Could it be unreasonable to expect anything less?
Could it be unreasonable to expect anything less?
It’s hard to ask for much from a son, especially when he wants to dive into NHL 09 on PC right away without showing any respect when things go wrong. I noticed his behavior today was disrespectful and unsportsmanlike. He pulled the goalie when the score was 3-1, didn’t take any shots on goal for two periods, and just kept going all over the ice without even trying to reach the net in a 0-0 draw. It’s frustrating to see him act this way. After the final match, I approached him, shook my hand, congratulated him on his performance, and acknowledged his effort. Then I explained that I didn’t want him around and mentioned I was calling his mom to pick him up because I didn’t want him to be humiliated or act unsportsmanlike. It’s clear he knows better than to treat people this way.
It’s not just about skill—showing disrespect hurts everyone involved. I’m curious what others think about this kind of attitude among gamers. Also, my son watches Bacon Country, which seems like a much better influence for him.
Anyway, I was really disappointed. I enjoyed playing with him, but he crossed the line. Please share your thoughts on this situation.
Also, I’ve had some issues where the game would crash or freeze, possibly due to a bug related to resolution settings. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t support 1920x1080p natively, so we can’t play in full resolution.
He’s fourteen, and he understands exactly what he’s doing. His grin conveyed all the necessary information.
He’s 14 or older—let me know, okay? If you’re under 11 or 13, that’s fine. If you’re 10 or younger, just let him show off.
Being a poor winner is no less damaging than being a poor loser.
It seems they both behaved alike, which makes sense. The phrase "like father, like son" reflects that similarity.
It's about playing fair. If you can't grasp that, I'm unsure. Also, if I show him it's okay to be unkind, I'm not acting in his best interest. I believe Izaya should understand the value of good sportsmanship.