My Son is a good kid, however spends a great deal of time sitting on the computer gaming. I'm not saying gaming is a bad thing, I enjoy doing it somewhat myself. However, this has become his only interaction with people and I'm very concern about the amount of time he spends gaming on the computer...it's obsessive(sp). Any help on timing or cyber clocks....or whatever would be great. Thanks for your help.
2006-11-26 14:03:39 · 18 answers · asked by ? 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Parental control.
Weather the child is wanting to watch tv, mow the lawn all day, drink soda all day, take a bath too much...it doesn't matter what the kid is wanting to do that is too much. It is the too much that is the snag. Mom and dad need to say no and that is the short and long of it. Talking with the kid in a reasonable way is like trying to talk reason to a lady who wants to buy another pair of Nike tennis shoes when she already has 5 pairs. So don't reason, he isn't looking for reason, he just wants to do what he want's to do. "You played 1/2 hr, and that is it. Stop.
Tough love.
2006-11-26 14:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by redford 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE CONTROL.........my parents gave each child a time limit like 2 hours a day and then tell them that's it.......it was nasty at first and everyone was upset with each other but they got the message in the end.....or even just limit playing computer games to the weekend. The other thing they did was move the computer to where they could see it down into the family room and they stuck by what they said if my brother or sister behaved badly they had no games.......then they had to do something else like read, and my parents even checked to see all homework and chores had been done before playing.It should be a reward
Try it you are in control not them but it will take them a while to know your serious they may even think your joking .Good luck
2006-11-26 14:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by jazzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend frequent public beatings. Twelve lashes across the back usually curbs most game play as it becomes difficult to lounge on the sofa with a PS2.
Try limiting the time, especially if the game can be saved and many can. Your teen can move on to other work and then come back to it once those things are done.
I have always used a 5-ON, 4-OFF rule during the day; 5hrs of housework/classes,etc then the remainder of the day is theirs unrestricted. But put the work first, then the game becomes an award.
2006-11-26 14:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by RHJ Cortez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put him in a program where he's meeting people. Make him go to soccer, or wall climbing, or karate, or knitting . . . whatever. If that is really the only social interactiion he is having and you're worried then you need to take away the computer if he can't control his time on it effectively. Warn him first. and then take it away, or make a 'weekends only' rule.
He may need these games as a release from something that is happening at school. Why don't you offer to play WITH him. Then ask if he'll play a different game (something outside maybe, or an actual board game) with you.
2006-11-26 14:09:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a parent and set a limit. If you are concerned about him interacting with others get him involved in a sport or something. Becareful not to become hypocritical. If you say it is not good for you to be gaming on the computer for more than 2 hours, or whatever,a day then you make sure he doesn't see you doing it for more than either.
2006-11-26 14:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by bellbottombleus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be his parent--set a time limit.
How old are we talking about?
1) Take the computer and TV out of his room
2) Put a 1 hour limit on gaming -- if he wants to act like a little boy, you can treat him like a little boy
3) For each chore that he performs, he gets the choice of $5 or 30 minutes of gaming time
4) If he disobeys, he gets gaming taken away for a week
It may not be a bad idea to put the computer in YOUR room.
2006-11-26 14:06:48 · answer #6 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should see if there is a game you can play together. This can be an opportunity for some quality bonding. As far as time... You are the parent, you are in charge... right? Why don't you sit down with your kid and explain your concern. Maybe you guys can come up with a plan together.
2006-11-26 14:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of a father who told his son "Hey, if you want to watch television or play video games you have to complete fifty push~ups." Well, this might work for your son, but it very well could not. Tell him it's not punishment you would just like him to get out more often than he is currently. To make this feel fair to him, allow him a couple of hours on the comuter on the weekend...... Hope this helps!
2006-11-26 14:17:24 · answer #8 · answered by oprah_norris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the password on the computer.
When he has 1 hour to go before time is up, tell him; 1 hour to go. And put a timer by him.
Time is up, turn off the computer or pull the plug.
2006-11-26 14:15:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 hours 30 minutes
2016-05-23 07:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋