Fred_Zeppelin Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Why is my son posting on this thread under different names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm surprised any teenager has the time to play computer games what with all the porn out there these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrie21 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 my son is only 2 so i have not reached this stage yet so hard to comment but for sure I will be resisting and holding out as long as I can before i bring a PS6 or Xbox25 into my household. Would much rather him out kicking a ball or in the boxing gym. I was never interested in computer games but I understand these days things are much more advanced with almost a social aspect to group play etc so the peer pressure to join in with it must be immense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 my son is only 2 so i have not reached this stage yet so hard to comment but for sure I will be resisting and holding out as long as I can before i bring a PS6 or Xbox25 into my household. Would much rather him out kicking a ball or in the boxing gym. I was never interested in computer games but I understand these days things are much more advanced with almost a social aspect to group play etc so the peer pressure to join in with it must be immense Treat it like alcohol. Educate him on its use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 my son is only 2 so i have not reached this stage yet so hard to comment but for sure I will be resisting and holding out as long as I can before i bring a PS6 or Xbox25 into my household. Would much rather him out kicking a ball or in the boxing gym. I was never interested in computer games but I understand these days things are much more advanced with almost a social aspect to group play etc so the peer pressure to join in with it must be immense I'm the same, my son is 9 months old. I've never been able to get interested in computer games as an adult and went off championship manager in,my early twenties. That's how I don't have anything newer than the N64 that I got when I was14. I would probably rather my son never had a games console although that is easy to say at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I have a 4 year old boy and 2 year old girl. They run me ragged. I am always knackered. Although that might be my nightshift job...... If they push me to the absolute limit, my nuclear option involves putting my mobile to my ear and going "Hello, is that the Sky TV man ? Hi. Can you turn off the Disney movie channel please ?" Works every time. Edited February 16, 2015 by killiefaetheferry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthTam Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm the same, my son is 9 months old. I've never been able to get interested in computer games as an adult and went off championship manager in,my early twenties. That's how I don't have anything newer than the N64 that I got when I was14. I would probably rather my son never had a games console although that is easy to say at the moment. Peer pressure will result in a console appearing at some point. Limit the time on it per day from day 1. You can use extra time on it as a reward (rather than ban it as a punishment with resulting resentment to you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Limit the time on it per day from day 1. You can use extra time on it as a reward (rather than ban it as a punishment with resulting resentment to you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I await that moment as another marker in time to there takeover. We must all remember the moment you beat your Dad at a game for the first time! I mind that well when I was a nipper. I tanked that crabbit auld swine at Scalextric and he walloped me for being so cocky aboot it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Well, 7 hours in and his attitude is already better (although my mum having a chat with him might have helped). He's now away out playing - that wouldn't have happened if he was on Xbox (although the sneaky wee sh!te is probably across the road playing with someone else's console). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddybuc16 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ipads/minecraft is the biggest gripe in my house. I have a 5 and 7 year old, and the 1st thing i get asked when they come out of school is "can i get my ipad". To which my answer is "at bedtime" (they get half an hour). Then i get the whole i don't like you stuff. For a while, it bothered me that they said that, now it just washes aff me. (Don't know if that's a good or a bad thing). At the end of the day, i am doing it in my opinion for their own good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrie21 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Treat it like alcohol. Educate him on its use. Good way to look at it as I suppose in this day and age it is inevitable that a games console will come into the household at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Reading with interest, my wee ones started taking an interest in the phones and tablets, can be handy for putting a cartoon or a game on when you're in a restaurant or whatever, but conscious that I'm seeing a lot of very young kids on tablets all the time and something I hope to avoid for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Reading with interest, my wee ones started taking an interest in the phones and tablets, can be handy for putting a cartoon or a game on when you're in a restaurant or whatever, but conscious that I'm seeing a lot of very young kids on tablets all the time and something I hope to avoid for him. Can't say I agree. Ok, you might get your dinner in peace but my dinner was ruined the other night by the toddler on the next table playing Peter Pan on his tablet (that he knocked over, loudly, every minute or so) whilst mum and dad enjoyed their meal. Edited February 16, 2015 by Mindimoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Zeppelin Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Reading with interest, my wee ones started taking an interest in the phones and tablets, can be handy for putting a cartoon or a game on when you're in a restaurant or whatever, but conscious that I'm seeing a lot of very young kids on tablets all the time and something I hope to avoid for him. You're never too young to learn how to surf for porn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I was an obnoxious wee khunt as a teenager, but I don't think that had anything to do with my Mega Drive. I used to pack it away myself around exam time without any prompting from my parents. I think my moodiness was just down to being an utter bawbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I was an obnoxious wee khunt as a teenager, but I don't think that had anything to do with my Mega Drive. I used to pack it away myself around exam time without any prompting from my parents. I think my moodiness was just down to being an utter bawbag Any idea when you think you'll grow out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Can't say I agree. Ok, you might get your dinner in peace but my dinner was ruined the other night by the toddler on the next table playing Peter Pan on his tablet (that he knocked over, loudly, every minute or so) whilst mum and dad enjoyed their meal.Suppose it depends on the alternative? If it's flying cutlery, shouting to get down or running around the restaurant, I'd rather have the tablet on quietly...In an ideal world he'll be in a good mood, the food will come at a suitable time and temperature and its not necessary, but sometimes it's an easy option. Edited February 16, 2015 by sbcmfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm surprised any teenager has the time to play computer games what with all the porn out there these days. Treat it like alcohol. Educate him on its use.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Any idea when you think you'll grow out of it? probably never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacWalka Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ipads/minecraft is the biggest gripe in my house. I have a 5 and 7 year old, and the 1st thing i get asked when they come out of school is "can i get my ipad". To which my answer is "at bedtime" (they get half an hour). Then i get the whole i don't like you stuff. For a while, it bothered me that they said that, now it just washes aff me. (Don't know if that's a good or a bad thing). At the end of the day, i am doing it in my opinion for their own good.Mine craft is actually great for educating kids in a lot of skills. Just a wee bit of advice though, you should turn off ipads, consoles, telly's etc about an hour before bedtime. the light from these devices has been found to affect sleep patterns for an hour after use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunchy Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 For those with a PC get them into civilisation. It is a great game for teaching about history and social\political policy's. Only trouble is if they do get into it you will have to try and set time limits on them as it can be very very addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddybuc16 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Mine craft is actually great for educating kids in a lot of skills. Just a wee bit of advice though, you should turn off ipads, consoles, telly's etc about an hour before bedtime. the light from these devices has been found to affect sleep patterns for an hour after use. Didnt know that cheers they usually go off at 9pm(ish) Minecraft is a good game for them tae play. mind you, if i hear the phrase "hello this is stampy" once more i'll have a fit that game is addictive though, i have it on the ps3 And use to sit until 2am building a fitbaw stadium and forth road bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Suppose it depends on the alternative? If it's flying cutlery, shouting to get down or running around the restaurant, I'd rather have the tablet on quietly... In an ideal world he'll be in a good mood, the food will come at a suitable time and temperature and its not necessary, but sometimes it's an easy option. Or parents could just control their kids and have them behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Or parents could just control their kids and have them behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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