Addicted to internet..

You could try making the rest of his life more interesting? And I don't mean forcing him to go out or something. Making a teenager to anything will just make them resent you. I know when I was a teen, I used the internet a lot because I didn't have much else I felt like doing - Everything on TV sucked, books cost money, and I didn't like shopping enough to go out and stare at things I didn't want to buy. And all my parents did was try to make me do the things they liked. As if I could get interested in old people hobbies. -__- What I'm saying is, give him something else he likes to do, that you feel is healthier. Like, more books or something. Or maybe a camera, and encourage him to take up photography as a hobby. Whatever it is that kids these days like.

Hi friend, not only him most of the modern youngsters are addicted with internet, it is really hard to avoid the addiction unless they give it up. Now most of the persons are accessing internet from their smart phones and spend most of the time with it.

For me, I shall arrange few tours for this guy to get away the computer starting from few days to a week. This is good to let him have more outdoor activities. Other than the tour, I shall let him to go for the full day holiday camp. But make sure he never have a chance to touch the computer during those days. ha! ha! the final step is to cancel the internet line. Hopefully, this guy will back to his normal life.

I myself am addicted to internet, and i do exactly the same thing he does. sometimes it's just a way to express out our frustrations and get a little of what we can't get in real life for one reason or another.

This is going to be very common problem in the future. Everybodys getting so much addicted to internet that in few days people will not leave their houses, they won't meet their friends and relatives instead they will just chat on internet. To avoid this I suggest to take him on outings. Take him to meet his cousins and relatives. Tell him disadvantages of the thing he is doing..

Such craze is not acceptable most especially that it can fall to a severe computer addiction. One should remember that computer if used in an extent can lead to severe addiction and severe problems not only psychological, social, but also physical aspects of a person. Psychological in a way that they do not put a barrier between virtual reality, and life reality People should consider that there is a more bigger life away from the computer and they should value more on what is real rather than putting what is on a virtual life. Social in a way that they rather keep locked in their rooms rather than engaging activities and mingle with other people. Physical in a way that they put their health at stake, putting harm in their eyes, their appetite, and their composure moreover, keeping long hours on the computer may put your health in fatal condition.

I think those most likely to get addicted to the internet are those that use it as an escape from real life. Other people will tend to keep it somewhat in balance with other aspects of their life. Similar to TV, browsing the internet can be a mindless activity just like watching TV. When a person is somewhat addicted to the internet, you can see that they really do not enjoy it so much. They are just driven to keep digging for more. Maybe, with calm discussion, you can help the person assess if they are really enjoying their life and the time they spend on the computer. Their first response might be, "Of Course!" It may also be possible, at times, to mention some of the negatives of such a lifestyle.

I would say pull the plug on it but he would find that out lolololol JUst would have to get him more interested in something else maybe studies!?

Well, your cousin still not so called an internet addict. Because he still doing his studies. It might be worrisome if he is not doing something but only computer till the dawn of the day... Just talk to him and ask about something. It may not be bad to talk and just limit using the internet but most importantly his meal and studies... If he is doing good in school not to worry about, my friend...

His mother should talk to him about his addiction and make him realize that he's suffering from an addiction. Internet addiction is as severe as any other addiction. He will go through withdrawal symptoms and to pull the plug on his internet use suddenly would have negative effects. So it must be done slowly and with his consent.

Hello, addiction of every thing is bad including internet. I am also like to suffer once a day. But I was never ignore my other work. Internet is not a bad thing if it is using for some right purpose. So tell your cousin about bad effects if using internet for long time.

I think he is not alone on this. I heard that most of the teenagers today are so addicted to the internet. Maybe it's just okay, as long as they study well in school. That's better than going out with friends even at the wee hours of the morning. At least we can see that they are just there at home surfing or playing games.

hi:) my brother also is like that, so my mom give him only 2 hrs of time in the internet everyday, so if he exceed from that his allowance will be half the next day, so he follow the rules every time. maybe his parents could also make a rules similar to this.

i think he need his parents talk to your cousin and only could decipline his self,just only selfcontrol how you often use your computer.

Internet addiction is becoming more and more prevalent. Just like any other addiction yu really can't do much to change is behavior. he will have to want to do it himself. There may be some kind of intervention for him. Just be there for him and give him lots of love. I am pretty much addicted too but i really don't want to change.

No matter what age, I think people nowadays are somewhat addicted to internet. But if it becomes severe like he's got no life other than staring at the computer then that's the time he should get help. Teenagers are likely prone to this because it's the crucial stage of becoming an adult. They want control of their lives and seeks a sense of identity and belonging. And the easiest way now to interact is through cyber social functions. I hope his/her parents finds a way to encourage him to do something else. Ask what he wants to do or hobby. And I guess having quality time with family like going out together or inviting some friends or relatives for some chitchats or other recreational activities will divert his attention.

Just 17??!! I mean that is the age when a person realizes that he has grown up (LOL) and need internet the most. For his assignments, homeworks, for earning and what not. Also this crazy wave of social networking is making kids addicted.

I'm addicted to the Internet too but more importantly, I'm addicted to my money, that's why I require Internet services almost hourly! If he's too obsessed then you need to encourage him to get out more. At least tell him to invest in a smart phone because then he can be out and he'll still be able to check his mail inbox and friend requests from a mobile device. I used to be addicted to the computer really bad and Internet was a major factor, but I broke the addiction only to end up returning to the obsessions of online earnings and the respective relations with myLot and Neobux! It is now too harmful to consume hours of time on the computer but too much can lead to bad habits and a decrement in social skills! Help him out by getting him out more!

I am also a greater user of internet. Try to make an intrest on some good hobbies on him.Gift him some intresting books and try to lead him to eading..Also make him understand the negative results of over use of internet.This are some ways to decrease his addiction.

I was like your cousin. Well, until now. As soon as i wake up, the monitor is in front of me. Oh well. What actually helps, is little education and/or a little fun. Educate him that, too much internet makes him pale and ugly. Makes his bulge out with eyebags, gives him a hunch back, makes him fat. I don't know if these work. Since, most teenagers nowadays are vain. OR, a more better option. Buy him a musical instrument. Guitar or piano. Encourgae him to be famous on Youtube. Or maybe a camera, make him do photography. Enroll him in music classes, or dancing classes. Tell him, having a Social life, is more better than having fun on a Social networking site. Well, that's what gets me off the computer. A productive thing to do, with friends. At least for me. :)