Video Games stole my kid! How do I get him back?

I have 3 sons ages 2, 5, and 7 and another one due in April. Their father and I are divorced and we have joint custody. For his birthday, my 7 year old got a Spongebob video game. Since then, every time I come to pick them up, the 2 and 5 year old are excited to go with me, but the 7 year old never wants to come because he wants to stay and play his sponge bob video game at his father's house.



I got him a Simpsons game to play here, so now he doesn't complain so much. It makes me feel bad that it came to that though. I really don't like video games and i think there are much better things he could do with his time. But I got him one anyway just so he didn't complain so much about coming to my house.



So this morning he spent almost 2 hours playing his game and then I told him to turn it off and go outside and play. After lunch he played his game a little while longer then I made him go outside again. I took them back to their Dad's this evening and he told his dad that I locked him outside all day! A complete lie of course. The doors are never locked here, we live in the country. He and his brother weren't even outside all day and when they were they were running in and out every few minutes using the bathroom, getting drinks, snacks, complaining about each other, lunch, dinner, etc. It makes me feel horrible that he would say that. I feel like video games have stolen my son! What can I do?Video Games stole my kid! How do I get him back?
First explain to the father that you did not do that and you wanted him to play outside instead of sitting around all day so he could get some exercise. Also you might to have a discussion with him about limiting his game playing at his dad's house. Ask if maybe he can allow the boy to only play video games for 2 hours a day, after he's done all his chores and homework. He needs to understand that playing with toys and games are a privilege, not a right. If the dad refuses, then you can't really do anything except to enforce the rules at your house. You have to be strict, you can't be your child's friend. You have to be their authority figure in all circumstances if you want them to grow up to be useful members of society.
Video games aren't the problem (the sole problem anyway). You've got a manipulative liar on your hands and you need to act now. How long ago did you divorce, what methods of discipline do you use and are they consistent and how does your ex handle things?Video Games stole my kid! How do I get him back?
God some people get so stupid about video games.



Some of mine and my husbands fondest childhood memories are of playing video games, espically when our parents played with us. Try pulling the stick out of your *** and join in the fun with your son.Video Games stole my kid! How do I get him back?
Well for me Id stop competing for the best friend award with the father and be the mother I wanted to be, and let the dad be the father he wanted to be. The video game thing will solve itself from there.
Explain to him that video games can be fun but they aren't meant to be played all of the time. Only force him to stop as a last resort. Try to suggest that he do something else.
Video games are not a problem. It's you. In theorem of children's behaviors, they get it from the parent. Stop blatantly lying in front of your kids!
Set boundaries. When he is at your house, he may play the game for x-amount of hours per day (may I recommend an hour or less, and maybe not every single day?) and make this contingent on behavior. If he constantly hassles you about it? Then he gets no gameplay time.



Let him know that it's fine (even if it isn't) that he plays more at his dad's house and you're glad that he looks forward to that, but that this is not the way things are in your house.



If he decides to lie to his dad about you treating him poorly? Fine. But that will further limit his time to play games at your house. It's his choice then. I see nothing wrong with the dad at least being aware that the rules are different at your house, even if it is something you don't see eye-to-eye on.



Sometimes these tactics work with my girls. We do zero video games, and strictly limit tv/videos. My eldest went through a phase where she would insist on watching TV, but I countered with, "The more you insist, the less you get. If you're that addicted, maybe you've just had too much." It took awhile, but it eventually sunk in and she's mostly dropped it. I would expect your son to test the boundaries at first also, particularly since he's older and it seems the older mine get the more they like to test the rules. But I certainly empathize.



As for him preferring the dad over you? My best friend ha been running in circles on this issue with her ex-husband and their child for 15 years. It seems no matter what you do, they are going to prefer one parent to the other at any given time -- and often will demonize the other. Often the permissive parent gets more time on the pedestal than the one who is genuinely looking out for their child's best interest. It's not fair, but having two permissive parents trying to outdo one another could have catastrophic results in the long-run. You'll be doing your son more favors to set boundaries, even if it is an uphill battle -- and to some extent, it probably will be so long as he is a child.
welcome to the year 2011. he is 7 and doesn't have an opinion. u r his mother and u can lay down the law. keep playing to a few hours and if he doesn't like it to bad to sad. if he pushes it take away altogether ur the boss not a 7 year old.i feel like a fool if i couldn't control a child. i don't care what they think i am the adult and i know better then they do...
Alright, 2 hours is nothing. I'm 13 and I play ALL day. Trust me it doesn't affect me. But for their age, they should enjoy life as a kid, like when I was a kid I played with action figures, and soccer balls. Electronics then took to the next level. Swiftly grabbing children's attention. So some systems, like the Xbox 360 has a parental control, set the rating you want, set the timer. etc etc. this can be done under settings. Then when it turns off tell your child to play with his toys or go outside. (Under parental supervision). Now if games are still what they want. Then games they will get. Get PS3 Move with the PS3 system. Or get Kinect* (only works with xbox 360) or get a Wii* probably the cheapest of them all. These 3 systems help your child exercise and have fun. Kinect is the coolest but more expensive, you are basically the controller. There's a game on Kinect called Kinectimals. There are animals, and you can pet them using your hand. No controller! Wii has sports and stuff that come with it, so your boy can be playing baseball or tennis or something. And it has a fitness and training section in Wii Sports. PS3 Move is basically the Wii but more expensive. Good luck.

Does anyone have any cheats for spongebob the movie game for xbox? I`m stuck.?

I can`t get up chocolate creek....and I just need help yes I am24 and its a kid game but I love spongebobDoes anyone have any cheats for spongebob the movie game for xbox? I`m stuck.?
I need cheats tooDoes anyone have any cheats for spongebob the movie game for xbox? I`m stuck.?
well if i were you i would go to www.gamefaqs.com or www.gamefudge they alaways help me when im stuck on a game.lolz i hope this helps.that helped me beat it!!!!WAIT I THINK IT DID OK NVM LOLZ.

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What is the best website that has a lot of cheat codes for spongebob movie game(gamecube)?

Try http://www.cheatcc.com/gc/sbsptm.html it has a ton of cheats for that game.What is the best website that has a lot of cheat codes for spongebob movie game(gamecube)?
gamefaqs.comWhat is the best website that has a lot of cheat codes for spongebob movie game(gamecube)?
try cheatplanet.comWhat is the best website that has a lot of cheat codes for spongebob movie game(gamecube)?
try IGN.com

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Spongebob Battle for Bikini Bottom- Kelp Forest?

hey guys i have the game Spongebob Battle for Bikini Bottom for gamecube, and i have been having trouble with Kelp Forest. I just got there and i am already stuck lol. i was wondering if you guys have any websites that could help me with Kelp Forest or if you guys could tell me how to get out of the first little section where mrs.Puff tells you about the missing campers. thanks!!!!Spongebob Battle for Bikini Bottom- Kelp Forest?
Go to gamefaqs.com.They have walkthroughs there that tell you where to go and what to do.I aways use them when im stuck on certain parts of games.When you get there just search for the game and system.

I need instructions for the "Game of Life", SpongeBob Squarepants Edition?

I got the game at a yard sale and it did not come with the rules/instructions and my 7yr old son and I cannot play... thank you,I need instructions for the "Game of Life", SpongeBob Squarepants Edition?
ok ao 1st put the board together



then separate the cards into 6 decks( pets, career, home, life, expense, raffle)place facedown near the gameboar



choose one palyyer to be the banker-this personis in charge of all the money in and out of the bank, seperate the $ piles by denomination, and each player gets 5 $100's ( banker must keep they're money seperate from the banks money)



each player chooses a pawn, then spins the spinner. the palyer spinning the highest # goes first. then continue playing in a clockwise direction.



spin thee spinner, and move that amount of spaces on the board.if you land on an open space, draw a card and follow its dirctions.



on your 1st turn decide whether to go to college or career, then spin as in a reegular turn.



if you land on career chice sopcae then oick from career deck of cards



if pet space, then pet deck of cards, and pay adoption fee



pick a home space, pick 2 home cards, pick one home for yourself, and pay monthly rent, then palce unpickrd home card back in pile, and continue turn.



life space, life cards, you can earn life tiles



green raffle spaces, raffles cards, if you want to enter the raffle pay the bank $100 , then spin the spinner, if the spinner stops on any of your numbers on your ticket, then you win, and keep the ticket, if you dont return to bottom of pile.



red spaces, are pay days, then collect the salary indicated on you bank card.



change jobs space, draw 2 career cards, picka new career, and return the other card--- optional if you do not wsnt ot change jobs, you do not have to.



if the bank runs out of life tiles players amy cash in thiers for a $100 in return.



shady shoals rest home space-- when you reach it stop, spin the spinner, if you spin a10 earn a freee raffle card, spin again to see if you've won, if you dont spin a 10 however, end you turn.





to see who won, after reaching shady dhoals resting home,, place career and pet cards out of play, cash your raffle cards into the bank for its dollar value. cash your home card into the bank for the amount ndicated on teh card. cash you life tiles into the bank for $100 each. the player with the highest nrt worth wins, or the litlle kid who cant count wins- so that they're happy:)



purple spaces mean to spin again



you can continue plaing even without money
Here is the link to the instructions. Goodluck!

Link for games starting with L.



http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=cs_instructions%26amp;letter=L



Direct link to pdf file.





http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Life_the_Game_of_Spongebob_Squarepants.pdf

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I need instructions for the "Game of Life", SpongeBob Squarepants Edition?
The rules are probably at Hasbro's web site. Go to www.hasbro.com. Click "Customer Service." Click "Rules." Click "L" for "Life" or maybe "G" for "Game of Life." Scroll down to the title and click on title to download the rules.I need instructions for the "Game of Life", SpongeBob Squarepants Edition?
if you or a friend have the original game of life, i am sure the instructions are similar. As far as the Spongebob edition of the game goes, i prefer the original.

Who has the spongebob monopoly game?

i dont have it and i want to have it but first i need your opinion: should i buy life or monopoly spongebobWho has the spongebob monopoly game?
Monopoly Spongebob, it rules.
I have a game 'Monopoly SpongeBob SquarePants Edition'



Download game link

http://www.fileserve.com/file/7FrRNrs



I hope you all can share these links with friends, family and acquaintances. web, e-mail, social networks, Blogs ect.

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Who has the spongebob monopoly game?
You just need to extract the files to play.

* Serial numbers are not required, just 'copy-and-play'



In that file there are two games SpongeBob;

1.SpongeBob SquarePants Edition (Monopoly)

2.SpongeBob SquarePants Edition (Collapse)

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Who has the spongebob monopoly game?
Note;

'secret character' cuma boleh dibuka selepas dapat mengumpul kesemua 12 bonus cards.



secret code is 'spongestar' atau 'SPONGESTAR'



'HAVE FUN'

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Spongebob Monopoly is so much more fun than life! i have both and i would pick spongebob over life ANY day :)
i say monopoly spongebob.. its much more fun!
monopoly spongbob,beacause it has more fun into it than life.life is just all you do is you spin a wheel and go the amont of spaces it says.but in monopoly spongbob you could go to jail and you could get rich and you cold have a funer time in monopoly spongbob than life
life !
I have it and its ACE , well worth trying ,,Spongebob all the way

In The Spongebob Squarepants Game for PS2?

How do you get the Sonic Wave Guitar? Do you guys know where it is in the level Bubble Blowing Baby Hunt? I have been looking for it all mornin! I need the key to the patty wagon or watever its called! PLEASE HELP! thanks :PIn The Spongebob Squarepants Game for PS2?
The best advise i can offer you is to to check in the electronics mart then if that fails contact the manufacture...