Post by Phayun-C on Apr 12, 2006 23:32:25 GMT -5
Shoot, I know we aren't all going through the same situation, but that doesn't mean we can't still see common sense and help a brother out.
Well, to tell the truth, it does come pretty close. Did a little calculation or two and figured out a more compelling way to give the statistic I gave above. 1.1 billion people is about 3.7 times the entire population of the United States. Living on a dollar a day. There are more important things in life than talking to friends every day. Like... food. And shelter... And clothing.
It's noble and all that you're willing to speak directly to his parents, Phaser, but it does present a coupla problems. First off, most adults, no matter how nice and understanding, won't be thrilled taking advice on how to raise their child from a high schooler. Secondly, you'll have to lie quite a bit if you want to talk to them at all. Explaining how you found out about Fox's dilemma might be a tad difficult to do honestly. Probably not be in his best interest to reveal that he's sneaking onto the computer against their will before telling them that he's actually a responsible and obedient child, when he's given the chance to be
I know you probably won't listen to this, but here's what I suggest as a means of getting through this problem. First, calm down. As for your CSAS friends, you can always see us in-town, and truth be told, you didn't really talk to most of us as often as you do now when you did have your net privaleges. As for your other internet buddies, they aren't going anywhere.
If you ever plan to get on the internet again in broad daylight, you're going to have to earn back your parents' trust. Phaser can't do that for you (though not for lack of trying ). You can do this by bargaining with them, for starters. Promise them you won't give out any personal information about yourself without their specific permission. If you're talking to anyone worth hanging with online, they'll understand and not hold it against you. Ask your parents to observe a discussion between you and some of your online friends, helping to show them that they aren't being hostile or suggesting naughty things.
Oh, and the most important thing... How about no longer sneaking onto the computer, since everytime you do it you jeapordize your parents' long-term trust in you (something that's nasty hard to regain) as well as risk adding months or years to your "no-net" policy.
Finally, be patient. It could take quite a bit of time to convince your parents to let you back on the internet by yourself. Significantly longer if you get caught sneaking on.
I really could care less, I've heard that saying way too much. Just because some people have it bad off, doesn't make my life heaven.
Well, to tell the truth, it does come pretty close. Did a little calculation or two and figured out a more compelling way to give the statistic I gave above. 1.1 billion people is about 3.7 times the entire population of the United States. Living on a dollar a day. There are more important things in life than talking to friends every day. Like... food. And shelter... And clothing.
It's noble and all that you're willing to speak directly to his parents, Phaser, but it does present a coupla problems. First off, most adults, no matter how nice and understanding, won't be thrilled taking advice on how to raise their child from a high schooler. Secondly, you'll have to lie quite a bit if you want to talk to them at all. Explaining how you found out about Fox's dilemma might be a tad difficult to do honestly. Probably not be in his best interest to reveal that he's sneaking onto the computer against their will before telling them that he's actually a responsible and obedient child, when he's given the chance to be
I know you probably won't listen to this, but here's what I suggest as a means of getting through this problem. First, calm down. As for your CSAS friends, you can always see us in-town, and truth be told, you didn't really talk to most of us as often as you do now when you did have your net privaleges. As for your other internet buddies, they aren't going anywhere.
If you ever plan to get on the internet again in broad daylight, you're going to have to earn back your parents' trust. Phaser can't do that for you (though not for lack of trying ). You can do this by bargaining with them, for starters. Promise them you won't give out any personal information about yourself without their specific permission. If you're talking to anyone worth hanging with online, they'll understand and not hold it against you. Ask your parents to observe a discussion between you and some of your online friends, helping to show them that they aren't being hostile or suggesting naughty things.
Oh, and the most important thing... How about no longer sneaking onto the computer, since everytime you do it you jeapordize your parents' long-term trust in you (something that's nasty hard to regain) as well as risk adding months or years to your "no-net" policy.
Finally, be patient. It could take quite a bit of time to convince your parents to let you back on the internet by yourself. Significantly longer if you get caught sneaking on.