Ever feel guilty for being on computer?

Thank you katsalot for responding. I appreciate your comments. I also play some computer games but it seems that I spend the most time here at myLot. There is usually something interesting going on here where discussions are concerned and it can really be fun. I realize that we all have our priorities and have to set a limit for ourselves to some degree so that other obligations don't fall to the way side. That is good that you are able to find a certain order in completing housework and still being able to have your time on the computer. Take care.

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It sounds like you have your priorities right antiquelady. You get what you need to get done and then you can sit and work on the computer at your convenience. I think that is a good way of looking at things. I have a son that I need to work around and I am happy that I am with him each day but I do have to take a break from the every day monotony and go on line for some fun and a little extra cash. That is why myLot is such a great site to correspond with others and have fun along with making a little extra income. Take care friend and thank you so much for joining the conversation.

Thank you eaforeman for the reply. I can see where you could feel guilty if you neglected the important things. It seems that the replies I have been getting pertaining to my discussion have shown that most people are staying on top of their other priorities while being able to dabble on the computer here and there during their day. As I have made mention before I believe, I do have a five year old son and I make sure that he is alright and other obligations or duties that I have are taken care of. And then I can concern myself with having fun on line coming here to myLot or playing some of those on line games. Take care friend.

That sounds like fun to play games on the Internet. As a matter of fact I also play games on line every once in a while and I even involve my son with some of the things I do on the computer. The computer can be a distraction sometimes when I need to get other things done like housework and caring for the family. Of course I know what is important and what I need to do. I just thought I would raise the question as to how many people might feel guilty about being on the computer too long. That is also good that you are able to spend your time the way that you choose and I certainly can respect that view point. Take care joyce and thank you for replying.

Thank you Mikaela for the response. I appreciate where you are coming from and the fact that you don't feel guilty for spending your time on the computer. I have the computer on a regular basis but it is usually on a limited basis. I try to keep my priorities right but I find the computer can distract me. That is pretty much the reason that I try to get my household duties finished before even thinking of getting on line. That is good that you are able to spend your time with family and that you have your priorities in order. Take care.

Thank you friend for your reply. I realize that there are some people out there that need to go on line for making money and making a living. I can understand your point of view. It seems that you are pretty active on the computer and it serves to make a way of life for you. I wish you continued success here at myLot and I really appreciate your honesty. I have also received some other replies here that show a lot of intelligence and honesty. I just thought that I would ask this question to get an idea of how people feel about being on the computer regularly and if there are any feelings of guilt for perhaps being on it too long and shirking any other duties. It seems that a lot of people spend their time wisely on the computer while being able to tackle other obligations in their lives.

Gus is my Boston Terrier! When my children were growing up they had all my attention. Like you, I spent all the time I could with them. They're both in college now.

Hi dragon. How are ya? You are alone and don't feel guilty about time spent at the computer. Well, that can be a good thing. It is nice that you have a circumstance that works out well for you. I can see where ignoring housework could make someone feel a little guilty. That happens to me sometimes. Sounds like Gus has a good time with you. As a matter of fact, I used to have a cat named Gus! What a coincidence.

Thank you Elixiress for your reply. I can understand that you don't usually feel guilty about being at the computer. I just thought I would ask a general question as to how many people ever feel that there is something else they should be doing. In your case it seems that you have a lot of college work to do and it can sure pile up I can imagine. I never went to college but sure wish I could still get the chance at it someday. I commend you for the effort that you put in. You definitely need the support of having a computer to help you with your studies. Sometimes it takes encouragement to get things done and the computer can sometimes make you deviate from some of the things that you need to do. I really wish you the best of luck with college and your studies. Take care.

Thank you Anora for your reply. I would have to say that I don't really feel guilty being at the computer however I can grow tired of it. There is just so long that I can be doing something on the computer until I figure there is something else productive I can be doing. I can appreciate that you do take the time to spend with your children and you do have time for your husband also. I just feel that times have changed so much since I was a younger girl. There was a time when there wasn't anyone e-mailing or instant messaging. We all just talked on the phone or went outside and played or talked to our neighbors. And we all got along just fine before today's modern conveniences. Don't get me wrong though. The internet is a great bridge to being able to gain access to pertinent information and help for every day things. The problem comes in when being on line for too long could also create problems for family members that could possibly feel neglected if a parent or loved one is monopolizing it too much. Take care friend.

i forgot to add that my child, most of the time, prefers me away from his tv for i tend to laugh at his impersonations of the kiddie characters he watches. he's just 3 years old.