I feel really bad for my little brother because his best friend got addicted to Runescape and hasn't been playing out side for months, talking to his friends,and stays on the computer for hours at a time. We've tried to get him to get outdoors and exersize, but he's too busy on Runescape that he's almost completely shut out real life...And is failing in school. We've tried talking to his parents and they really don't know how to control the issue. What should we do? We don't wanna just forget about him, as we know he needs help. Any ideas?
Thanks!
2007-12-28 06:59:10 · 8 answers · asked by bcolliegurl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
throw a grenade at his computer when he's at school
2007-12-28 07:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Sara_Mascara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahhh... I used to be a Runescape addict... although I still made the honour roll but with a great deal of last minute work.
If he's failing school, I think his parents should've taken away the Internet by now, but there's a reason why your little brother's friend is addicted.
There is probably something missing in his life. With me I had low self esteem and based my worth on how many levels I could get. Maybe it's just boredom.
I think his parents should try enrolling him in an arts program, so that it will stimulate his creative mind. If he's normally loud try drama, if he's normally quiet try painting and if he's both try music. Or just give him the choice.
Of course his free time computer rights should be taken away and if he has to type up something for school, his parents should make up a time schedule and supervise him. He should also do his homework as soon as he gets home. Yes I know this sounds like communism but it's what he needs.
He should definetly do sports or exercise. Maybe you can play soccer or basketball with him at the local park, he probably looks up to you. It would be advised that he's enrolled in a sport of his choice. If he doesn't like traditional team sports try tennis, ping pong or running.
Someone should also talk to him, to see if he has any issues. A large reason why I was addicted is because I didn't and still don't have a social life. You could try talking to him, you're probably a role model for him. Depending on his relationship with his parents, they could just tell him that they'll always be willing to listen to his problems, however great or small. He should be casually referred to a school counsellor. Beware of how that might backfire because they can be pretty overbearing sometimes. Just trust your gut instinct.
One last thought: maybe there's someone he's talking to on Runescape. I used to go on all the time partly because my then boyfriend would go on sometimes. Then again someone could find that out if they talked to him.
If your brother's feelings are hurt, tell him that his friend is having issues. I wish you, your little brother, his friend and his family the best of luck.
2007-12-28 07:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by I love The Beatles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parents should definitely do more about it. My own sons love that game very much and talk about it all the time with their friends, but there are certain limits as to how long and when they can play. It needs to be explained to the children that too much computer time is unhealthy and they deserve to be offered excitind alternatives that they will look forward to doing instead. So try to work out with the boy's parents some plan, they need to get involved.
2007-12-28 07:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this may be hard to do, but forget about it
game addicts always will eventually get bored
so wait him out
or lock his computer so he won't have access to the Internet
FYI: ewww, I HATE those people that are Internet addicts
i think it would be better if sites like runescape didn't insist
it'll turn every kid into zombies sooner or later.
2007-12-28 07:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to be addicted to Runescape I love that game just tell his parents that they need to set a schedule for him and when he can go on the computer and when he need to study.
2007-12-29 08:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by Layys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I play Runescape for at least 5 hours per day. I know it is bad for me, but I can't stop.
I think you could try getting him addicted to something else. (Sport?)
2007-12-30 03:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by Fizziwig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is: hacking his account and taking all the stuff on to another account without him finding out. He'll be angry but he should stop playing runescape because the time I got hacked, I quit
2007-12-28 19:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by Saahil 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If he's that bad his parents should have cut off the connection long ago.
2007-12-28 15:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by thomas 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋