my son started high school this year, and they had to have their own laptop, so reluctantly we had to purchase one for him and his twin.  None of my children have phones, as that is another thing that they would have a problem with, as I feel they do not need them, and several of their friends parents also feel the same way. They can call me anytime from school if they need to contact me He just watches utube mainly, does not have any social media accounts, but unless I take his computer away from him he will sit watching some of these shows for hours. I have tried to block u-tube with our ISP, but sometimes some channels are helpful to other members in the househole.  Blocking the internet makes it difficult for the other kids to do their homework as some of the things they need online access to. When I do take away his computer he gets angry and says he hates us etc, and its an awefull feeling when your child says that to you :( ... View more

@Kalis, the have similar and different interests.  His sisters find him quite annoying at times.  The twins have friends in common both girls & boys.  There is 17 months between the twins and their younger sister ... View more

thanks for your reply @NickiPower, U-tube videos mostly.  He isolates himself and then he cracks it.    My husband generally leaves home at 6am or earlier and often not home before 6pm.   The only day he is home is Friday, and he will take them to school and pick them up.  I have disconnected the internet on a few occasions, but that really just makes my sons temper worse, he somethimes fights with his sisters.  They have similar and different interests. ... View more

I have 3 kids, 14 yo girl/boy twins and a singleton daugher who is nearly 13. As their school requires each child to have their own computer they all have a laptop.  However My son is addicted to his computer, and gets angry and has a meltdown when you ask him to turn it off.  I am not really sure how to deal with this, his father works long hours and I am often the one parenting them.  He and his father often butt heads. Thanks   ... View more