He has just done his GCSE's (and did not do too well). He has just enrolled at the local 6th form college to re-sit two GCSE's as well as a BTEC 1 year course. He will need the internet for his study. I want to limit his MSN chat to 1 hour per day. How can I do this?
2006-09-08 09:15:01 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
There's not much you can do once they start using it constantly except get them interested in something else. At his rate it doesn't sound like he wants to study.
There's a bunch of programs out there that let you block certain sites permanently under a username when you log onto your computer but there are ways of getting around those. I've heard of things with AOL parental controls that let you know how much time your kid has spent on certain sites but I don't think it can permanently block sites or things. But don't worry, your son will realize what he's done when the SAT scores come back and he can't get into any college he wants to.
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2016-11-06 22:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer wise I don't think there's a lot you can do unless you limit his total Internet use to one hour a day too. There are ways of monitoring his use: someone should be able to write a script for you, probably for a fee.
However as a parent there is a lot you can do. I take it he lives at home and relies on you for food etc. You have to put your foot down. This is a parenting problem rather than a computing problem.
2006-09-08 09:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Msn logs its chatting information with date/time stamps. Password protect that folder so he cant change it, then use the date/time stamps to check up when he is using the messenger.
What you do if you catch him ... tough question. He'll probaby subvert you by using Meebo.com, so you'll need to ban this IP, which is a little tougher. All of these solutions are a little tougher than can be answered in a yahoo answers chat. You might email me at s [at] cuedown.com, but I'd actually suggest posting the questino to webmasterworld.com. They are excellent at answering any such questions.
2006-09-08 09:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by john_lewin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to remove/or bar access to the net as he can use an on line chat like www.ebuddy.com which allows MSN without downloading any client software.
Its probably not worth trying any programs that block net access/or limit it as he will find the answers to circumnavigate them and sneak around.
Books are required for study...direct him to the library, he can get net access there but is limited, and monitored.
Try talking with him directly - Its often the best way.
2006-09-08 10:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by ME*UK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MSN may have a facility whereby you can limit his viewing/chat time. Alternatively, email MSN to find out if you can set up a separate account for him and limit the time he is in the chatroom.
Hope the link helps.
2006-09-08 09:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do he'll probably just find another chat room instead. He really needs to learn self control, its difficult at that age. I'd limit him to using the pc in the evenings when you're there. You can get a floppy disc lock, it covers the on switch so stops them hacking in by booting on safe mode. I wish I had a better answer than that. Best of luck to you both.
2006-09-08 09:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a teen, and i understand your son.and you because I don't like to see my mon mad or worry. I like to use msn but I know my responsabilitie, if he is college he should know about responsability (i'm 17 and I know about it) maybe its your fault because you always give what he wants, that's why he doesnt realize the hard life is because he thinks that the world would be as easy as asking you for something. Be a little bit strict, teach your son how to apreciate you (if I had a father like you...) I don't have a father, i learned that life is not easy now at my age i learned 2 languages and want to be succesful.
2006-09-08 09:41:11 · answer #8 · answered by avatario 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My parents have the same problem with my sister, she is for many hours westing her time on the Msn and she tells that she is not on the Msn or hi5 (it is a blog). The only thing that you can do is to put out his msn but he can install it again. He had to understand that his grades will build his future, i would recommend to talk to him. If he understands that you can trust him.
2006-09-08 09:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by PainMaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be very hard...I spend hours talking on MSN...very addictive and I also work full time. If he is studying he will need to spend less time on it...you could just have a chat to him and explain why and that he can spend more time on it at weekends...striking a deal will be easier than 'telling' him. Good luck xx
2006-09-08 09:24:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋