I have a 13 year old step-son who is 50 pounds overweight even though his mom is quite thin and exercises.
His mother cannot monitor everything he eats because he eats at school.
When he comes home, all he wants to do is play on the computer. He doesnt do research type stuff unless it is about finding cheat codes to games he is playing.
Should I worry?
2006-12-31 08:39:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Quite typical for his age. That doesn't mean it's okay. He needs to be taught nutrition, so he can make healthy choices for himself. If there is some way of incorperating activities through his daily life, that would be good too. If he is sspending all his time with video games, maybe he needs to be introduced to other things that might entertain him?
Talk to his Mom and see if she is concerned as well... maybe together you can all help him learn healthy living...
Video games are fine... but everything in moderation.
2006-12-31 08:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, worry is pointless. And yes, this kid is on the game too much.
Look, you are the parents. Take his game away. Tell him he can have it for limited time periods and only after you have seen with your own eyes, completed school assignments, a chat with his teacher or teachers to find out how he is progressing, and he should be expected to do chores around the house. All of these things should be done before the gaming begins.
He will be vocal, rude and loud about this. You will need to grow a spine, Mom, because this won't be pretty. But you can do this, and your step son will be better for it. Limit his time on this by the way to 2 hours a day and no more. If you do not get control of this now, you will have a major problem in the future. A 30 year old, overweight, airhead who can't earn a living sponging off you and your husband for the rest of your lives isn't something that you signed up for when you married his father. But that is exactly what you are heading for. Good luck.
2006-12-31 08:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by teacupn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I was going to say at least he's not addicted to something really bad for him but sounds like his weight is a bit of an issue
it's not going to be easy to get it off him especially if all he wants to do is sit in front of the computer
maybe tell him if starts exercising he will be rewarded
with a new game or something
or allocate certain time slots and days he can play his games
good luck xx
2006-12-31 11:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Think that while he is in your home that you should suspend him from the computer and his game systems for a while. It sounds like that might be the reason hes overweight. If you decide to go jogging or something than invite him along with you.
If hes at your home during the week then try getting him into a sport or something.
2006-12-31 09:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13 years previous! why did you enable it get to that element? 2 issues to imagine about; a million. Getting him thinking something he likes might want to reason him to not devour as a lot and get him some exercising. 2. he's attending to some extent the position he will imagine he needs to do not something around the abode such as abode artwork.. you may a million. Disconnect the internet or placed a lock on it, even possibly a timer or 2. get him in touch with something he might want to savour; like, perhaps, growing to be a pilot? deliver him to flight college. $one hundred.00 a month at $25.00 per week and a couple of nights per week with a good number of device score study time might want to do the trick..
2016-12-01 09:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I would not allow the computer at all or on a very limited basis. Granted he will hate you for a while, but in the end thank you. Tuff love, it sucks but it is needed. Make activities interesting, or have a diet goal for him (without making him feel bad about his weight). Good luck!
2006-12-31 11:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by celestial_fantasia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for pubescent children to gain weight, though 50 seems excessive.
Instead of cutting him off completely, limit his computer time each day. Provide opportunities for him to be with his friends outside of school; they may encourage him to be more active.
Since you're just his step-mother, make sure his parents agree to any plan you implement first.
2006-12-31 08:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by Iris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he will probably grow to be 400 pounds and play all day on the internet.
2006-12-31 10:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Sanjaya 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WELL YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN AND GET HIM TO HAVE A SET LIMIT ON THE COMPUTER IT WILL BE HARD BUT IT IS NOT GOOD FOR THE KID TO BE ON THE COMPUTER ALL THAT TIME AND YOU CAN HAVE THE SCHOOL MOINTOR WHAT HE EATS AND WHAT HE DON'T AND HAVE ALL THE PARENTS INVOLVD
2006-12-31 08:42:58 · answer #9 · answered by hellokitty_19_2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut off the internet. i know he'll hate you for it but i think its worth it. just tell him that you dont want him to be a coach potato and you want him to play in the sun a little more.
2006-12-31 08:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋