Remove the plugs from all of the electrical equipment in the house until he is so bored he would rather be outside. You have to be cruel to be kind.
2007-02-20 01:48:48
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answered by Princesspoison 3
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Does he go to a football club, or some activity that he would look forward to? Speak to your husband. I don't think Playstations are a good idea for someone so young, it clouds their social development and become more reclusive because of their need to play video games.
Try swimming, football, check out your local sports centre for some leaflets with some clubs.
Failing that buy the lad a guitar. Thats what I leanred as a child and now I'm grateful for my parents tuition (well my dad anyway) cause I've accomplished something valuable.
2007-02-20 01:51:08
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answered by Mum-Ra 5
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Get rid of the playstation. Switch off the tv. Make him do chores whenever he's hanging around you.
Have a look at the after school clubs in your area. Maybe there is a drama club, for example, he'd like to join.
He probably lacks confidence. Make his life boring at home and see if that helps.
By the way, I gave the guy above a thumbs down. How unhelpful was that comment? He obviously hasn't got kids!
2007-02-20 01:51:02
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answered by True Blue Brit 7
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At 14, a young man in his circumstances often retracts into his shell. He is taking longer to adjust to his new family. Hive him a bit of time and plenty of support. You can start by participating in some of the out-of-house activities with him. Show him all the support you can in the home. Become more involved in getting to know what it is he likes, then you'll be able to better suggest activities he can get involved in outside the home. You have to be more proactive in order to help him and yourself. Do not expect time alone to be your best tool.
2007-02-20 01:53:40
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answered by Anonymous
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Get one of those limitators and plug the playstation and tv into it. They work by limiting the tv time to say 1 hour which is set by you.
2007-02-20 01:50:56
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answered by Starbucks27 3
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Sign the kid up for some kind of class or camp or something!
You are the parent here! Make his butt go outside! Tell him you and dad need a little adult time! I bet if you kiss in front of him he will hightail it outta there!
I don't think its healthy for a kid to not want to be away from step-mum and dad like that!
2007-02-20 01:50:34
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answered by I See You 4
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The father should take him outside and do stuff like hiking, biking, fishing and stuff like that. Then while they're gone you smash the Playstation and throw out the T.V. You may also want to consider the fact that your son simply likes to be inside. Sorry but everybody is different.
2007-02-20 01:51:16
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answered by Cybeq 5
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Is he being bullied? Has he got something deep in his mind he may want to let out? Maybe restrict him on the game consoles would be another idea.... it sounds harsh but sometimes you DO have to be nasty to be nice.... He is only 14, he needs to get out and socialize. I hoep this helps. I would also say a good old kick in the **** will do the job!
2007-02-20 01:50:22
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answered by cleveralbanian. 2
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Make a rule that from now on there is no tv or games until after they come in at curfew say no tv during the week and it only goes on at night during the w/end.
make strong rules and stick to them stand your ground. i'd also talk to him though and wonder why he doesnt want to go out is he just lazy or would he be getting bullied or something outside?
2007-02-20 01:53:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Not every child acts and behaves the same! If he wants to be indoors, then let him be! Some kids don't eat veg, but you wouldn't force them to eat it would you? Some kids might prefer to play with a train set more than a scalextric, but you wouldn't force them to play with either. It's obviously just the way he is.
2007-02-20 02:40:02
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answered by daz7521 1
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