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re: Gaming addiction ...this is a epidemic
Posted on 3/5/18 at 7:54 am to ApexTiger
Posted on 3/5/18 at 7:54 am to ApexTiger
My son will play a lot, but he also reads a good bit, is currently on the track team at school and is being coached in Olympic Lifting 3x per week.
We always limit game play Mon-Thurs, too.
We always limit game play Mon-Thurs, too.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 7:55 am to OvertheDwayneBowe
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I wonder if OP has ever tried to play any video games with his son.
This is actually probably the best idea I’ve seen. It would be a good indicator too if he is too addicted or not.
If he plays for the enjoyment, and is willing to play with OP, then it could be an experience for both parties. If he’s standoffish or combative about it, he’s probably too addicted.
I played lots of video games growing up, and still do. Does it affect things outside of downtime? Yea, sometimes. But those instances are learning experiences for me to say “shite, I need to get myself together”.
One of the games I play I do a coordinated game with a team almost every week. These are guys from all over North America, with all different jobs (international pilot, consultant, factory worker...). I am the youngest at 28. One of the guys has a kid (who is also 15), who plays with us sometimes, but plays with his dad all the time. He’s a great kid who gets straight A’s and doesn’t get in trouble.
OP, play a game with your son. See what it’s all about.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 7:56 am to gamatt53
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Sounds like he has too much time on his hands.
This. I was in high school ten years ago when online video games were starting to get big (Halo, Call of Duty mostly). My parents never allowed us to play video games at all, but the deal was that if we wanted to play any sport or do any outside activity, they would do whatever they had to do to make sure we could do that.
Between school, sports, fishing, homework, and going out with friends, the only thing I wanted to do was sleep.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 7:56 am to ApexTiger
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But it isn't harmless
having you for a parent is probably more harmful in the long run
Posted on 3/5/18 at 7:56 am to ApexTiger
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Kids don't ride bikes and play outside these days
Actually they do, just like 20-30 years ago. Adults just don’t go outside anymore to notice
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:00 am to ApexTiger
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This post was edited on 8/8/20 at 10:02 am
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:02 am to ApexTiger
He's headed toward a life of crime. Making good grades is insufficient to avoid punishment.
You'd better do something fast.
Burn his software- make his watch.
Destroy his gaming system- ONCE AGAIN make him watch
Confiscate his iphone/ipad/ipod
Find some chicken houses and ask if they need some free help.
It will help him in 3 critical areas:
1: build character
2: realign his attitude
3: enhance perspectives
You'd better do something fast.
Burn his software- make his watch.
Destroy his gaming system- ONCE AGAIN make him watch
Confiscate his iphone/ipad/ipod
Find some chicken houses and ask if they need some free help.
It will help him in 3 critical areas:
1: build character
2: realign his attitude
3: enhance perspectives
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:03 am to StringedInstruments
Only one but I also play so I'm not a good case study
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:05 am to ApexTiger
If it makes you feel any better, he's probably chatting with his friends the most of the time he's playing
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:05 am to ApexTiger
Let you kid do what he enjoys. Plenty of gamers are normal people.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:05 am to windshieldman
Plus, helicopter parents won't let their kids more then 5 feet from them because they think everyone wants to kidnap and frick their kid.
Also, OP has made statements that make me think he didnt have too much a problem with his kid's gaming habits. I think his wife is the one who actually has the problem with it. Then, she started bitching and nagging at OP, which made it his problem. Get your wife under control OP.
Also, OP has made statements that make me think he didnt have too much a problem with his kid's gaming habits. I think his wife is the one who actually has the problem with it. Then, she started bitching and nagging at OP, which made it his problem. Get your wife under control OP.
This post was edited on 3/5/18 at 8:11 am
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:12 am to ApexTiger
This stupid thread has turned into, “my son plays video games, but also volunteers at the local animal shelter, and can bench press 800 lbs and run a 5 minute mile.” Nobody gives a shite
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:12 am to unbeWEAVEable
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quote:
I wonder if OP has ever tried to play any video games with his son.
This is actually probably the best idea I’ve seen. It would be a good indicator too if he is too addicted or not.
I used to play with my kid... until his playing got to be too much. It hurt him when I told him I wanted to play too, but I couldn'tcontributeto his problem. That did make a difference as well.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:13 am to TexasTiger39
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I think you are overthinking this, however. Games are actually quite good for brain activity.
I've seen where the elderly are being advised to take up some type of online gaming as a brain stimulation to avoid senility and even improve hand-eye coordination.
Balance is what the Op is seeking. So at 15 the kid should be able to understand this. Sit him down, talk to him man to man. Offer up alternatives and reason with him, negotiate. At 15 you should start to transition from caregiver to advisor. Just a couple more years till he is "on his own" (or so he thinks, you'll still be like "son, take these groceries your Mom bought for ya, and do ya need any cash?" even after he's 30 and has his own wife and kids)
Tell him if he does more other stuff you do less hovering and nagging. Offer up a 1:1 trade, if he shuts off the game for an hour you and Mom shut up for an hour and leave him alone.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:17 am to ApexTiger
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I guess my problem is about being consistent .
That's what its all about. People crave consistency in all aspects of life. Kids need it even more from their parents.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:18 am to TheOcean
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Let the kid play video games. I can promise he will rebel like a mother fricker if you start taking away his ability to play video games
Sure. Addicts do that. Especially if it's just taken away.
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shite I'm almost 30 and I still play 10+ hours of video games a week.
A 30 year old brain is vastly differentthan a teenage brain.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:18 am to Powerman
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I like how you think this is relevant
Curious why you think it's not. The guy gives pretty strong statement and flippantly worded statement directed toward someone purporting to (assuming it's not a troll, not always a good assumption on here ) struggle with a real problem and trying to figure out a solution that won't potentially alienate his kid.
FTR, I agree with most (actually, probably all) of the sentiments of his statement but what we're dealing with here is a horse out of the barn situation, and an easy one to get into. It can require some delicacy to properly get that guy back in the barn with permanent damage being done.
There is probably a bit of undoing to be done here. Do it wrong and the problem could end up worse. Of course, do nothing and it probably will.
Ultimately, though, this is a bad place to ask for advice.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:18 am to ApexTiger
The Fortnite video game is the latest craze and it really is addictive in many ways. I seent it..........
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:19 am to ApexTiger
I'm not disagreeing completely, but the kids in my neighborhood are outside all the time. I know there's a lot of high school kids who do play this game all night 7 days a week.
It doesn't matter if they get mad. Take it away. You're the parent, and have identified the problem. Make a reward system for time played. Straight A's, chores, fitness, time spent with family. It will be tough at first, but in the long run the right idea as they see it's better for them.
It doesn't matter if they get mad. Take it away. You're the parent, and have identified the problem. Make a reward system for time played. Straight A's, chores, fitness, time spent with family. It will be tough at first, but in the long run the right idea as they see it's better for them.
Posted on 3/5/18 at 8:24 am to SoulGlo
I played video games all day every day when I wasn't in school during highschool. Turned out fine
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