Best way to reduce (not eliminate) my teenager son's attachment to on-line video game Maple Story?

Answer 1

Well first, put limits on the time he can play.
Second, make sure he has an alternate activity to engage in such a sports, a job, volunteering etc.
Consider challenging him, by making a bet that to avoid computer gaming for a period of time (say 2 to 4 weeks). In that time try to get him involved in other activities.

Computer games are addictive* because they allow people of easily achieve repeated small successes. This make people feel good about themselves temporarily.


*Addiction is way overused in our modern lexicon, but I couldn't think of a better word to use.

Answer 2

1. Sonic the Hedgehog 2. My first game. 2. Super Smash Bros N64. Self Explanatory. 3. Forza Motorsports 2. So life like, I love cars and I love racing. 4. Madden 2005. Vick was a god, averaged 400 rushing yards per game. 5. Halo 3, because I am currently kicking @ss in that game.

Answer 3

I agree with Jeffrey P. But, your teenager will eventually gets bored (When i played, it got VERY boring after a certain point...I had played for about half a year). If you do not want to wait, try doing lots of family activities, and keep him away from his computer =)

Answer 4

i have the same problem
reduce his computer time
you know that the game needs internet
you can take off the internet cable from the comp
try not to destory

Answer 5

hav u tried limiting his time on the computer. he is UR kid, after all. but if u dont want to do that, just wait. he'll get bored w/ THAT game soon enough. espically if hes over 10 and straight

Answer 6

try making him read once in awhile. or maybe go outside. you are the parent. if he eats too much candy you would take it away, right. get a clue

Answer 7

get him a better game and delete his account so he wil get bord of the new game and when he goes back he thinks his account got hacked