nlitement Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 How does GTA teach you shifting gears and clutch control? Oh, yeah, it doesn't, but you Americans drive automatics (read: cars for women). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058854956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTASIX Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Did he smash the window and hotwire it? No. So it isnt GTAs fault, if it was he'd of done that. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058854958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullMetal Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 How does GTA teach you shifting gears and clutch control? Oh, yeah, it doesn't, but you Americans drive automatics (read: cars for women). True... on top of that... driving an 'automatic' is still somewhat hard for a kid. How can he even control everything? One strange situation. People like his parents shouldn't be allowed to have children. And there are more people on the world like that. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNekkidSnake Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 sh*t, I bet the kid probably drives better than his neglective parents. Its hard to believe he learned to drive from a game I mean it doesnt really show you what all to do, just hit buttons and stear. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
creat3d22 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 sh*t, I bet the kid probably drives better than his neglective parents. Its hard to believe he learned to drive from a game I mean it doesnt really show you what all to do, just hit buttons and stear. This... and the fact that GTA is an 18+ game. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 His parents, Jacqulyn Deana Waltman, 26, and David Eugene Dodson, 40, Wow. If the bus was viewable from the house, the mother should have watched him go. If it wasn't, then she needs to drive him to the bus stop next time. Yeah I noticed that to. And I agree, seriously, the kids six. Make sure your kid makes it on the bus for gods sake. Well, it did say she was still sleeping when he went and got the car keys which is pretty stupid if you ask me. Hows the kid meant to manage at 6 years old to get himself up and ready? No wonder he was so excited to get breakfast at school being as he probably can't reach the damn bowls in his house or anything. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Jensen Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm not impressed. I would be if he managed to drive all the way to school. He obviously didn't play GTA enough Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnorg Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 This is awesome. Too bad he didn't make it all the way. But it is GTA's fault, obviously. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldage Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm not impressed. I would be if he managed to drive all the way to school. He obviously didn't play GTA enough Imagine him driving all the way to school, and crashing into it Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooperuk2008 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Even if Jack Thompson got wind of this theres nothing he could do. Rockstar have already forced him to leave them alone. Amazing how anyone can be that against Rockstar for something that isnt even there fault. "I used GTA to learn to drive". Oldest trick in the book if they act on that then any tom dick or harry could say they used a GTA game to teach them how to commit a crime just to try and sue rockstar. They need to make examples of these kids purposly commiting crimes just to blame it on a GTA game and cause Rockstar games trouble. Give them serious Juvinile Hall time or have them severely punished. Take away there allowance, video games machine, tv and hifi etc then they will learn to stop causing this bother on purpose. The goverment need to show and set an example to these kids that they cant just keep blaming a video game for there own intentional actions. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Tony Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNekkidSnake Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. No sh*t. I suprised more people don't realise that. and whats with the Jack Thompson talk if I remember correctly he lost his license to practice law. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. You mean allowing your 6 year old kid to play a game rated Mature is not bad parenting? Dude, I can understand 11-12 year olds playing GTA, but don't you think letting a 6 year old play violent games is a little too much? At least I think it is. I surely wouldn't want my 6 year old kid playing such games. He can wait another 4-5 years till he starts understanding better. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHN9CiAN Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) "This really is a story of miracles," Wilkins said. "The Lord was with him, along with everybody else on the highway." Pathetic That just means this Lord guy is a pathetic driving instructor. Well with him always turning his water into wine, you can't expect him to be a very functional driver. OMG!!! and i thought this thread couldn't be funnier... I was also very quick to notice the age difference... his mom must have been either very ugly, very desperate, or a gold-digger. I agree with grishb, kids should be at least about 12 to be playing a game like GTA. "If you can reproduce already, you can play GTA. 'Till then, you'll just have to wait" Any parent that LETS their kids play GTA, granted they know what the game is essencially about, is a bad parent. Ignorance may be considered bad paranting, but not in my book. Still, they must be doing something right to get him so hyped up about going to school. But then again, if he prefers cafeteria food... Edited January 7, 2009 by the7ftmidget Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnorg Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. You mean allowing your 6 year old kid to play a game rated Mature is not bad parenting? Dude, I can understand 11-12 year olds playing GTA, but don't you think letting a 6 year old play violent games is a little too much? At least I think it is. I surely wouldn't want my 6 year old kid playing such games. He can wait another 4-5 years till he starts understanding better. I was playing GTA 2 when I was 5 or 7. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dice Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 How did he learn to operate the clutch, gas, brake and gears by a gta game ? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmagmaLak Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Haha i admire his attitude! Tryna drive at that little age! Guna be drifting like a god by the time his 17. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOOKOKABRA Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 If you in the mood for a read I got an old story about a college kid who played Saints Row after smoking cannabis then went on a suicidal rampage in Portsmouth: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-45...olent-game.html This part about the crazy kid smoking weed and going psycho, utter rubbish. I have never heard of or experianced any suicidal or homicidal while under the influence of my beloved ganja. Portsmouth Crown Court, Judge Graham White is a complete and utter retardation upon humanity and should be tossed out on his ass for saying that marijuana leads to violent acts. "It was your taking of the cannabis that led to this psychotic episode." I think not Mr White. In fact the 50s era notion that your government knows whats best so listen to your leaders and obey without question is waaaay outdated but unfortunately our leaders are old dried up prunes whos only drug education WAS in the 50s so they dont know any better. Mabye on the other hand the kid has a existing mental problem, played Saints Row 2 when high, truely saw just how bad the game was and wanted revenge on the developers. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Chris Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 How does GTA teach you shifting gears and clutch control? Oh, yeah, it doesn't, but you Americans drive automatics (read: cars for women). True... on top of that... driving an 'automatic' is still somewhat hard for a kid. How can he even control everything? One strange situation. People like his parents shouldn't be allowed to have children. And there are more people on the world like that. Erm because all he had to do is use 1 pedal to go, 1 pedal to stop and a wheel to go left or right. Im surprised he could reach the pedals. Also his mum and dad are the sh*ttiest parents aswell, lazy f*cking bitch cant get out of bed to see her own son get to school prepared. I know somebody said the kid has no hope but a kid who can drive a car, dress in his uniform, be organised for school all at the age of 6 is rather impressive, i bet anybody £10 that he does really good in life. I couldnt even get f*cking organised for school when i was 14 and this littleun is less then half my age and has the step over me Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drag_Drift Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Now that's a good kid. Plays GTA and never swaps school for it. He didn't want to miss PE, right? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Chris Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. You mean allowing your 6 year old kid to play a game rated Mature is not bad parenting? Dude, I can understand 11-12 year olds playing GTA, but don't you think letting a 6 year old play violent games is a little too much? At least I think it is. I surely wouldn't want my 6 year old kid playing such games. He can wait another 4-5 years till he starts understanding better. I was playing GTA 2 when I was 5 or 7. What happened to age 6? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Tony Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. You mean allowing your 6 year old kid to play a game rated Mature is not bad parenting? Dude, I can understand 11-12 year olds playing GTA, but don't you think letting a 6 year old play violent games is a little too much? At least I think it is. I surely wouldn't want my 6 year old kid playing such games. He can wait another 4-5 years till he starts understanding better. I don't think it's bad parenting. I'm the same as Gronf, I was playing the first GTAs at quite a young age and my parents are fine. They're quite good parents actually. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drag_Drift Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. You mean allowing your 6 year old kid to play a game rated Mature is not bad parenting? Dude, I can understand 11-12 year olds playing GTA, but don't you think letting a 6 year old play violent games is a little too much? At least I think it is. I surely wouldn't want my 6 year old kid playing such games. He can wait another 4-5 years till he starts understanding better. I don't think it's bad parenting. I'm the same as Gronf, I was playing the first GTAs at quite a young age and my parents are fine. They're quite good parents actually. Parents letting their kids play GTA like games doesn't equal to bad parenting. I'm sure they still take time to teach what is good and point out what is bad to the kid. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouveia Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well, I played GTA since I had it on the PS1, and I still didn't go on a rampage through my town... Anyway, I wonder what would happen if someone tried to reproduce Burnout... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. You mean allowing your 6 year old kid to play a game rated Mature is not bad parenting? Dude, I can understand 11-12 year olds playing GTA, but don't you think letting a 6 year old play violent games is a little too much? At least I think it is. I surely wouldn't want my 6 year old kid playing such games. He can wait another 4-5 years till he starts understanding better. I was playing GTA 2 when I was 5 or 7. What happened to age 6? That was the year he got sent to child rehabilitation center for jacking a car on a highway and hitting two trucks on his way to a drug deal. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 It also bears shocking similarity to a game I played once where I was a plumber who, after ingesting mushrooms and stars, graphically murdered insignificant creatures by stamping upon them Lol. I like that comment on the 2nd story about the kid going crazy after getting lit. f*ckign nutters. Using my entertainment electronics as scapegoats for their deeply rooted mental illness' and inability to handle their drugs. And way to go little kid driving. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
okei Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 If you in the mood for a read I got an old story about a college kid who played Saints Row after smoking cannabis then went on a suicidal rampage in Portsmouth: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-45...olent-game.html It also bears shocking similarity to a game I played once where I was a plumber who, after ingesting mushrooms and stars, graphically murdered insignificant creatures by stamping upon them. Edit: Beaten to it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolyGrenadeFrenzy Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 If that kid ever joins our forum in the unforseeable future then we need to treat him in a righteous manner after we accept him. I mean....what he did was wrong but good advice is difficult to find anywhere yet his getting himself to school regardless of the situation was epic. He just needs to understand that sometimes it is best to ask someone for assistance when you need it and we are ok with playing GTA and such games as well yet indifference between your life and the portrayed realities in a video game are the very difference between fantasy and reality......for a kid that can be an area not psychologically set in stone yet. Asking for assistance and when a child even help is not a sign of weakness or frailty, more like wisdom, and it should be just fine to ask for it. On the other hand, I bet the bus drivers in that kid's life consider the consequences to the community for leaving without him a little bit longer for several years to come......we would hope. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058855888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooperuk2008 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are people bitching about that kids parents letting him play GTA? Who really cares? That's not what makes them bad parents. They're bad parents because they failed to make sure he got the bus to school and that he was able to then go and get into their car and start driving it. No sh*t. I suprised more people don't realise that. and whats with the Jack Thompson talk if I remember correctly he lost his license to practice law. Oh well ill bet theres someone out there whos being like Jack Thompson trying to sue rockstar. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058856085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trip Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 How does GTA teach you shifting gears and clutch control? Oh, yeah, it doesn't, but you Americans drive automatics (read: cars for women). Hey, i am in the US and i never drove an automatic. GTA does not make people better drivers. My wife hates getting in the car with me after i have been playing. cracked me up. i used to live in that area and i even know the route 61 they speak of Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/390738-6-year-old-drives-to-school-after-he-misses-the-bu/page/2/#findComment-1058856126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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