Year help: Im 14 years olds, my parents are really mad at me because I hang out on my computer too much, but I also get good grades. - Help.com

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talk to them, you wont want to but your going to have to, talk to a teacher, anyone tell them that you do study and you can still be on your computer alot, im the same, my mam thinks i dont study, i got a french speaking exam coming up and ive tried my best to learn 6 frigging paragraphs but so far i have only learned 1 i need to study, just to keep them happy get a schedule, study for an hour or whatever and go on your comp for a bit etc, but you do need to talk to them, you will hate it but it will help. good luck x

Ok, take a deep breath.

First, take some comfort that it’s not all about you. Your parents have their own problems and they are most likely angry or flipping out because of something going on in their own lives. My own parents were like that when I was growing up and now that I’m older, I can understand the kind of stresses they were under.

Second, consider that the computer is a great tool but you will have a far better life if you get out of the house and spend as much time as you can interacting with interesting people (not gangs, mind you) and join some clubs or something. You need to develop your social skills (I certainly needed to develop mine… I spent too much time on the computer as a kid). You’ll develop plenty of confidence and supportive friendships.

I know depression and I know parents, I am one. They love you and only want the best. computers destroy your eyes and your other aspects of your health. I should know I am a programmer.

Would it really hurt to be on the computer a little less? addictions whether it be drugs alcohol or computers can seriously mess up your life. are you addicted? answer yes! because you are upset that your parents don’t want you to spend so much time on it.

Enlist your mother and fathers help in reducing the time on the computer. and like linuxya says consider their stresses. like it or not as best we try to hide our own stress from our children its not possible. If you let them help you just think you are actually helping them!