how do i get my 5 year old to quit computer games? his sked is 1pm to 5pm everyday.help!thanks?

Answer 1

What do you mean his schedule is 1-5 p.m. daily? Do you mean he plays computer games for four hours every day? Because if that is what you mean, I would say that's way too much!

You are the parent, therefore you must make the rules and enforce them. He is the child and does not yet know, particularly at that young age, what is best for him. Therefore you must limit his time on the computer because he needs other forms of recreation.

Does he like to read? Go pick out books at the library and read to him. Get him outside to play. That would be easier if you can find some friendly neighborhood children of whom you approve to be his playmates. Take him to a park or zoo.

My point is: he needs to be out in the real world and interact with people. This is something you need to encourage. Speak to him about how you are going to change things and that he needs to understand you're doing it for him, not to "be mean."

Make an agreement w/him that he cannot spend so many hours on the computer daily anymore because you feel there are other things/activities which would be fun. Decide on an acceptable (to you) number of hours per week that he can play computer games...then stick to that!

Take control now, because it won't be any easier to handle once he's older if you don't rein it in now!!

Good luck.

Answer 2

Wow. Four hours a day.

You've got to get it together as the parent. Why don't you just shut it off? That's what everyone here is going to suggest. And that's the answer of course. Cut the damn cord if you have to.

My hunch is your child will complain, cry, throw a tantrum. And it works. Why? Because you need to get a spine. I'm not trying to be mean but it's true. What....he's gonna be mad at you? He's gonna stomp around? He's gonna "hate" you? So what. Tough. He'll give up if you show resolve.

You've got to be a parent. You've got to be there to guide him. Don't use the box as a babysitter. Look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself if that is what you are doing.

There is nothing wrong with video games really. They're fun and can be both challenging and educational. But four hours a day? No way. You are allowing your child to wreck his brain. I'm serious. Go read some research on it, it will scare you if that's what you need.

Parenting is not for cowards.

Answer 3

Since you're the parent, YOU need to decide how long he's to play games for. I'm sure an hour per day is plenty. Make sure there is plenty of other entertainment (not too much tv either) to keep his interest. I'm sure it'll be a battle for you to wean him of this but it'll be better in the long run. Stand up to your child and take charge, give him a warning ie "you have 10 mins left on the computer", 5 mins, 2 mins and then if he won't comply, turn the PC off.

Answer 4

I've seen people move the computer to a closet, take the cord that connects the moniter to the computer, or even delete the game
Tell them no, and use it as a reward. My mom used to set an egg timer, if we watched TV longer than the egg timer, that was how much time we had to spend reading aloud, washing the dishes, walking the dog ect- tasks we HATED... and if we didn't comply- no TV the next day

Answer 5

Seriously. You're the parent. If you don't establish that now, you are in for a world of frustration when he is 10, and 15, and 20.....

Give him a number of alternatives, active things he can do instead of video games. But don't back down on it. And get it out of sight or at least very inaccessible. He might pitch a royal fit, but he won't die from it, and eventually bored kids find something to do even if all they have is sticks and dirt.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

you are the parent-telling him no should be enough. if he doesn't respond to this-then take other things away from him that he enjoys until he learns to follow your rules about the computer. for example-if he wants to watch tv-tell him he used his "tv time" earlier on the computer and since he didnt want to listen and stop playing the computer games-he gets no tv time.

you can also save the games to a disc then delete them from the hard drive on your computer. that way he no longer has access to them and they are saved for use in the future.

remain firm with your disciplining decision and continue using this form. eventually he will learn that rules apply and stick in your house and he will start to listen

Answer 8

You are the parent. You make the decisions. You set the boundaries. If you allow your 5 year old to do as she/he pleases, it will only be your fault for having a spoiled, indulgent and disrespetful child in the years to come.

Unplug it and put it away.

Answer 9

getting computer time in my house is a treat. They have to earn it and it is a limited time....I set it to a timer and when the timer goes off they are to get off the computer or gameboy. If they argue they loose 5 mins the next day.

Answer 10

Try using the word "NO" occassionally. I have a 1 year old who understands the word no. You're 5 year old shouldn't have a problem with it.