My 7 year old son is completely addicted to YouTube, Roblox and Fortnite and I’m at my wits end. Ever since school ended, he’s been spending 6-8 hours per day sitting at the computer, switching back and fourth between YouTube and his games. I have to convince him to go outside and play, which he complains about, and then just comes back inside 5 minutes later asking to go back on the computer. I’ve set timers, made chore lists, signed him up for camp, ANYTHING to get him off and do something else. It doesn’t work. As soon as he has the chance, he’s right back on it. His attitude and behavior is horrendous afterwards. He starts using bad language, doesn’t listen, fights with his younger brother, punches himself in the head when he doesn’t get his way ... it’s the complete opposite of the child I know.Tonight was the last straw. It was dinner time and I told him he needed to get off the computer for the night. At this point, he’s been on it for hours. He didn’t listen so I walked over to him and told him again to please turn it off. He slammed the computer desk with his fists, started hitting himself in the head, and was saying he wanted to kill himself. He then took my phone charger cable and pretended to whip me with it in a very angry demeanor. I immediately unplugged the computer and told him he’s not mature enough to handle youtube or his games anymore and that from now on, it will not be allowed in this household. I told him we can try again in another year or so. Obviously he threw a fit and I ended up putting him to bed early. He’s been in his room crying ever since.I’m at a loss. I really don’t know how to handle this. My child is NOT this kid who he has become. He has always been so sweet and respectful and has the biggest heart. He’s never acted out in public, even as a toddler, and ALWAYS listens. I don’t know if I’m handling this the correct way, if there’s something else I could be doing, or what. I desperately need advice from parents who have some experience with this. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2vzESX4
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