What is Internet Addiction

Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is a theorized disorder coined by Ivan Goldberg, M.D., in 1997. It is compared to pathological gambling as diagnosed by the DSM-IV. Dr. Goldberg, ...

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How to protect your kids from an internet addict
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How do you protect your kids from the "other world" online when one of their parents whole life revolves around being online? How do you explain to them when they ask why Daddy doesn't want to spend time with them anymore? How do you shelter older kids who know what Dad is doing online with other women? I have moved out of our home, but they still see him for visitations, my attorney says there is not much I can do unless he breaks the law.
Posted on 02/26/09, 04:02 pm
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Reply #1 - 10/18/09  7:43pm
" Put the computer in a living room where you can see what sites they go on. "
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Reply #2 - 10/29/09  1:10pm
" You can not "shelter" kids... they know whats going on. I think it is best to make sure they can always come to you with any questions or concerns without any repercussions.

Their Dad should be discreet and if he is not then You (the other parent) needs to remind him of that.

And yes it goes without saying that the kids should never have a computer in their own room. Good Luck! "

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