Bringing Solomon Under Control
Help Ourselves

Many years ago, one of my bosses told me, "If you don't help yourself, nobody can help you."

After knowing my son Solomon was addicted to the computer game, he has become violent. I did not know whom to turn to for help. Nowadays the school children are like the little emperors. The teachers are like the official under a feudal ruler and they have to play safe. Finally, I turned to my God.

After praying for a few days, I got an idea. I have to discipline Solomon in playing computer game.

A week before the year-end school examination, I told Solomon that he should totally stop playing computer game during the examination days.

Three days before the examination, I kept his notebook computer and told him that he could not use my desktop computer in playing game too.

After keeping the computer, Solomon turned to the television programs. He sat in front of the television when he was back from school. I kept praying for him. One night, I discovered that although the television was on, Solomon was reading his textbook and notes.

On the last day of the examination, I made an agreement with Solomon before returning the notebook computer to him. He can only play the computer game for 90 minutes per day. He also needs to take a break after the 45 minutes.

There was a Chinese saying that a silly loving mother spoils the child. As the teachers need to play safe, we as parents have to help our children from becoming a little emperor. Help ourselves!


28.11.2006