How to stop computer game addiction?

i play quite a lot games and spent hours on the computer, but im not really adicted ;) i dont do much for school, but school is to easy for me so it doestn matter... if you see that your son is doing less good at school then he nrmaly does, then do a max. time he can game... (set the time of gaming like 1 hour then he has to make homework, check when his homework is done and then as reward for making his homework he can game again a bit)

In my opinion. Let your son explore more. But you have to limit its game time. And by the way, how old is your son already?

Addiction is a psychological problem where someone develops a dependence on an activity or substance..self control is a part of the solution,but it has to begin with the Person realising and accepting that the activity IS a problem to themself and others,and wanting help to avoid that situation..

You are going to have to somehow force the computer to shut down during specific hours if you want him to do something else. There are computer programs that allows you to limit how long your son is on the computer. First give him a chance to log out on his own. If he fails to do that then install a program that will have the computer shut down at a specific time. You can use a search engine to search for limit computer access.

For me not to game in the computer.

I have been a slave of an online RPG game way back in college. But I almost too afraid to fail a single subject so if I really need to study, I set my time before I could play again. As for you, lecture them about the importance of studying which should be their first priority. If they resist, I guess an iron fist of not letting them to play for several weeks will do the nothing. It's important to explain it properly afterall kids are smarter than we think.

hmm i guess this is a common problem nowadays my sister in lw also has the same problem with his son who is addicted to pc games what she did was set schedule. lucky for her my nephew is obedient..i guess she just set some rules and sanctions if not followed like forever banning games..and not giving in to what he wants and he is only allowed during saturdays to play or he keeps his grades high like he is now second in the class..so she gave him the reward of being able to play more like an hour a day..why not try reward system. it might work and do not nag while his friends are there he might get embarrassed and end up breaking and destroying his self confidence. talk to him privately

That's bad. Well, to children and especially boys, the computer is a must for them and it's a source of entertainment. But parents need to exercise a control over their playing times. I suggest that you set up a timetable for him, when to study and when to play. This will keep him disciplined. Playing times, of course, cannot be too long. One or at most 2 hours will be good. As for his friends, you can tell them to come, but only when your son has finished his homework and as well as theirs have finished too! I know how irritating it is to see your child being addicted to the computer everyday, not listening to you, stuck in his own world and oblivious of the surroundings. So...just set a timetable for him to follow and make sure he does that! You have to keep a close eye on him and make sure that he doesn't look at the computer. Better still, use parental control on the computer or just lock it. If he's well-behaved, reward him one extra hour of gaming. After that, if he didn't follow the rules again, take that privilege away from him, period.

Where does he play those computer games? Kids get their way when we allow them to get their way. Be strict with him that you are going to limit his games to an hour during school days and explained to him that his future lies on his doing well in school rather than online. If your son listens more on his father then let his father talked him into listening to reason why said computer games should be limited. During week ends you can allow him to play for 2 to 3 hours but not more than that or else even his eyesight might get weak.

This problem is really serious and difficult to settle.I am a university man,I remembered that in my youth my parents were very worried this situation.In my opinion,you should be patient at this question,in the beginning,you shall not permit him to play games until he finish his homework which you give him before.Gradually,you can accompany him to exercise. He can gradually enjoy some kind of sports and also will find some pleasure in it.In this way,he may cut out games.

I am speak from experience, even when my parents turned off the wifi or limit my game play, I would still find ways like going to a friend's house or make an excuse to leave the house. If it isnt the pc Im using, Im probably playing PSP or with my Ipod. As of now, there's alot of ways to become addicted to technology...too fast.. and getting past that will be difficult. When you mentioned that he might be losing interest in school, this is a very serious problem. For a start, a simple parent to son talk. If you can reach out to him would be good. Ask his guidance counselor to help too. And if possible to inform others in his school that are become addicted to computer games.

I think you most first try to play twice a week. I think by that kinds of playing you can stop that slowly and slowly. Many are addict with computer games and as what i observe some of them are teenagers. Hope you can stop your addiction in computer games.

set a schedule when to play computer games and be strict in complying the schedule. like my niece, my mother set a schedule when to play computer games. she is on her 6th grade. on weekends, she can play without limiting time. on weekdays, she can play on wednesday only because its their play day in school. meaning, no homeworks given to them even pointers to study.

You should spend more time with your child. Computer addiction is somewhat an outlet of a lonely child from a boring would. Schedule some time for family bondings and other outdoor or even indoor activities.