Momofeat Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 We're getting dd(16) a laptop for her to use for school soon. She really does need to be able to work in her room, away from other distractions to complete her work. It has occurred to me, though, that we are probably going to need to set limits on it, or we may never see her again. (Thanks, social media!) What kinds of rules do you have for your high school student? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 None. They have to work on school during school time, which I verify by looking at output/completion. Other than that, by high school I expect them to have learned self moderation and discernment and be able to use the computer responsibly. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 None. We did setup our wireless to automatically log ds out at midnight on school nights a few times when he started having self control issues. However, our goal was to learn to control themselves while they were still at home and could recover from mistakes more easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 None here either. Both teen dds are actually in public school and both are given an iPad with internet access through their schools. They also have laptops at home. They usually are on them in the family room discussing their work and asking for input here and there. I do think we're fortunate in that neither dd are interested much in social media. They text their friends all the time on their phones but they both refuse to do the rest. They seem to regulate themselves quite well and haven't given a reason not to trust them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 None really. Ds has had a computer in his room for many years, however. A general rule we used early on was that he had to respond when called. His room is an attic dormer, so if I call upstairs he has to 1. answer and 2. come help if asked. He also programs, so if he was in the middle of something major, he had to respond in a nice tone and take a break as soon as possible. It's never been much of an issue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 No rules here, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 We don't have any specific rules either, but we've also not had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 None here. He self-regulates well. Every once in a while I sick my head in and say, "Hey dude, go outside and look at infinity for a while." But I'm likely to do the same for dh. It's a suggestion not an order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 No rules. DS has his laptop in the family room because the internet connection is terrible in his room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 No rules here, either. And my ds does get sidetracked, but the assignments also have to be turned in on time. He is going to have to figure out time management because he will be off to college next fall, so it is absolutely imperative that he does this on his own and figures it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 No rules for my teens either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofeat Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm not really worried about her using it inappropriately. My bigger concern is that she's an introvert and will disappear into her room for the duration. Now she at least pops out to use the computer in our family room, and we often have nice little chats before or after her computer session. I'm already missing her, lol. Maybe she'll still come out more than I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm not really worried about her using it inappropriately. My bigger concern is that she's an introvert and will disappear into her room for the duration. Now she at least pops out to use the computer in our family room, and we often have nice little chats before or after her computer session. I'm already missing her, lol. Maybe she'll still come out more than I think... Tell her you miss her. My introvert teens (kids #3 and #4) need to hear that periodically to remind them to join the human race. DS19 prefers to use his laptop on the couch due to comfort, but often has his headphones on. DD14 is as likely to be off somewhere drawing or playing on her DS3. I bother them both periodically with typically inane Mom Comments regarding laundry, monsters and video games. We are instituting a MGB hour this year, since DS19 will be here this fall. MGB = Mandatory Board Game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 My ds had a filter and rules the first two years of high school. Now, he can monitor his own time and usage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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