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mikol
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It might be annoying but it is completely fair.
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That depends. Did you purchase the computer with your own money? Do you pay for all expenses associated with this computer? {Including internet access). If you can truthfully answer "yes" to both of these questions, I might say it is unfair. Otherwise, yes, it is fair that she is the administrator.
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I think it is fair that she is the administrator. It is her job to keep tabs on what you do, to make sure nothing bad happens, and to help you to grow into an excellent adult. My kids always knew that I would check on them when they were using the computer, read IMs they had going on, check the history to see what types of websites they went on, etc. It isn't that she wants to be mean to you, she just wants the best for you.
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Yes, you are only a kid. She knows which programs you can download and which you can mess around with. My son who is also 15, messed my comp by downloading more than 30 gb or so of music and some programs those clashed with many programs of mine. My comp crashed leaving me in a real mess. I had to change my settings and control him for what and how much he can play with my settings. It is only fair when we own the computer and you are just the users on the computer. This is from a MOM just like yours.
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Sorry, but I do think it is fair. If you had purchased the computer yourself, and paid rent, then it would be different. I suspect your mum just wants to make sure you aren't doing anything she thinks might be dnagerous (it won't be long before you can make your own decisions as an adult). If it helps at all, even as an adult, I am not allowed to view many sites at work, due to draconian blocks on certain sites. It never ends, even when you grow up :) There will always be someone telling you what to do :)
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Yes, it's fair. You're living under your parents' roof, a parent probably bought that computer for you, and parents have every right to know what you're doing online and what is on your computer. Suck it up. When you move out/go to college in a few years, you can do whatever you want.
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G'day mikol5, Thank you for your question. It is fair if she paid for the computer and is paying for the Internet connection. If there are problems with downloading of copyrighted material by the RIAA, she will probably be the person who will get sued. If you show that you can use the computer responsibly you may be given more control later. Alternatively, if you earn enough money to pay for the computer and internet connection, you can control how it is used (providing it is used legally. Regards
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I think it's fair 1) She likely bought the computer 2) It is in her house; you don't pay rent 3) She likely pays for the 'net connection and electricity 4) She is your mother; without a valid court order to the contrary, she DOES have a valid legal claim to "your" PC.
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How can she make you stay off of it if she isn't? I used to have to take the controllers of the video games to work w/ me... BTW-- ever watch Dateline? She needs to protect you, to oversee your choices, decisions, and actions in order for her to be a good mother, and you to be a safe daughter.
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My Dad was the Administrator until I was 18, so don't have any hard feelings. I would say, wait until you have your own laptop in college, then it's not a big deal. But I don't know your sex, but if you are a guy, she maybe worried about porn and such, if you are a girl, well same basis I guess.
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Parents do that. So its nothing. Just live with it. I know it pisses you off (it pisses me off when my parents bitch about me sitting at my comp at nights) but you can live with it. Plus, what can we possibly do at 15+ at the computer, especially if you are a guy? hehe ^^
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im the admin for my comp and been the admin since i got it (13), Mom has a limited account due to the fact she doesn't know to work it properly yet. Its fair depending on your mentality. My parents know i don't do anything more then web-design since thats what i built it to do. Heck im an admin at the school (currently 16)... In a way its fair but annoying if your parent is the admin.
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Yes. You are still her responsabilty. Be grateful she cares enough to do this.
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Yes.
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yes, even when i was your age i felt it was fair. shes only tryin to look out for you. no matter how grown up you feel or act your still only 15.
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you might need a large particle accelerator to scientifically prove that you have aged *.* I believe you
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Unless you paid for the computer, it is really her computer that she lets you use. Just like your room, it is her house, so it is her room, she just lets you use it. You are 15, there are alot of predators out there. She is trying to protect you. Better safe than sorry. At least she lets you use a computer. My friends 15 year old can't even use one.
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