I have reasons to believe that my siblings are addicted to the internet. They play Runescape an Adventure Quest , often for as long as 5 hours a day. I am online for 15 minutes a day.
I believe that lack of my parent's supervision is partly to blame. Mom is a full time student and has a full time job. Dad works full time and prefers to spend his free time outside. So they come in from school at about 2 P.M. They can do whatever they want until 6 P.M. when I come home. I nag them to do their homework, and feed the pet rat! (She hasn't eaten since 6:30 A.M.,before I left for school. My little brother is supposed to feed her when he comes home). My older sister arrives at about 6:30 (we both commute to a prestigous middle and high school, while the little ones attend a nearby elemantary school). Mom doesn't come in until 8 P.M., too tired to do anything. I don't know when dad comes in since i am asleep by then.
Please remember, I am not the parent, I can't just disconnect the internet.
2007-01-06 08:31:18 · 5 answers · asked by Puchiko 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Do it my way: I can not do that. First of all we do not have dessert, and let me repeat, I am not the parent. I can not take away priviliges.
2007-01-06 09:33:16 · update #1
Zach L94: I do worry. Runescape is 13 and above for a reason. While I have never played the game myself, I saw my little brother playing it. It is violent. It enables communication with other players (not moderated). By the way, I sincerely doubt they would be using drugs at 7 years of age. Come on.
2007-01-06 09:38:06 · update #2
You are obviously a very responsible young adult and you are right, you're NOT the parent and this shouldn't be your job to police your siblings on the internet. Find the quietest time alone with your parents that you can and approach them with this situation. If it helps you, look up some statistics or information about the games you see your siblings playing....what are the ratings on these and how does violence that children see affect them? There is bound to be a lot of research out there on this subject.
The more adult you are when you approach your parents the more they will listen to you. If you seriously do not have the time to talk to them because of their schedules, write all of this out in a letter to them and let them read and think about it. Hope that helps.
2007-01-06 12:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by kath_08012 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one, since you're not the parent. Discuss the situation with your mom & dad and voice your concerns and maybe they can set up a time for the computer use. I believe there is software available to restrict times when the internet is available. It sounds like you have the best interest of your siblings in mind, Good Luck!!
2007-01-06 16:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by crazydave 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that if the continue they will get no dessert!
2007-01-06 17:25:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
runescape is fun don't worry about it. it could be worse they could be doing drugs and stuff
2007-01-06 16:43:19 · answer #4 · answered by ZachRE95 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋