I think I might lie to my students about video games.
Why are you going to lie to your students about video games?
Because it makes me powerful and helps me maintain control over them.
I think there are better ways to make sure your students respect you. You shouldn't lie to them, as it will make them distrust you in the long run, making it more difficult to get them to cooperate.
That is the point. I want to make sure I have a firm grip on them.
You might think you have control, but you shouldn't lie to your students. There are other ways to get a good handle on them. Lying will only cause them to rebel against you.