Getting my son not to glue himself to the computer?

[smartmummy]

Does he play facebook games?Earlier we discussed here.My son in P4 and I allowed to play fb games. Then I got trouble, yesterday onwards I ban fb games. I removed all games. Fb illegal to see for primary students.He use my fb account and played. I heard from him a game called hackers. He said the game owner can use other people account and take something from them without their knowledge. I saw his friend post something undesirable. Then I enquirer him, he said the above.this kids don’t know seriousness. Then I told him our fb account in danger. Then we wanted to delete our account. Then I removed all the games. Now I allow him to play other Internet games in the weekend only.

I also tried to change his activities in a constructive way writing Sci block but he started to see block then ending in games.

[HopeandSorrows]

Manfrotto:

Make use of his passion and turn it into something constructive:) Get him to post pictures (may spark his interest in photography), decorate! his wall with interesting News, articles, current issues etc that he could share his input and thoughts on the subject. I thing this is helpful with his creative, thinking and writing skills:) You could even join him! I see it as a great opportunity for you guys to have a common interest for bonding. :celebrate:

I myself got hooked onto the Facebook cafe game for a while :scared: but i snapped out of it. I stopped using Facebook because I think my life is seeping away on Facebook. :frustrated:

Hmmm you are right. If i can't beat Facebook, then I shall join my son on Facebook. I could nag on him via Facebook by posting messages on his wall such as \"Have you done your Homework?\" or \"Go Shower Now!!\" :scared:

:heresmyfish:

by the way, the icons here are very cute :rahrah:

[HopeandSorrows]

smartmummy:

Does he play facebook games?Earlier we discussed here.My son in P4 and I allowed to play fb games. Then I got trouble, yesterday onwards I ban fb games. I removed all games. Fb illegal to see for primary students.He use my fb account and played. I heard from him a game called hackers. He said the game owner can use other people account and take something from them without their knowledge. I saw his friend post something undesirable. Then I enquirer him, he said the above.this kids don't know seriousness. Then I told him our fb account in danger. Then we wanted to delete our account. Then I removed all the games. Now I allow him to play other Internet games in the weekend only.

I also tried to change his activities in a constructive way writing Sci block but he started to see block then ending in games.

You meant you emailed Facebook and told them to delete the Facebook accounts? Actually I think our children are attracted to the Facebook games, not so much of the social features.

[happyheart]

My son has been nagging me to allow him to start a FB account. He complains that most of his friends have an account and thinks that not having one makes him look 'uncool'! m :sad:

Haha...Personally I feel it is not appropriate and necessary to have at his age so I rejected his request. Instead, I drag him outdoor for exercise and get him more books to read! So far so good

I do allow him one hour of online time during weekend if he can finish the tasks without complain.

[smartmummy]

I wanted to delete. Then I didn't delete.my son's friend adding so many unknown people cos of the game.

HopeandSorrows:

smartmummy:

Does he play facebook games?Earlier we discussed here.My son in P4 and I allowed to play fb games. Then I got trouble, yesterday onwards I ban fb games. I removed all games. Fb illegal to see for primary students.He use my fb account and played. I heard from him a game called hackers. He said the game owner can use other people account and take something from them without their knowledge. I saw his friend post something undesirable. Then I enquirer him, he said the above.this kids don't know seriousness. Then I told him our fb account in danger. Then we wanted to delete our account. Then I removed all the games. Now I allow him to play other Internet games in the weekend only.

I also tried to change his activities in a constructive way writing Sci block but he started to see block then ending in games.

You meant you emailed Facebook and told them to delete the Facebook accounts? Actually I think our children are attracted to the Facebook games, not so much of the social features.

[HopeandSorrows]

You son is such a good boy! He seek your permission first! How lovely! I wish my boy's like that. My boy execute the task b4 reporting :spank: :spank:

happyheart:

My son has been nagging me to allow him to start a FB account. He complains that most of his friends have an account and thinks that not having one makes him look 'uncool'! m :sad:
Haha...Personally I feel it is not appropriate and necessary to have at his age so I rejected his request. Instead, I drag him outdoor for exercise and get him more books to read! So far so good

I do allow him one hour of online time during weekend if he can finish the tasks without complain.

[UncleLim]

No Facebooking for anyone in our family and we are still having a good time !

[HopeandSorrows]

U meant this is a family rule in your house and something that is agreed upon within your family that No Facebook is allowed? :rahrah:

[cherrygal]

At my household, computer games (kids games, no facebook) only allowed for 1hr on Sat during school holidays. Term time no games allowed. We deliberately do not buy iphone, ipad, wii, xbox etc. He is only allowed to use our laptops which are kept at a common area. He is not allowed to use the computer in his own room, door shut etc.


Games we play are kid-friendly ones such as Fishdom, Sudoku, Word games etc. Occasionally we go to the free online kids games websites and he plays shooting or racing games.

He knows his friends will call him uncool but he also knows I control this for a reason. I tell him games can be entertaining but playing too much also makes us stupid. I show him news articles about pple who die while playing games.

You mentioned that you had no reason not to let him play after he finishes his work etc. I don’t agree to use it as a daily reward for good behaviour. The gaming time should not be a daily expectation from your son. It should be a privilege during the school holidays, not a must-have.

[UncleLim]

HopeandSorrows:

U meant this is a family rule in your house and something that is agreed upon within your family that No Facebook is allowed? :rahrah:

We all have our Facebook pages to pretend we are \"normal\" like other people. But we do not log on or check for friends or play games. We live our lives in the real world and play real games like badminton, and farm real plants, and send friends real cakes that we bake!! :rotflmao: