ok here is the problem, i have a sixteen year old son that loves to play online poker. I have tried many ways to block the poker sites but somehow he still gets through them. i am sick of downloading parental blockers, so my friend told me there was a way in which u could specify a word such as "poker" and block it from web access,like if he typed in the word poker, the internet would automatically not display wat he was looking for. If anyone knows how to do this i would be so thankful. please please help. i am worried about him.
2007-11-01 13:26:38 · 35 answers · asked by bryanhb287 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
or you could just password protect the computer
2007-11-01 13:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by dee13211 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First find out why there is a communication block between you and your child, try clearing the block.
Try to spend time with your child as it seems he doesn't realize that there is someone else also at home to talk with. Did you spend enough time with your son when he was a kid?
Find out what is so interesting in poker that nothing else matters for him.
Find out a better distraction for him i.e. something better than poker. Have you spoiled him by giving a lot of money?
Be very clear that he can get pocket money only if his behavior is good and he does something useful.
You can try showing him documentaries or films about how a handicapped person has become successful or something, it can inspire him to do something i.e. he will think when this person can do so can I.
2007-11-01 13:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should put aside time for him to go online regardless of if he is playing poker or checking his email. You shouldnt let him get into a habit of being in front of a screen all day thats unhealthy. I dont think there is anything wrong with playing poker specifically, especially if its just an online game- its not like he's gambling hes just learning. I'd worry more about if the reason he wants to learn is so he can play with all his boys and lose real money.
Does he have other hobbies?
Does he have a job?
Is he thinking about his future?
I mean who knows he could be a famous poker player one day- I just think though that sitting at the computer is a bad way to live so I'd worry more about that.
2007-11-01 13:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by A.C.Cobra 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your don us really good on getting past blocks then I'm sure he'll find a way around whatever you put up. Poker sites are all around the world and he can do something like go to a Japanes poker site. I would just try talking to him or taking away his computer or other privileges.
2007-11-01 13:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the child is 18 or older and also a resident of California, nevada or Alanta City and playing poker real or not he his engaging in activity that could put him into the Federal Prison. Make him aware of this and then send him to gamblers anonymous, against his willl he has no priviledges until he moves out of your home. Your home your rules and the laws of the City, County, State, and Country he lives in determine the things he can legally do. I would ask a local law enforcent officer about the local law to see what the law about this is in your area.
2007-11-01 13:44:11 · answer #5 · answered by demonicunicorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let everything cool down b/4 you start thinking about what you are going to do. Everything still steaming and up in flames. Right now your girls are really young but just try to keep them out of it as much as possible. It not like you were close to your mother-in-law b/4 and definitely didn't just sit and have long conversations on the phone w/ her. So they might not even notice anything is going on. And if they ask they are still young enough to just tell them that "you and grandma (whatever they call her) got into a disagreement like they do when they are mad at each other, and it is nothing they need to worry about." It has to do w/ grown up stuff.They are still innocent, keep it that way. I don't believe in lying to your kids but their little minds wonder so the less they know sometimes is the best. Let your husband know that this is something that he needs to deal with not you. His mother, his family, he needs to take care of it. **You shouldn't even be worried about this. You were protecting your kids. You have nothing to be sorry about. Stand your grounds as a wife and mother. **If it goes too far I would suggest a retraining order to not call you. Pretty sure she won't travel to hollar at you. Good Luck
2016-04-01 23:35:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seen this site in an earlier Answer and it looks like it does a great job...
Maybe you could try it...
http://www.k9webprotection.com/siterating.html
it has a place to enter a site address and hit enter to see if it block that particular site. I tried a lot of poker sites and it blocked them all so you might give it a go.
Hope this helps.
This is easier then trying to block every known poker/gambling site...(monumental comes to mind)
---
Use protection,
your computer will thank you.
2007-11-01 13:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mike M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm seventeen and my dad restricts my computer use with a program called Time Control. It can restrict sites, computer time, internet time, program time, and all these other things. You can also try putting a password on the actual computer account. But like a few ppl said, yea ur son's not a bad kid but he should probably see somebody. I know I had to when my anger got out of hand.....in my opinion this is similar to my situation.
2007-11-01 13:53:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's a bad kid? I know guys the same age who are drinking, doing drugs and getting into all sorts of trouble. I play poker sometimes too online but it's not with real money. You sure you're not over reacting? Sounds like you are.
2007-11-01 13:30:45 · answer #9 · answered by Bug Fuggy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
okay lets go to the root of this problem instead of the surface how does he get on the computer w/out u there if hes a bad kid and i don't believe in bad kids ,but i do believe in getting confused and going the wrong direction than the teen was raised (that he was taught good morals)
stay at home more and watch him or cut off the internet there are always loop-holes in those programs trust s/one who knows
2007-11-01 13:35:41 · answer #10 · answered by rockstar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or you could get rid of the internet for a while and get him some counselling. Do what it takes. If you need internet access for yourself then go to the library or something. You must get him away for a while so he can get some space and think about it.
2007-11-01 13:30:44 · answer #11 · answered by Mrs. Moltisanti 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋