Anyone agree that we need to limit kids computer time & get them outside and back to  playing sports & outside
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some parents just want to have a built in sitter at home. They buy video games and teach the child how to work the computer. There are so many different things for children to do. It is a shame that parents do not give their children quality time instead of monetary posessions.
747975
Yes i do, not like to the store or anything, but when its the weekend, and the kids run outside i don't make them come back inside and put on shoes. I think it good for a kids to stub his toe, or get a splinter.  I think that society today has put to much restrictions on kids being kids. There are more important things in the world for us to worry about. And my children don't get sick that often in fact they haven't been sick since like last December. I think it also helps build the immune system. But this is just my opinion.
100107
I don't think so.  Having fun is way more important than winning.  Kids will have their whole adult lives to be focused and serious.  Why hurry that along?
1033573
Take responsibility for them, stop plunking them in front of the cpu as a baby sitter. If they keep on finding it, you take the cpu away. I know, then you will have to do actual parenting, but the results will be fabulous.
746856
Max. 2 hrs. a day.  Too busy with school, homework and sports.
227618
NOT online... at school, the YMCA, soccer or other sport fields, church, age group specific summer vacation programs, summer camps, malls. NOT ONLINE
745892
Well looking at the time of day you have already done it since you are posting this question. That is if you are at school like you should be. If you're not at school but playing on your computer then get your butt to school.
719146
Your child simply reinstalled AOL and AIM.   \n\nIt is time to revoke internet use OR spend the time WATCHING your child while on-line.   Be sure to lay out the RULES carefully.
176457
kids get distracted easier on the computer
734193
As a librarian I do not have time to stand around and "watch" what kids are doing on the computers!  We have parents sign permission slips for anyone under 16 and it states that we do not monitor nor do we block.  And we will look up to make sure that the parent has signed this sheet.  We also have a 20 minute time limit for everyone.  \n\nTry going to the library when kids are in school and you will most likely get on a computer with no problems
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Your brother needs to be more of a father and spend quality, educational time with his son OUTSIDE THE HOUSE and when it comes time to let his child on the PC he MUST BE THERE AS WELL. This world is so full of idiots who refuse to and will loose their common sense that if he continues to allow this to happen then whatever relationship he hoped for with his kid wont be the one that he'd expect. So with that said your nephew, your brother's son ONLY NEEDS TO BE ON THE PC for 30mins a day unless its homework if it is and it requires more time DADDY NEEDS TO BE RIGHT THERE HELPING OUT TO THE FULLEST! NO IF'S, AND'S, OR MAYBES!
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yahoo can let you set up all the parental controls you need but I would still recommend keeping the pc in the same room as you are in when the kids are using it.\nThis way you can see what is happening
796469
The Fall of American Youth: from playing outdoors to blobbing in front of TV and computer.
647928
There are so many things we should be doing instead of sitting in front of a computer... I wonder why we love that so much. It's like we're truingto escape from what we are supposed to do.
397507
Alot of immature kids play on the computer. I applogize on behalf of real men, we are not all kids with our hand in there pants-
508057
i tend to agree.. i have been a pc jockey for a bit too long myself and its occuring more and more to me lately that there actually is a world outside.  sometimes im shocked when the sun hits my face, so maybe it's time to stuff the box in the closet and take out my walking shoes.  id like to write a book too, but i find the time passing on the internet most days, then another and another.  thing is, every day is the same on the internet and there doesnt seem to be any real point to it.  hm
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You need to play more sports