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morgan - February 23rd, 2011 3:17 AM

hello mommas!
i'm a mom myself, 3 kids, 1 toddler, 1 pre-schooler and my eldest is 9.
I'm starting to worry about my 9-year old. She has become addicted to cyberspace. So far she doesn't have failing grades, they are just so-so. but what i noticed is that she's always glued to her laptop. I don't want be reprimanding her. She's a sweet kid but it just bothers me...

janey^ - February 23rd, 2011 3:21 AM

we got the same problem girl. my boy is just so attached to facebook! i can't even get a decent conversation anymore. it becomes a big problem because he no longer prioritize his homework. if only facebook can limit the number of hours that one can use when they access their account, it would really help.

laurie - February 23rd, 2011 3:22 AM

Just monitor the websites that your kid visits. You know how it is these days, everything -and i mean EVERYTHING - is pretty easy to access.

morgan - February 23rd, 2011 3:24 AM

oh you are so right! that's what i'm really worried about. You see, I'm not very good with computers and I don't know how to do things like with the restrictions and stuff like that. It's really scary.

laurie - February 23rd, 2011 3:28 AM

LOL! you can actually ask help from someone else who is computer savvy. There is an option for you to block specific websites and I suggest you do it without your kids knowledge.

singlesober9 - February 23rd, 2011 6:18 AM

We can give our child limited time on the computer or in their laptops. They can have scheduled game or online time. Parents make the rules.

Cindy08 - February 23rd, 2011 9:38 AM

give a schedule to her, when would be the right time to you the internet and when to stop using it

mary34 - February 23rd, 2011 9:54 AM

janey^ - i experience the same thing with my 10-year old boy. He's just so fixed with facebook. It's like the first and last thing that he does in a day. it's not healthy at all!

singlesober9- i'll do that. i think we can work on having schedules. thanks!

LovePet - February 24th, 2011 8:36 AM

set a schedule for your kids when to use the internet and also if its needed for research on school projects

marthaS_00 - February 25th, 2011 9:12 AM

once they know to used the computer its really a big problem, thats why supervise your kids in using the cyberspace

Pattie74 - February 25th, 2011 2:07 PM

parents needs to control their children. they are the one who are capable of buying or providing their kids those gadgets. for them not to get addicted to cyberspace, rules!

EmireeEmee - February 27th, 2011 11:57 AM

Cyberspace has become a problem these days. It may entertain us but in reality it also the cause of tragedy and crimes. Be alert with your child's usage in the net.

KarenNina - March 2nd, 2011 9:43 AM

It is not a problem when you know how to discipline your kids properly. Talk to them. They understand perfectly well. The relationship between a parent and a child is based much on talking and letting them understand. Once they get the idea they'll adjust.

Never force your child. That is bad. If she shows interest in one thing, try to see what it is that she loves about it. Don't think it is negative right away. We parents tend to be overprotective. Once you've figured out why she is very much interested, decide from there. Is it helpful, is it something she excels in? Encourage the child because that may be some innate talent.

For your 9-y-o she may be a brilliant computer programmer some day. That's not a bad idea ain't it?

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