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semicool
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Suggestions needed for a technology contract for a child
MapCoug
8/10/22 10:33am
Before (or in addition to) a contract, start with a router that lets you block
cougarmeister
8/10/22 10:48am
My current router allows for blocking specific sites
MapCoug
8/10/22 10:55am
You can do it a few ways without a router (for free).. OpenDNS Family Shield
TheLost
8/10/22 11:07am
I had bad luck in the past with OpenDNS, but its been a few years
MapCoug
8/10/22 11:10am
I haven't used OpenDNS, but have a 13yo, so I'll explore. Thx for the suggestion
cougarmeister
8/10/22 11:17am
Do you know how to have OpenDNS apply to phone when off Wifi?
AggieWeekendCougar
8/10/22 11:24am
You cant.. thats when you use your cellular carriers parental tools.
TheLost
8/10/22 11:27am
We do, but it would be nice to manage all in one place.
AggieWeekendCougar
8/10/22 11:49am
Make sure it blocks VPNs as well.
Bin01015
8/11/22 9:36am
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Buffalo
8/10/22 10:51am
Of course she will hate it, but her alternative is no access
MapCoug
8/10/22 10:53am
Also, I don't know that I would use the word "formal."
MapCoug
8/10/22 10:55am
The book "Parenting Your Out of Control Teenager" has a lot of info on how to
ImRonBurgundy?
8/10/22 10:55am
I am sure she will want you to have the same standard as her. Might be one thing
Bin01015
8/11/22 9:37am
I am already intending to give this contract to all my kids
MapCoug
8/11/22 12:46pm
Hang in there. It sounds like you are doing a great job. Teens can be so hard.
ImRonBurgundy?
8/10/22 10:52am
Seems like she needs a detox from technology, which it sounds like you're doing.
KingDave
8/10/22 10:55am
We have, thankfully, always restricted her from facebook, instagram, TikTok
MapCoug
8/10/22 11:09am
Just know that no matter what filters or restrictions you put on her
fredy
8/10/22 11:33am
I know, but kids mess up
MapCoug
8/10/22 11:38am
I know very well how you feel
fredy
8/10/22 11:56am
I don't think the issue is technology or even opposition per say
semicool
8/10/22 11:41am
We're trying
MapCoug
8/10/22 12:39pm
You may want to consider family counselling.
sammyh72
8/10/22 4:43pm
As someone who used to be a youth, it is my experience that often times the more
Powerbait DPM
8/11/22 4:00am
I agree completely
semicool
8/11/22 4:04am
Key is follow the spirit and not your emotional intelligence.
Bin01015
8/11/22 9:39am
I agree, but she has placed us in a tough spot
MapCoug
8/11/22 12:48pm
Yes, but have you let her know that you understand it's her choice and agency?
semicool
8/11/22 1:06pm
She is 13
MapCoug
8/11/22 2:08pm
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