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[quote=Anonymous]BTDT OP.  This was once the most problematic issues we had to deal with our DS

Before I start, 2 things to consider.  First 14 is not 8 or 9.  I assume that he is in HS.   You cannot give the 14YO HS student the same rules that you give a 10YO.  I get why you have this rule, but I am not so sure it is age appropriate.

Second, at the advice of a teacher, we did not fight our DS's interest in video games and computers.  We embraced it.  I fear that your restrictions may be squelching a legit interest in computers and such.  He is at the age where he is starting to think about what he wants to be as an adult.  With our DS, we sent him to a video game design class 2 summers running.  It gave him screen time but also gave him a more acadademic understanding of things.  He still plays but his interest is deeper than just playing. In your case, consider extracurriculars that serve 2 purposes - screentime and encouraging an interest.

Finally, we found that when we limited DS to 3 hours a week computer and gaming time, he would only plamy games during those 3 hours.  When we expanded his hours, we found that he was more likely to do other things - research topics that interested him, for example.  Depends on the kid though.

I would also talk to DH about enforcement - especially if he is the one that feels strongly.  He should be the one explaning to DS why the rule is what it is. Not fair to you for you to be the bad cop when you feel strongly the other way.

GL  [/quote]

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