Should I Let My 15 Year Old...

Hi friend, as you mentioned your son is a good boy, there is nothing wrong in allowing him for this, since it is happening once in a while, so allow him

I probably would not. And I'm so grateful that all my sons understand how their parents feel about things like this. They don't even ask if they could go or not. Especially if they know it would inconvenience someone else parents. New releases are usually on week days here too, but they just settle on picking up the pre-order after school.

Hi! If any parent is accompanying him then you could let him go else you could go along with him. I feel that letting him go all alone may not be right.

I think it is ok to allow him since you said that he performs well in school. I think he deserves it. Just tell him not to be involved with it too much so that it wouldn't cause him to fail in class.

hi, now a days child with the age of 13 above usually want to stay outside of the house but still depend upon the child is she/he is out-goers,we can let them out because they will stay in the school but parents still worrying about to there child.

Why not he's grown up already. Does this mean midnight until dawn? or night until midnight? Make an agreement with him that he has to go to school the next day without you having problem of waking him up. Make sure that his assignments are done and projects are done. Dont you have parent-teacher conference? You may suggest that this kind of activity to me more parent-friendly done on Fridays or Saturdays instead. and bring your concern why you are suggesting that. ;)

The only way he would go, is if a parent went also. I would tell him that his work needed done, and he needed some rest before leaving. I would also make consequences that will happen, if he does not get up for school easily, or tries to stay home.

Yes, I would agree with you that it is annoying to have those releases on week days during the school year, but then again it seems as if your son deserves to go, as he is a good kid and student, especially if the other parent would like to take him there. The problem will be if the parent decides not to go, but hopefully he feels pressured to do so!!

I think you should let him go if there are other kids his age going and there will be an adult there. He can take a nap before he goes and still get some sleep before going to school in the morning.

given that he is a good kid and smart..i would let him. I mean if he is someone you could really trust then he knows what there is need to do when he is out on a school night. He will also appreciate it knowing you trust him.

I am less concerned with him going to a midnight release of Black Ops 2, and more concerned with his priorities in life. Being a good student, doesn't mean anything to me. I've seen brilliant people with college degrees, flush their lives down the drain, because their parents didn't teach them priorities. Focusing on things that matter, instead of meaningless video games. At the same time you can have a high school drop out Steve Jobs, make a international company Apple Computer, provide millions of people all over the Earth with products that improve their lives. But it's about priorities. Jobs wasn't wasting his life away, at the midnight release of some dumb video game, spending $60 a pop, to run around in virtual world shooting fake enemies. Now I'm not against entertainment. But its the priorities that matter. You would know more than I, whether this kid has right priorities. I'm only guessing that since he pre-ordered this video game, and since he wants to go to a midnight release, it's obviously a really high priority to him. That's sad.

I have no idea why they do this on a school night either.. But from the sounds of it your son is really responsable and he would be going with an adult.. I would let him go.. With the understanding that he would not be able to do this all of the time.. Considering there are other games may be coming out that he would like to get.. But I can understand the excitement of this game.. I knew someone that really was into those kinds of games and he would of been waiting in line for one too..

Is there a good reason you can not trust your son? If you have questions about the whole happening inform at school and ask if there is kind of supervision or someone they can turn to in case of need. I think there is a time you have to let your son/child go and give them some credit/trust. I assume school knows it's during schooldays so they agree with it (and some consequences like being tired) as well.

Well considering you have said he's a good kid and if a parent is taking them I'dsay yes. Just be sure to tell your son that he is responsible for tomorrow to go to school whether he has gotten a good nights sleep or not. It would be a good learning experience and you did say he's pre paid for it and that is a bonus for doing so. And yes it is annoying to do this stuff midweek, it's just that games are usually released during the week for some reason

He sounds like a sensible kid and personally if I had a son who I was proud of and this is probably a one off right as you said? It's not a regular thing then I would let him go, I am sure he will appreciate you letting him go, he's nearly an adult. Call it a reward. At least you know where he will be! Some 15 year olds go out without telling their parents where they are. So you won't have to worry where he will be.

I would let my kid go under those conditions. He has worked hard for it, the parent may be going and you just need to do like someone else said and have him sleep before and after. I do think it is annoying to have it happen on a school night and I certainly cannot understand the reasoning behind it.

The midnight release is tonight, not tomorrow night.

Since he's a good student and there would be adults there I don't see any harm in it. Like you said its not like this happens very often and it would be a nice way to reward him for his hard work. I'm guessing you're also letting him skip school the next day? I'm sure he's not going to want to go to bed after buying a new game not to mention that fact that he'll already be tired.

I have seen these kinds of events in the past, namely for the release of the Harry Potter Books - They were always released at midnight. The queues would be huge and there were lots of kids there. I remember sometimes that whole families would be in line. I think it is an experience, we should experience as many things as we can

Hi ladym33. I think the best thing to do would be to put yourself in his shoes and make the decision. If I had been sincere and worked hard throughout the year, it would be very disappointing for me if I was devoid of the chance. And may be even I would lose interest in studies in the future as well. So if I were you, I would have let him go. But in the end, it is you who will have to make the call. Have a nice day ... -SuperShames-