my son is a computer addict! is it an advantage or a disadvantage?

I think if he goes out with his friends and haves fun with them also. Then it is an advantage for him, but if he doesn't then i think that you should start thinking of a way to divert his mind to something else.

Maybe it is good enough. My two sons have almost exactly the same habits as your son. I find it okay having them around like that. It seems there are plenty of them who are into this habit these days. The way I have observed them, they know how to talk to and deal with people. Maybe there is a need for them to pick up with their social life, but my sons rest assured me that they are doing fine just like that because, they are also communicating with the guys they are playing with using the same computer at the same time gaming/playing online.

Everything that its own advantage and disadvantages. Addiction can also be good or bad. Now that your son prefers to be in the internet all the time rather than spending time on friends and socialize with them, it's his choice. So as long as he would still take time to eat, sleep, study his lessons (if still a student), then for me, it's ok. But also, take time to talk to him and let him realize what are the pros and cons of what he is doing. Remember that life needs to be balanced so that you can enjoy your life to the fullest. :) He needs to go out also and discover what is more to life. :)

motivate him to play with other kids outside once in a while. we need some time to relax our minds and body by going to the malls. it is not healthwise to stay put in front of the computer most of the time...will cause eye strain, stress...should be well-balanced in everything you do.

changing of the times. it used to be that it was TV was the the culprit, now the PC (internet). we surely will hear more crys of these kind. it is still a great debate among professionals & dilemmas to all individuals. but i would like to stick to the old adage of whatever is done in excess will be poison. for everything you give or done so much, so much will also be taken. is it an advantage or disadvantage? list them down & compare which have more, which have less - compare them well & you will have an even effective precautions, cautions, remedy, & sustaining or motivating capacity.