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<blockquote data-quote="WordNerd" data-source="post: 686382" data-attributes="member: 20276"><p>Thanks. I really like your idea for making him earn time. We had to stick with zero internet until you promise to do school work and that actually worked out. Thought Dad was having a harder time of that day then son (Dad kept wanting to cave). Also told Son he could earn more online time if he starts to get outside with friends or an activity he wants. Still waiting to get a counselling appointment, so I have turned to focusing on Dad and the rules that need to be in place (son and girlfriend can only be together in public under his supervision, not her mom's or at a friend's house) for the trip. And have warned Son that he has to stay in line for the trip to even be considered. Dad has read comments, still won't budge. I can't win them all, but keep trying.</p><p></p><p>Daughter and I go out of the country for the first time in our lives the day after Son and Dad get back from their trip. It is a school thing for Daughter that has been paid for and planned for a year now. Almost cancelled, but didn't feel it was fair for Daughter to be punished because of Son's behavior. Son has gotten to travel to Space Camp, etc. and was offered the trip, but had no interest. Part of me is glad because he probably would have changed his mind at the last minute and that would have been a bad scene. Part of me feels guilty for looking forward to the trip. Won't be an absolute break from Son and Dad as there will be constant contact, but it will be somewhat of a break and I have never been out of the country.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WordNerd, post: 686382, member: 20276"] Thanks. I really like your idea for making him earn time. We had to stick with zero internet until you promise to do school work and that actually worked out. Thought Dad was having a harder time of that day then son (Dad kept wanting to cave). Also told Son he could earn more online time if he starts to get outside with friends or an activity he wants. Still waiting to get a counselling appointment, so I have turned to focusing on Dad and the rules that need to be in place (son and girlfriend can only be together in public under his supervision, not her mom's or at a friend's house) for the trip. And have warned Son that he has to stay in line for the trip to even be considered. Dad has read comments, still won't budge. I can't win them all, but keep trying. Daughter and I go out of the country for the first time in our lives the day after Son and Dad get back from their trip. It is a school thing for Daughter that has been paid for and planned for a year now. Almost cancelled, but didn't feel it was fair for Daughter to be punished because of Son's behavior. Son has gotten to travel to Space Camp, etc. and was offered the trip, but had no interest. Part of me is glad because he probably would have changed his mind at the last minute and that would have been a bad scene. Part of me feels guilty for looking forward to the trip. Won't be an absolute break from Son and Dad as there will be constant contact, but it will be somewhat of a break and I have never been out of the country. [/QUOTE]
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