Comments on: Tweens, Teens and Technology http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/02/teens-and-technology/ Sound Advice In Crazy Times Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Lola http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/02/teens-and-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Lola Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:04:16 +0000 http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/?p=2167#comment-194 How will I help my kids when I am a techno junkie myself!11?? How will I help my kids when I am a techno junkie myself!11??

]]> By: kcf http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2010/02/teens-and-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-189 kcf Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:04:44 +0000 http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/?p=2167#comment-189 another tip or two we've found helpful: 1) suggest they give their password to a trusted friend during finals week or a tough night of homework. Their friend uses their password, changes it and doesn't let your kid know so your kid can't get on until the designated time. I read about kids doing this in the New York Times and mentioned it to my teens. My totally addicted teen scoffed and then proceeded to do it (on her own terms) during finals week. 2) take laptops away at night/bedtime, too. it's a struggle we/she hasn't won by any means, but the guidelines help. another tip or two we’ve found helpful:
1) suggest they give their password to a trusted friend during finals week or a tough night of homework. Their friend uses their password, changes it and doesn’t let your kid know so your kid can’t get on until the designated time. I read about kids doing this in the New York Times and mentioned it to my teens. My totally addicted teen scoffed and then proceeded to do it (on her own terms) during finals week.
2) take laptops away at night/bedtime, too.

it’s a struggle we/she hasn’t won by any means, but the guidelines help.

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