Yeah, it's called taking it away from him. Just physically take the ethernet cord and tell that bitch to do his homework.

Unplug the modem and put it in your pants.

If you have access to creating either Java or C applications, the script would be easy.

You'd just have a timer that activates a computer shut down or just close the program you think he'd be using.

You can find scripts that do this on google, but might need slight modification.

You could also try doing it with a .bat file, but with .bat files you get a little pop up first and if he's quite computer literate, he'll spot that something is causing it and look for the latest installed programs/files and find it.

Search google for ".bat timed shutdown" for examples of it.

Java and C applications would be better though as they don't produce the little black popup that .bat files do.

filter his mac address when you think he has been on the internet long enough

My friends apartment complex has free Internet for everyone there, but they shut it off at 12. So I know It is possible to set a timer on the Internet I just don't know how

How does he connect to the internet? Wired or Wireless via a router?

Try talking to him.

If you think talking away his computer/internet/games will solve anything, you're an idiot. Sorry.

I only read the thread title.

>make a .bat file
>shutdown -s -f -c -t 30
this will shutdown the pc in 30 seconds. you can also remove the -t parameter and add the bat file to task scheluder, create a new task and set up a time you want the pc to shut down.

>>7719963
Wired.

And I want to try this approach because I've already tried the obvious method of pulling the cord out, turning off the modem or the power.

I would like to see the reaction when it abruptly shuts off for him in the middle of when he's doing something "important". That brings across a stronger message then turning it off at the beginning, which he'll plug back in later anyway. There are other people in this house that need to use our (current) single computer, and along with flunking school he is also taking up the time of other people in the household.

If it is a software solution for Windows, chances are he would just learn how to hack it.

There are hardware timers, but using them in a tamper-proof way is pretty unwieldy. If you're a handyman more than a hacker, consider the solution in the pic.

Of course, all it takes for him is to find another power cord for the computer, and switch. I'm pretty sure there are lockable cabinets you put the whole PC in, to prevent people from unplugging them.

Why not just talk to him instead, and agree on some rules, maybe even set up a system of punishments/rewards? If he does well on an assignment, he gets to game a little more.

>>7719860
>I would relish nothing more then watching him playing with his boyfriends online and suddenly crash

You're failing as a parent.

You should sit down and have an intelligent discussion with him, about his future and his current habits.

Judging by your OP, I would suggest you first Google how to have an intelligent discussion as I doubt you've ever had one.

Your son needs help, guidance and a friendly advisor with whom he can confide and seek counsel from, not punishment.

Treat him to a meal somewhere and do some activities with him.

There was a thread here some time ago about how smacking children makes their IQ drop and worsens their behaviour. The studies also indicate that punishment in general is not a good option, but self actualisation and friendly guidance and assistance are the best options.

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>>7719983
>>7719983
He may an hero if you actually take away everything from him.

>>7720036
Poor word choice perhaps, but I'm helpless right now. I've tried many things, and I have talked extensively with him about this, but he ignores me. He has no life outside the computer, and I honestly don't have a problem with him playing games, but he has no priorities. He'll spend hours in front of the computer and the only time he'll ever apply himself to school is late at night when he has a test or exam the next day.

>>7720100
>the only time he'll ever apply himself to school is late at night when he has a test or exam the next day

Well, there's a start. He obviously cares about trying to do his tests, he just needs the correct stimulus and encouragement.

But seriously, your OP sounds like a pathetic teenager trying to get one over on their sibling with a stupid practical joke.

You seriously need to work on your parenting skills. Google parenting skills and possibly find someone local you can go and see who can teach you to be a better parent.

Raising a child is a skill that requires knowledge and determination. You don't just spit them out and let them grow, you have to nurture them, which takes knowledge of how to do so.

If I tried to grow a crop of vegetables, I'd have to do my research first wouldn't I?

If you love your son, then learn to be a good parent. Find someone who can teach you. Look through adverts for parent guidance or parent teaching or whatever they call it.

You are unfit to be a parent as of this moment.

>>7720057
This is a fear that also came to my mind. He has no social life, we live in a bad neighborhood along with that so as far as I know he only has a few actual friends in reality, and he only meets them at school. Ironically when I went to a parent teacher meeting I learned that those children are also horrible students, and I fear he gets an influence from them.

He stopped looking at me as a role model long ago, to no surprise, because I'm failing as a parent. The only thing I would like more then anything right now though is to help him wake up and get a grip on his life.

>>7720100
"Force him" into sports.

How old is he? Can he attend the gym?

Every human being has a positive stimuli for physical activity, so you can't possibly feel that you're doing something that isn't in the end well for your son.

>>7719860

Quit bringin up your son's ass on 4chan, you pathetic dying carcass

>>7720139
>He stopped looking at me as a role model long ago

And taking away his games behind his back will make him love you soooo much.

Get help. You're an idiot.

>>7720154
He used to play sports, he used to go out all the time. Then he dropped it and grew into this state.

I've extended my hand numerous times on helping him start something new, being there side by side for him, but he has never taken it. I fear he prefers to listen to his "family" on the internet.

>>7720187
He's rejected you. You need to understand why and you can't do that on your own.

Get help. Read the Tiger Mom book and go see a parent guidance professional.

>>7720139
>He has no social life, we live in a bad neighborhood.

If this is the same person as the OP, that may be the real reason why your son might be glued to the TV. He doesn't know any other activities outside technology use.
>>7720235
>Read the Tiger Mom book...
It's more of a personal experience than a actual advice book.

>and go see a parent guidance professional.

That could work.

>forcing him to realize he's been on too long

No, this is called NOT parenting. You have to actually talk to the boy. Communicate. He's on the stupid as fuck videogame because he has no one and nothing else to show him what it means to live.

>>7720483

Actually, talking to him won't help.

Just get your own fucking life and stop worrying about him. Human beings know how to raise themselves very well when left to their own devices. Stop trying to control him.

Wow, maybe...uhm, maybe you need to ...actually start being a parent?! Could it be?!
How about you tell him WHY it's a good idea to study. If you don't have an answer to that other than "that's just what you need to do to get ahead duh" then you are a fail parent.
He plays computer games because he fails at life. And YOU are responsible for that. Who the fuck else? He is a kid, he is exactly like you made him.
I was mad at my parents for a long time because they never actually ..parented. The only thing they ever did, was that my mother forced me to stop playing games after 2h each day. When I grew older, that requirement continually vanished. And obviously I started gaming all day every day. Because forcing a time is not parenting, it's nothing. My parents have and had no clue about parenting.
YOU are responsible for giving your kid values. Tell him why the fuck he should care about anything in life. If you can't give him an answer to that, why the fuck are *you* going to work? Just because you have to? Then YOU are the real failure here. Not your kid, he is just the product of your failed ass.

>>7720507
>Human beings know how to raise themselves very well when left to their own devices.

Y...you're not serious, are you?

go to his computer, create an administrator account, shutdown remotely when he's being a bitch using the shutdown command and the UNC name of his computer