I'm not one of those people that are AGAINST games. I love games myself. However, having Autism in the mix can shake things up a little and make things difficult. When you have a kid that that has a mind that is extremely obsessed by games. Eat, thinks, breathes games to the point of starving himself because he can't imagine doing anything else, it can make life tough when games are pulled from him. Even when I had time limits. He would pace and obsess until it was time again for games. Even if it wasn't till the next day. I couldn't talk to Chaz about anything else because it was like he was in a zone. Anyway, after painting that picture for you, I think maybe you'll understand why I sold both our game systems. So what do we do now? Life is a little different. I did take the time to find kid friendly, learning type games on the computer. Like PBS KIDS and stuff like that. They have a link to all of them on the computer. So this is what our family has been up to since Life After Games!
Kyle has learned that he LOVES puzzles. He has taken this one apart three times to redo it again. I'm a puzzle lover myself so this is awesome.
Handcuffing their little sister is another way to pass time......
The boys have discovered how much they love my absolute favorite comic Calvin and Hobbes! They'll sit and read it for a long time.
Homeschooling takes me about 7 hours a day so that's where a lot of my time goes. It WAS easier when I could work with one kid and the other kids would be playing games. It was SOOO much easier. But the price to pay was just too high so I have to find other ways. Trust me, I felt like crying when the game systems were sold too. It was worth it though. :) I got my Chaz back.
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That is awesome. I remember when we got rid of our tv back in 1985/1986. I was afraid it was going to be awful for my oldest son Michael who lived in front of the television. Boy was I wrong. He started playing outside, reading books, playing board games. Sure made life a lot nicer. You are a awsome mom to see the needs of your children and put their needs in front of their wants. I know it is not always easy but I think you are great!!!!
I agree with Debra! You are an awesome Mom. My mother always says "you are their mother, not their friend." Mother's do what is best for their kids. Love the handcuffs, by the way--too funny!
good for you for doing what you think is best! My 4 year old is like that...he can easily be obsessed to the point of constant tears so today he is not allowed on any electronics...
Griffin would be lost without his electronic games! I don't know if I could stand the temper tantrums if I took them away... I really don't!
I love Calvin and Hobbes too. It's a shame there's no new ones anymore.
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