In reply to Post #73
If that were my Granddaughter, me and my son would teach HER to ignore. The parents of her classmates would be talked to.
I understand you have a hundred anecdotes about the evils of the internet, as do I, but seriously, how each anecdote should relate to me I don't understand? My Missus, my Granddaughter, my ...? What reaction from me, or anyone for that matter do you hope to illicit?
A GENUINE word of advice because it really seems to be eating you up something bad. There is little you or I can do about it, and dwelling on it is bad for the soul. I understand you hope to change the way people think and act but I also know that is a battle even governments aren't willing to wage.
My way to protect my kids was basically censorship. And the router went OFF when they went to bed. At the time it was tough, but they thank me for it now.
That's my lot on the subject. All the best.
If that were my Granddaughter, me and my son would teach HER to ignore. The parents of her classmates would be talked to.
I understand you have a hundred anecdotes about the evils of the internet, as do I, but seriously, how each anecdote should relate to me I don't understand? My Missus, my Granddaughter, my ...? What reaction from me, or anyone for that matter do you hope to illicit?
A GENUINE word of advice because it really seems to be eating you up something bad. There is little you or I can do about it, and dwelling on it is bad for the soul. I understand you hope to change the way people think and act but I also know that is a battle even governments aren't willing to wage.
My way to protect my kids was basically censorship. And the router went OFF when they went to bed. At the time it was tough, but they thank me for it now.
That's my lot on the subject. All the best.
In reply to Post #75
Thank heavens Joss. My nephew is in a better place mate, he's at Uni now, guess what the cure was for him? Same as for your son. No internet. I know you Joss, I know you are a great parent. My sister is a fantastic parent too.
Most kids, do not have great parents like you two. My nephew was affected so much worse than your son, but you saw it. Lockdown done that to loads of kids. My nephew will have this with him for the rest of his life. He was a proper sharp on the ball kid, it's scary how it changed him.
The internet is far to savage a place for children. If I had a kid now they would literally be going nowhere near it. That's from someone who makes their living from the internet.
It's not just here either. It's happening everywhere.
I'm off to have a relaxing evening that involves no internet. I have a day off today. Had a business meeting this morning, was meant to be walking around a new lake right now Joss, but I literally can't be bothered. I am so tired it can wait for another day. I had a fantastic day though, the future is going to be very bright
Thank heavens Joss. My nephew is in a better place mate, he's at Uni now, guess what the cure was for him? Same as for your son. No internet. I know you Joss, I know you are a great parent. My sister is a fantastic parent too.
Most kids, do not have great parents like you two. My nephew was affected so much worse than your son, but you saw it. Lockdown done that to loads of kids. My nephew will have this with him for the rest of his life. He was a proper sharp on the ball kid, it's scary how it changed him.
The internet is far to savage a place for children. If I had a kid now they would literally be going nowhere near it. That's from someone who makes their living from the internet.
It's not just here either. It's happening everywhere.
I'm off to have a relaxing evening that involves no internet. I have a day off today. Had a business meeting this morning, was meant to be walking around a new lake right now Joss, but I literally can't be bothered. I am so tired it can wait for another day. I had a fantastic day though, the future is going to be very bright
In reply to Post #77
Too kind mate, but thank you for your kind words.
Its not easy being a parent at times, and sometimes with issues like the cancer of the internet, taking back control is the only way, even if it causes fairly short term rows.
I've just finished for a few days now, i might even have a wander down the lake myself, i went rudd fishing the other day....absolutely loved watching that little red tipped float, so much more mindfulness than bloody Instagram and so forth
Too kind mate, but thank you for your kind words.
Its not easy being a parent at times, and sometimes with issues like the cancer of the internet, taking back control is the only way, even if it causes fairly short term rows.
I've just finished for a few days now, i might even have a wander down the lake myself, i went rudd fishing the other day....absolutely loved watching that little red tipped float, so much more mindfulness than bloody Instagram and so forth
In reply to Post #76
Quote... If that were my Granddaughter, me and my son would teach HER to ignore. The parents of her classmates would be talked to.
And that shows exactly how much you really understand.
You and your son, would only find out after something terribly drastic has happened with your granddaughter. Do you honestly really think parents know what their kids are getting up too? Do you think you will be able to TEACH her anything after she has maybe tried to take her life first?
My parents never knew anything about what I was doing when I was kid, and I'll bet neither did yours. Kids are sneaky, they want to be grown up. We were the same. For us it was drinking, smoking, soft drugs.... Our parents never knew about any of it.
You would have no clue what your teenage granddaughter is up to when she's alone on her phone. Any parent who thinks they do is clueless.
It's too late to start teaching anything when you only find out when the worst has happened.
Thanks for your advice. I am going seriously.
Have a great evening.
Quote... If that were my Granddaughter, me and my son would teach HER to ignore. The parents of her classmates would be talked to.
And that shows exactly how much you really understand.
You and your son, would only find out after something terribly drastic has happened with your granddaughter. Do you honestly really think parents know what their kids are getting up too? Do you think you will be able to TEACH her anything after she has maybe tried to take her life first?
My parents never knew anything about what I was doing when I was kid, and I'll bet neither did yours. Kids are sneaky, they want to be grown up. We were the same. For us it was drinking, smoking, soft drugs.... Our parents never knew about any of it.
You would have no clue what your teenage granddaughter is up to when she's alone on her phone. Any parent who thinks they do is clueless.
It's too late to start teaching anything when you only find out when the worst has happened.
Thanks for your advice. I am going seriously.
Have a great evening.
In reply to Post #79
It's a huge can of worms and the one certainty is that nobody has the solution to it.
I've noticed some huge shifts in my job with youngsters- and parents' - and their responses to lockdowns, online learning, online activity more generally and the knock on effects on mental health and wellbeing
If you can encourage people to try something other than their phones and social media, then I'd argue there's some potential good in that.
Much like the source of the OP ... which is a good watch and might get people holding a rod and line instead of an iPhone...
It's a huge can of worms and the one certainty is that nobody has the solution to it.
I've noticed some huge shifts in my job with youngsters- and parents' - and their responses to lockdowns, online learning, online activity more generally and the knock on effects on mental health and wellbeing
If you can encourage people to try something other than their phones and social media, then I'd argue there's some potential good in that.
Much like the source of the OP ... which is a good watch and might get people holding a rod and line instead of an iPhone...
In reply to Post #80
I'm going to have to watch this clip now
I'm going to have to watch this clip now
In reply to Post #81
In reply to Post #71
Skimmed through the last 50 posts of unrelated shìte. Watched the film and really enjoyed it, great storytelling and what a fish, got to be one of the best looking I've seen in a long time.
Skimmed through the last 50 posts of unrelated shìte. Watched the film and really enjoyed it, great storytelling and what a fish, got to be one of the best looking I've seen in a long time.
In reply to Post #76
Easier said than done mate. I hope your granddaughter never gets bullied. If she does you will want to rip their necks off
Easier said than done mate. I hope your granddaughter never gets bullied. If she does you will want to rip their necks off
Best thing about this thread is that it peaked my curiosity to watch the vid, something I wouldn't normally do, and thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to others 👍 
In reply to Post #83
How do you know it was ***** if you didnt read it
How do you know it was ***** if you didnt read it
In reply to Post #83
Yeah mate that fish was sick wasn't it 🤭
Yeah mate that fish was sick wasn't it 🤭
I thought it's was good. It's a free video on a free platform, just enjoy it for what it is.
In reply to Post #86
Said I skimmed through...can see what a post is about without reading the whole thing.
Said I skimmed through...can see what a post is about without reading the whole thing.
Only one thing I picked up on after skimming through
The internet has a lot to answer for. More and more of the younger generation have mental health issues.
I agree, we are in an era of electronic communications and we do not know the real outcome as yet. I have read quite a bit and seen quite a bit and it's a sad state of affairs if **** online ruins kids life's or stresses them out to the point of damage ffs, one word, impressionable!
What happened to BMX bikes, games of footie or even fishing, it's a world full of bull****ters as a whole trying to best people often for their own gains with no real moderation, it's wrong, so ****ing wrong
The internet has a lot to answer for. More and more of the younger generation have mental health issues.
I agree, we are in an era of electronic communications and we do not know the real outcome as yet. I have read quite a bit and seen quite a bit and it's a sad state of affairs if **** online ruins kids life's or stresses them out to the point of damage ffs, one word, impressionable!
What happened to BMX bikes, games of footie or even fishing, it's a world full of bull****ters as a whole trying to best people often for their own gains with no real moderation, it's wrong, so ****ing wrong