2006-12-11 06:25:21 · 17 answers · asked by funfun_fun_fun 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
Is it interfereing with School or social life? If not, then just let him play, but not too much, make sure it does other things (hangout with friends, does homework, maintains good grades etc.) If he plays them for more than ten hours everyday or something like that, try introducing him to other activites. Most teenagers, espeically boys, will do this. Eventually he'll find other hobbies, enter college etc. and though his love for video games may not go away but his over obession for it will die out and it'll become a favorite hobby.
2006-12-11 09:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Yokihana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yokihana makes a good point. If he is still doing pretty well in school and has somewhat of a social life then there really is no problem in my opinion. But if his grades are slipping, then ration off his video game time. Or have some kinda system like, if you spend this amount of time doing your homework and studying, then you can spend this amount of time playing video games. And hell, if there's still a problem, just take it away from him. You don't need to take the whole system, just the power cord or something.
2006-12-11 19:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Nobody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don´t worry. He will grow out of it eventually. I used to do nothing but play the games all day long becuase I was really shy and didn´t want to meet other people. Eventually he will find friends who share his interest in the games and they will start to do other things together. Taking them away would make him curl deeper into his shell. You could suggest other things though such as books or movies.
2006-12-11 14:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by Karaden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in sweden there was a boy who got forced into care because of videogame addiction.. you need to put that thing away and let him play for a few hours a day and get him to do other things..
2006-12-11 14:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by Lola S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not affecting his homework, or chores then I say let him be. If it is, then I suggest for every chore done he can earn a chip. Each chip good for 30 min of play. Same with homework or good grades.
2006-12-11 14:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by corryglory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least he's not addicted to crack or pills, or thank god hes not out running with criminals, so be happy hes addicted to games.
2006-12-12 02:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by sincity usa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most teenagers are hitting the crackpipe, drinking jack daniel's, downing meds like they're popcorn, or making whoopee for cash. you should be lucky your kid is just pretending to be an italian plumber all day!
2006-12-11 14:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL Its natural let him be aslong as he listens to u ...Im also very addicted to videogames but im doing good so they dont kare...BUT YEAH IM an ADDICT!
2006-12-11 14:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by jon_lettuce_2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the systems away...problem solved.
2006-12-11 14:28:25 · answer #9 · answered by crtvqt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok my bf's 23 year old bro lives @ home with mom still playing WOW (world of warcraft) all day everyday!
2006-12-11 14:27:34 · answer #10 · answered by ~*cRaCkNeSs*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋