Some parents withhold Internet use as punishment for their kids. Do you agree with this?
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yes i do my sister in punishment takes mobile phone off my neice and her ps2 and grounds her
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It's the same as parents withholding TV, Video Games and everything else ten years ago. Not sure that the tactic always works though.
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I'd be happy if my mom shared the Internet with me at all. :(
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As a kid, I would be effected by it. Yet, it shows how progressed we are. Not that it's a good thing. I have never been grounded, I just get material items taken away when I'm in big trouble. I believe taking the internet away is a good and bad thing. It is good because most kids these days are addicted to it and a few weeks away from it is ok. But sometimes kids are required for school to use the internet for research, look up homework, and get help from other students. It just depends on the parent and how they feel about it and how strict they will be.
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Depending on the age of the kid they wouldn't have that privelage in the first place....But i get what you're saying and that sort of punishment works...worked on me.
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Yes, that is a good alternative to beating your child. It helps teach them that they have to earn the privileges, and not get everything handed to them without the responsibility that goes with it.
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Yep. Also withholding cell phones, video games, iPods, and any other electronic privilege they may not be deserving at the moment.
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Absolutely. Take away the priveledges.
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Absolutely! The only exception being for research/school related needs!
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Well... Depends what's the punishment about. You can't withhold the internet of your kid if he punched another kid. Only regarding not doing homework.. Not studying or stuff like that... My parents have threatened to me a lot do that to me, but never actually did, lol. :P
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If it works, yes.
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Yes, things like the net, phones and television are privileges and withholding them is an effective way to discipline in many cases.
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Yes very much so. Most kids these days could probaly not survive without the internet it is more punishment say then taking the TV away.
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Nope, they probably shouldn't have it in the first place to withhold. The internet is a dangerous place for kids. Mine may get it eventually, but only under constant supervision.
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whatever works i suppose.
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Absolutely. You shouldn't hit your children as a means of punishment, but depriving them of something they enjoy (internet, tv, music etc.) should get the point across. I'm not a parent, but that is what I would do.
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Yes, I use it on my 14 year old son sometimes. Very effective.
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its giving them an excuse not to do their homework...so lucky themmm:)
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The Internet is not a necessity, but a little 'bonus' for most of us. (Well, ALL of us HERE I gather). Taking away priveledges as punishment is what should happen. If your kid does something bad, you ground them. Some say they can't hang out with friends, others take away the Internet. As long as no child abuse ensues, it should be fine.
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Probably one of the best tings to do. I remember when my parents did that, I basically went on (eletronic) withdrawls. Most kids now spend atleast an hour or two on the internet and spend that time talkinf to friends, uploading/downloading pictures, and basicakly staying connexted to the outside world (oddly enough, by not actually being involved with it)...without being on the internet a good portion of their bored activities or social life is gone.
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My parents do this. It's really annoying at the time, but actually, I do agree with it. It's annoying because I love the Internet. It works because I realize that there is something I need to change to earn the privilege to use the Internet again.
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no...i think 'internet' should be used as a tool ,school, etc. in the first place....too much tv,cell phone, internet , and video games is breaking down family's and family communication...kids are as addicted as their parents...fun,friends and play should be withheld for 'bad behavior'or 'irresponsibility'.... video games, internet ,tv., etc. should already be regulated....
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Yes I do, except when needed for homework. As a punishment, my kids would lose internet, computer games, TV, and video games. When they do need it for homework that is fine, but I keep an eye on it.
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Are you a parent? If so; your kids are YOUR kids... You should punish them as you see fit. As a kid, nothing, and I mean nothing could be done to punish me, and my father had (still has) a paddle... Taking away things to do just gives us more time to sleep. You shouldn't take away their ability to play outside though. The taking away of cellphones, videogames, internet, T.V., et cetera is fine... But outside playtime gives them time to exercise. If they want to lay in bed all day if they're grounded, shove 'em outside and tell them they have to play outside for a little while. :D I hope this helps... :D
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