For example, say they have a project at school and/or the library where they have to do research on “Social Media” and its history, uses, and affect upon modern day culture. My ex, her husband and I are not there to supervise what Websites they may encounter and/or the school and/or library may not have the proper safeguards and filters installed (V-chips) that we have in place in our …show more content…
living room, kitchen, dining room, etc)
• At least “one” adult must be present in order for our children to use computer (s). Adult means, anyone who is 18 years or older, and has full mental capacity to make critical and competent moral choices of “right” and “wrong.”
• Most libraries have a “one to two-hour” limit on computer access per day. We have a similar time-limit, which is “two-hours” for ordinary usage for homework assignments, and another additional hour or two for entertainment purposes (gaming, video streaming, etc.) More time may be given if needed for school assignments and special or more entertainment activities. However, all members of the family must agree upon extra computer usage before the extra time is given.
• Any abuse of computer “privileges” (computer usage is a “privilege,” not a “right” in our homes) will result in a “one-day” suspension of privileges, and more, if the abuse (s) are serious and grievous in nature (Note: Suspension of computer usage applies not only to children, but also to adult members of our family. This serves as an “accountability” tool for all members of our