what if a child/teenager bunks college regularly and sits in cybercafes playing games, how do you convince him

Question

The child is bright, is not aware that he is getting addicted to games, is sixteen and thinks college is boring.He likes to play on LAN in the cafe with friends, and is highly agitated if pocket money is not paid.
he is willing to take odd jobs to pay for his game.
how do you convince him the value of good education.
Someone who scored 80% in standard tenth has failed in his mid semester exams..

Answer 1

That child was me 20 years ago. I woke up to reality 15 years after most of my chums had graduated from the university. I went back and graduated with honors. Why didn't I go to school with my peers? First, I couldn't imagine that I was smart enough to complete a course of study at the university. Second, I didn't see the value of a college education when I was 19 years old. I had to want the education before I got it. My parents did the right thing though, they didn't pay for my education while I was failing. I ended up paying for it my self and it had more value.

Answer 2

teenageor adoloscence is a crucial period for both parents and children. it is the time to protect them and teenager psychology is that he wants recognition and so many attractions will appear before the eyes. man is the product of environment. basicially u try to understand him. scolding him ,comparing with other brothers andsisters andwith other children is to be avoided. most of the parentsa express their displeasure at the children like u r son. but it requires a lot of patience. try to spendconsiderable period oftime with the problematic child. don't criticise even he commits trival mistakes. don't criticise him before any body. try to tell him in a convincing manner how he had scored good marks earlier, and present position. tell him how much strain u r taking to pay his college fees and pocket money. if u r wealthy person also tell him the importance of money. discuss with his friends about him, discuss with college principal. now a days most of the students are preferringto spend their time in cyber cafes thereby losing valuable time. try to take dinner with all the family members. in other words to say convincing, care and concern about the child brings change over a period of time. he will realise his wasting of time.but u should also restrain yourself in scolding hi. as per u r statement basically he has a tendency to work hard and the academic record says he got good percentage. it is not that much difficult to convince him to put him on the right track. give some responsibility to him by discussing the family budget and financial position. explain him and try to reduce the pocket money for some time. if he comes to normal position by good scoring he the incentive in the form of increasing the pocket money. patience is more required to handle this type of children. all the best.

Answer 3

the most common mistake done while convincing the child would be to let him play while you or some one who is convincing tries to do in background.. That is wrong.. I was an addicted gamer myself .. am not so much.. i got over it.. although a lot of people convinced, i tried my best to get over it. but never went off too long..

so talk during breakfast.. that is the best time.. whatever u say dont be sarcastic.. things will change..

Answer 4

call up and say him that a girl loves you come tomorrow to colledge he will come.if you say he must belive.

Answer 5

try to convince him