My mom grounded me and took my xbox 360 only a few days before the biggest game of the year comes out. I have the game pre-ordered and fully paid for so all I need to do is pick it up tomorrow. I dont know how long she will keep it from me...it could be days, weeks, months...what do I do to cope?

*edit* JUST CONVINCED MY MOM TO LET ME HAVE MY XBOX FOR THE 3DAY WEEKEND!!! [censored] YEAH!

Get it back!

What's this got to do with Skyrim?

Um. If you're young enough to be grounded, I doubt you're old enough to be playing this game, let alone picking it up in store by yourself.

Gutted.

8D

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Break into a hospital, steal their strongest anesthesia, and knock yourself out for a week. When you wake up your grounding should be over and Skyrim will be waiting for you.

Go take it from her while she's at work. Otherwise you may have to tie her up and toss her in the river... good luck sir.

Well, you probably shouldn't have done whatever you did to get grounded. That being said a good way to cope would probably to shut yourself away from Skyrim sites. You don't want to be hearing how we are all having a blast while your waiting to get un-grounded.

Also another good hint, moms like apologies. Not the quick "I'm sorry can I have my game back?" they like the heart felt apologies. Do something to make up for whatever you did, let your mom know that you are really really sorry and have learned your lesson. Mow the lawn, anything and that might shorten your grounding.

Go to friends house and play it, simples.

You could try growing up, maybe then you won't get grounded. :shrug:

Agreed. Also wrong section.

if you're young enough for mommy to take your xbox away you don't deserve Skyrim

Talk to her like an advlt. Just say whatever you did was wrong, you realise that, and you are willing to do as many chores as it takes to get your xbox back, as it is your most valued possession and means a lot to you. Even if she throws it back in your face, take it like a man. Just accept it and move on. Be on your BEST behavior for the rest of the time

Out of curiousity - what did you do?

Now now, be nice :confused:

Ahahahahahaha

You did the crime, now you do the time and think hardly on improving the way you live your life.

Childhood fail.

I'm 26, I can eat ice cream in bed for dinner.

What did you do?

I have two children of my own. Since you are obviously young, I am going to give you some advice. Instead of finding a way to cope, take a close look at what you did to get the grounding in the first place.
After you have spent a good five minutes thinking of your actions and how they displeased your mother, think of how could have handled things in a way that would been better. I have no idea what you did, but if you reflect on your behavior and realize where you were wrong, you can then tell your mother
how you intend to set things right and not make the same mistake again.


If that was too long for you to read, then your problem is likely more far-reaching and I cannot be of assistance.

SAY YOU ARE SORRY...

It's really hard to say, since we don't know your mom. What I would do, is try to talk to her sensibly. Don't appear desperate or anything, just tell her calmly that you've been anticipating the game, and you'd like to have your XBox and get the chance to pick it up. Again, depending on what kind of person she is, it might be helpful to argue that it gives you something to do while you're grounded, instead of just sulking.

EDIT: Most importantly, be sensible and respect her decision, even though it may not be fair. If you fight it, you will probably make her more insistent. Show her that you are mature, and that you are not trying to force a decision upon her, but simply explaining what you'd like to happen without any pressure.

Now son, I told you not to spill anymore mayo on the toilet seat. That's how you were born. Back to your room, no more computer time for you.

LMAO best post ever!!!

OP, maybe you shouldn't of been a [censored] and gotten yourself grounded in the first place. If I were your mom, I'd play Skyrim in front of you and rub it in. Next time, use the thing between your ears before doing something stupid.

I have a 12 year old son who spends 90% of his time grounded because his brain is apparently broken.

Please, there's no reason for that attitude We have no idea what happened, so the most constructive contribution we can come with is helping the guy out - that is, assuming that what he did has nothing to do with Skyrim, but that'd be odd. And pretty malevolent of his mother.

Parents are teachers, not gods. They shouldn't dictate, but reason and educate. And being a parent is, in itself, not synonymous with complete authority.

It'd help if we knew what you did to get grounded.

Wait one week, or move out