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peritonitis Title: Primum non nocere
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^^^
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Last time I checked, word processing programs don't require an internet connection. 
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pkhere  Title: Yes, they are real
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peritonitis posted:
^^^
/agrees
Last time I checked, word processing programs don't require an internet connection.
that is correct
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Ah-Schoo Title: Fuzzy Caterpillar of Friendliness
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But I'd bet they still need to do research and all that since nobody buys encyclopedias or goes to libraries anymore. (We had some ancient ones when I was a kid. Too bad they're gone, probably antique collectors items now.)
Disable their internet, enable it when you're there to monitor their activities closely, "to help with the homework process."
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-Poptart-  Title: CAUTION: May be hot!
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Whats wrong with the local library? If she's using the home computer incorrectly then she can go to the local library and do the research the old fashioned way. We did it.
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Ah-Schoo Title: Fuzzy Caterpillar of Friendliness
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-Poptart- posted:
Whats wrong with the local library? If she's using the home computer incorrectly then she can go to the local library and do the research the old fashioned way. We did it.
But there's creepy people out there and you'd have to supervise and drive. Ick!
My closest library was always too far. I had to rely on the old encyclopedias or whatever I could do while at school.
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pkhere Title: Yes, they are real
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-Poptart- posted:
Whats wrong with the local library? If she's using the home computer incorrectly then she can go to the local library and do the research the old fashioned way. We did it.
Yes and if you have to sit and supervise her, she will surely finish her homework alot sooner. Then I'm sure she will get tired of going to the library to do her homework, and follow the rules at your home.
dunno, just a thought
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Liquid741  Title: VN Sensei
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as a parent, you have to go the extra mile to make their life hell so they know you mean what you say. i would supervise her homework even if it killed me...just to show her that i am not playing around. i would also get her user info. and change the password so that if she wants on, i have to log her on and decide on how much time she can be there.
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Lyli  Posts: 215
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Liquid741 posted:
as a parent, you have to go the extra mile to make their life hell so they know you mean what you say. i would supervise her homework even if it killed me...just to show her that i am not playing around. i would also get her user info. and change the password so that if she wants on, i have to log her on and decide on how much time she can be there.
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Liquid741 posted:
as a parent, you have to go the extra mile to make their life hell so they know you mean what you say. i would supervise her homework even if it killed me...just to show her that i am not playing around. i would also get her user info. and change the password so that if she wants on, i have to log her on and decide on how much time she can be there.
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PallyDog Title: WoW Vault Staff
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My children are all still toddlers but already they're fascinated by the computers. Before we had any children though, my husband and I set up some rules.
No computers (laptops or desktops) in bedrooms.
Play time outside required.
Reasonable computer hours adhered to. (That includes us)
Computers are a privilege not a right. (You can lose your computer time!)
We want our children to be involved in other things, playing in the mud, using building blocks, learning to how to make things, being responsible and being aware of the fact there's more to life than technology.
And ya, if she's giving you the "I need the computer" line perhaps it's time to unplug and send her to the library. And then let her back on the ocmputer later with more reasonable hours set (use an egg timer) and as a the parent you HAVE to enforce those times. She's obviously not ready for self supervision. 
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