Fortnite: Raging teenager

[KleinBoontjie]

Thanks for the replies.

As to the parenting style it's sort of out of my hands. I'm not his biological father. Also I was bought up in a very strict way, but my SO won't let me "be like my father was" as she puts it.
If it were up to me the game would be deleted and he would lose all rights to my PC.

So, not your kid, but your hardware......I see two solutions:

1. kick him off the PC and let the SO buy him one
2. Uninstall fortnite and install Roblox!!!

 

[schuits]

Corporal punishment at home is illegal. Not that I care much, but if he tells his biological father I will get in ****.
Also in the past when he has been smacked he just kinda gives you a blank stare.

 

[The_MAC]

I say you walk up to the PC, grab the power cable, roll it once around your hand like you do with a dog-leash when you need to increase your hold, and give him a proper beating over his buttocks... Less effort.

 

[The_MAC]

Corporal punishment at home is illegal. Not that I care much, but if he tells his biological father I will get in ****.
Also in the past when he has been smacked he just kinda gives you a blank stare.

Ok, that is a key bit of info right there..

 

[Batista]

Congrats. I didn't think you could miss the point so thoroughly but you have exceeded my expectations.

I always exceed expectations Not everyone is a social butterfly though.

 

[UrBaN963]

I always exceed expectations Not everyone is a social butterfly though.

True; and not saying he should be. But tact and manners are learned.

 

[newby_investor]

My 2cents - the ask once only or get moered (read: butt-meets-belt) option works more often than not.

Only thing is that this approach is now actually illegal and you can do jail time for it.

Discipline is imporant, but there are other ways of doing it than physical violence.

Edit:

Corporal punishment at home is illegal.

looks as though someone got there just before me...

 

[Trompie67]

You're treating a symptom, not a cause. It's simple - 1 hour of gameplay a week during the week. He can pick the time. Weekends he gets double that - again, he can pick the time. If he rages, his session is expired and you pull the plug on the PC. I don't see how the hell you as a parent is afraid of "fueling his rage".

+1

Your son sounds like a arsehole. He needs some sorting out. I would hate to see what type of adult he is going to become.

I would pull the plug on the PC as soon as he gets loud and he can then use it again the next day. If he does it again, in two days time etc etc

+1 as well

Thanks for the replies.

As to the parenting style it's sort of out of my hands. I'm not his biological father. Also I was bought up in a very strict way, but my SO won't let me "be like my father was" as she puts it.
If it were up to me the game would be deleted and he would lose all rights to my PC.

Let me understand this nicely. You may have no say on controlling him when he's using YOUR equipment. Easy. Stop letting him use your equipment.

He's 13 years. Plenty of aggression and energy.

My son was 16 before he was allowed to play (at our house anyway) his first FPS and/or violent game. In ffact, Fortnite is the first of it's type that he's played. Zero aggression issues. He does ride either MX, downhill mountain bikes or dirt jumpers daily though. No time on the PS4 during the school week. 2 hours a day over weekends once homework and/or studying is done. If it's convenient for us as he plays on a PS4 which is connected to the TV & HT in the lounge, so if we're watching something he cannot play.

 

[KingMikel]

It doesn't sound like he has ADHD, I think it's more likely that he's on the spectrum. That is an issue.

I think you rather need to see a psychologist to plan the best way forward.

This will only cause issues with you 3.

 

[Mista_Mobsta]

Only thing is that this approach is now actually illegal and you can do jail time for it.

Discipline is imporant, but there are other ways of doing it than physical violence.

Edit:

looks as though someone got there just before me...

As much as people want to try and regulate it, it's not physical violence...it's physical punishment. Two very different concepts. When used correctly, kids understand the difference between the two very quickly. One gains respect, other loses respect.

 

[newby_investor]

As much as people want to try and regulate it, it's not physical violence...it's physical punishment. Two very different concepts. When used correctly, kids understand the difference between the two very quickly. One gains respect, other loses respect.

I recognise your opinion as fair and reasonable, though I disagree.

However, it's kind of moot now, since corporal punishment in its entirety is illegal. Sure, probably still occurs behind closed doors, but IMO the risks of jail time outweigh the benefits. There are other methods to discipline a child which don't risk trouble with the law.

Edit: this doesn't imply that I think it should be illegal.

 

[werny]

One of those will do wonders, and they are cheap, no programming required.

 

[Ninja'd]

One of those will do wonders, and they are cheap, no programming required.

Nah, he needs to be introduced to la chancla.

 

[Neoprod]

I tried Outside once. Graphics were sub-par, a single save slot and was filled with microtransactions. I immediately went back to Zelda.

That game is pay to win...sucks. Only gets easier if you get the Rich Parents or Lotto DLC.

 

[Adenoid Hynkel]

Is it just me or does the mentioned son in the thread seem like a d!ck#3ad???

And why do you let him shout if it's a problem for you? Discipline the little idiot. This it's a new world crap is ruining the little ones.
I would belt a child if they don't listen. My parents raised me like that, I would get f&@ked up literally for just walking away if my parent's were talking, not that I will raise my kids like that but if I say no and it goes on, the missus will either throw her shoe in his direction or my belt will eat his arse.

You sound more aggressive than OPs son.

 

[Soul Assassin]

I hope she doesn't buy him skins in the game, the good skins are ~$20.

 

[Deep Zero]

Film him playing, to let him see what it looks looks like when he behaves in that manner. Or get him to watch some introllsive clips on youtube so he can see just how stupid and immature raging kids are.

You can also post his username here and we can all send him invites and try send him over the edge .

 

[RazedInBlack]

How old is this little shyte?

 

[Ho3n3r]

How old is this little shyte?

13.

 

[Koosie]

I will create a Fiverr post with "Fortnite coaching". Maybe if his skill increases he will rage less in this case I will charge R2000 per hour.