parents never found out bc we didn’t snitch
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Oh that cheating huzzy is TRYING to make him a killer 
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Stfu you put them in counseling? 
Poor kids.
I understand that you don’t want the younger boys to play violent games at their age. But the way to ensure that is to simply speak to all 3 boys. I don’t think the older boy thought he was doing anything wrong. And counseling??? OMG, you’re tripping! That SO overboard. I’m sure if you asked a therapist, they would tell you to bring them in. They’re only too happy to take your money. I honestly think that the way you have handled this thus far will cause more damage than good.
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We…… we used to play Mortal Combat…… Never heard of anyone needing Counseling from that.
The VHS rental store I frequented had a Mortal Kombat arcade machine in 1996.
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What does infidelity have to do with it
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Have a talk with all of them
It’s more likely the games woke up the kids then the 17 year old intentionally waking them up. More so the 6 and 7 year probably love that time because you aren’t around to control everything they do or overthink it. Counseling for playing video games and pretending to kill each other? LOL! You have some serious control issues and you clearly don’t like the ex wife or the stepson. I wouldn’t go there if I was him either. What sucks is that YOU’RE ruining their relationship with their brother. Maybe they’re acting out because of YOU.
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I’m pretty sure he didn’t have to wake them up to
Play with him. Your kinda naive if you really believe that
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My oldest will be 21 and he called Grand Theft Auto the running game. He isn’t violent, he actually stopped karate when they got into combat (we wanted to try a sport of some sort and that was something cause he’s not a competitive dude, and he’s a lover not a fighter guy), wouldn’t even hit me with a nerf gun; and my youngest is 5 and playing games and based off this one’s personality he could be the one I have to watch (just kidding, he’s got aspergers and it’s a wonderful outlet and he plays a lot of fun games, he understands that zombies aren’t real and you can’t steal peoples cars and it’s all good).
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The more you try to keep them away from violent games the more they’re going to want to play them. the only way they’re going to stop is to get them interested in something else. Find something else they like and every time they mention the game start talking about the new thing.
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My kiddos aren’t allowed tvs, computers, tablets ECT in their room. I wouldn’t want them watching stuff like that either. The older brother should know better. I watch my horror movies on my own time when the kiddos are asleep.
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My 2 oldest are 16 & 13, because of this my 5 year old doesn’t play with little typical 5 year old toys, he plays with wrestlers & wants to play fortnite on Xbox & pretends he’s Jason & goes after my husband, my husband in return pretends he’s Freddy. I am so grateful for this. I was so afraid he would never be able to bond with his brothers because of the age difference but instead they couldn’t be more close. He’s sleeping upstairs with one of them as I type this. It’s definitely not the kids who need the counseling in this situation!!
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My 3 year old watches horror films and she has no issues, she also likes watching her dad play games, she knows it’s not real, I think you over reacting and making it some taboo is only going to make them want stuff like that more, also i get the vibe you don’t like the older boy which is a shame because now your boys miss out on time with their brother.
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Wait. Their school had whole ass assemblies because your kids mentioned playing FPS video games? What am I missing? Is is a private school or something? These horror games/videos/apps/etc seem to be all the rage with kids (and I do mean young ones) lately, and it def gets talked about in school. So I guess that part just seems odd to me? As is them needed counseling for it. Are they having nightmares or something?
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Don’t overreact, it’s your step sons teenage way of bonding with your kids and honestly that’s a special bond. My 15 year old plays violent and gross games, he is a great kid!
Are you insinuating that the divorce/infidelity contributes to the graphic movies and games? That’s ridiculous. I think you need to lighten up with your step son if you want a happy household. He is just trying to be the cooler older brother. Maybe have a civil CONVERSATION with him?
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Here I was thinking it’s w school night. Allow the kids to bond and have a good time.
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If he did not know it was wrong, he would not have done it after all was in bed. Sitting the teen down with his father might be good. The teen can play these games when the little ones are sleeping. 6 and 7 year old should not be exposed to violence. A 17 year old is much to old to teach these young boys it okay. Take a look around at all the killing, destroying others business and etc.
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I understand that you don’t want the younger ones playing them games… But would it be such a huge deal to the point of the other kids needing counseling over it if he was also your son🤔 are you sure that you’re not exaggerating this as a poke at the ex??
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There are a few things that seem odd in this… what is the point of making sure to mention he is the son of the ex who was unfaithful? Why would you say they haven’t said or you haven’t heard anything “sexual” yet? It makes it look like you have a stigma over the boy. Im not sure you couldn’t with how you’ve worded this post. 17 is a completely normal age for horror movies and gory games. Why would you be concerned with sexual topics in this? What does cheating ex have to do with anything? What have you researched on your own that did not turn up everything you mentioned at his age is normal? The distance you are going with the young ones and counseling for the games n things seems like its gonna be you being more damaging than the exposure. It feels uncomfortably obvious you have bias of your kids over their half brother. Which I get its hard sometimes but fake it better. Thats our job as mothers. You blew this way out and some accountability should probably be had.
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I can’t believe all these people condoning this teenagers choice! No wonder we have so many children wanting to shoot up schools!
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You need to put a stop to that ASAP
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If you don’t feel comfortable with those kind of games being around your kids, that’s completely understandable since they’re young. Your house, your rules. And honestly your husband should be there to back you up. (I have a 7 year old son that’s not allowed to watch YouTube anymore because creepy/violent videos will pop up. He went to school 1 day and told his teacher that he didn’t wanna do his school work and he could chop her up with an axe…(he was definitely joking around, my kid isn’t a serial killer lol) but of course the school takes it seriously and he got in trouble. Do your best to monitor what they watch and what games they play. Scary videos could cause nightmares as well 
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I think you’re not into having a non blood son to be honest… step kids are amazing creature to own. Mine teases my daughter and they banter and play oh so scary games together and he protects her and nurtures her and she loves him.
I think you need counseling my dear… parent your younger ones to not be playing fake cops and robbers if you’re that concerned. Give the kid a break. Seems like the only active time he has with the little ones is when you’re not up his ass.
Your house your rules. Set the boundaries with your step son or have your husband do it. They can bond plenty of other ways I don’t let my five year old play any of that. To much going on in the world as is.
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Wow… I’d hate to see the repercussions for an actual “big deal”. So you have grounded, taken all toys away, pretty much pushed the older brother away from them and also have them signed up for counseling due to them continuing to speak about the activities in the videogame etc… looks like that’s all they have left to think about since you have removed everything else 
. Instead of all that you could of simply sat down with the 3 of them and explained your expectations of them & what you consider appropriate from each of them. This right here is overboard in my opinion. The more you try to shut something out completely, the more they will want it. Instead just have a talk with them about it and how they are not yet old enough for such things. I don’t blame the older brother for not returning to such an unwelcome household currently.
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It definitely sounds to me like you don’t like the step son regardless of the games, and most likely it’s because you have an issue with his mother! You sound very toxic and controlling and I feel bad for everyone involved in this situation with you. You should see a counselor and find out why you are actively pushing these siblings away from each other and what your actual problem is with the step son, good luck!
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Quit being stuck up. Ive played violent video ganes my whole life. I love animals, would never hurt any, Id help anyone in a time of need and have no anger issues. Games dont make kids violent. Role models and chemical imbalances do
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It’s what all the kids are watching these days… Google huggy wuggy, for example.
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They’re boys.
Sounds like you hate your step son.
Just say that.
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If your bitter just say that? Their bonding ? I use to play with my brother alll the time. I loved playing . Mostly because it was with my brother. I remeber playing games with him while I was in elementary. On the weekends I would see him at my dads.
You need to replace something with what you want gone. You want them killing each other gone then give them something else to do. Trampoline. Swimming pool. Seriously. If you want them to do something else distract them
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Not good.That teenager seems to be a very rebellious kid.
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My 2 are 6 and 7 (girl and boy) I let them play fornite.
My 5 & 3 year old daughters watch dad play “violent” games (resident evil, evil within, dark souls etc) and they’re perfectly fine. Maybe check your parenting 
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Let them kids be kids 
step son smh how about saying their brother 
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From personal experience, don’t let this people stir you wrong. You know what’s best as a parent for your kids. Counseling and taking the games and movies away is a start. Replace the bad with good. More family time, more board games, and fun field trips.
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alas…that bastard has started something that may bring harm into your lives…the ex sounds like one sick bitch
It has a lot to do with a thing called “parenting” if your too busy with “drama” in your life you arent giving enuf time to your kids
I feel like this isn’t the whole story… I definitely get a vibe that you don’t like the stepson and you’re trying to make him the bad guy in this story… Ill bet YOUR young children were either already awake and snuck to go play with him or the game woke them up and they went to go play with him. I’m the oldest siblings so I know what it’s like to have younger siblings and I used to get so annoyed with my sisters because they wanted to do EVERYTHING I did. A lot of younger siblings go out of their way to be with their older siblings
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Psh my ex husband tried to pull that crap for letting my daughters play COD… but then let’s them watch when he’s playing.
I’d be telling the oldest if it continues he is not staying over ur kids shouldn’t be watching nor playing anything that involves violent. Put ur foot down.
Your ALL nuts! If this is going on it needs to stop now and restrictions placed on that teenager!
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You should be happy a seventeen year old wants to play with his younger brother’s. They are not talking about sex and he’s not making them wear dresses or put on makeup be greatful and let them be with their older bother who clearly love’s rhem.
There your kids do whats best for them. This is were street crime begins.
After reading some of these comments I’m wondering how this family will survive boy meets girl!
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Sounds like boys. Wait until they start shooting each other with their nerf guns. This lady will lose her mind.
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I just wanna point out it’s not okay to call someone their half brother. It’s their BROTHER.
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