3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

IvoryLena · Oct 3, 2005

I AM GUILTY:chair: !!!!!!I am a warcraft junky! An as silly as it seems, it is hard to not play. But alas, nursing school calls.....I only play about once a week now, if at all while in school. It is pretty much impossible to play the game without high speed internet though. So taking away the DSL is a good move. But from what I seen no one really likes to listen to anyone else when it come to taken advice when it's not asked for, especially about lifestyle choices. It takes a good falling on your face to teach you a lesson. An since he is so young he has plenty of time to pick himself back up and dust off. Ive falling many times but I learned I cant play warcraft while going to nursing school, theres just not enough hours in the day! He might have to choose which one he wants to do, but warcraft dont pay the bills. Good luck!

plantcitynurse · Oct 4, 2005

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AtlantaRN, RN · May 31, 2007

Update: son dropped out of nursing school, took a summer off (i thought that was gonna kill me)....anywhoo, now is in an apprenticship program for A & P with airplanes (airframe and powerplant). 18month program and he's happy as a clam. and I haven't heard "it isn't fair" for over a year now!

linda

ann945n, RN · May 31, 2007

Warcraft is a HORRIBLE time sucker. My husbands brother spends all day on that game and doesnt do much with his life. My husband likes the game as well but we set rules about him playing it since he was neglecting our relationship (which has improved 100 percent thank god). If I was you I would pull the plug on his internet use. Take it out of his room, if he needs the internet let him use your computer that (hopefully) isnt loaded with that game (that is Im asuming he lives with you) I hate that game... it sucks young men lives from them.....

RNMeg · May 31, 2007

I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned this..but as a young person, I can relate to your son, especially in the World of Warcraft area. I've seen lots of young people (guys especially) get sucked in..that game is addictive, like lots of other massively multiplayer online RPGs. You might consider getting him some help to break the habit if he's unable or unwilling to do it himself. The fact that he gets defensive when you mention the game is sort of a red flag.

rn/writer, RN · May 31, 2007

Note to posters:

The original message was posted in September of 2005. Message #39 in this thread is an update from the OP posted May 30, 2007. Please take this into account when posting. Thanks.

msdobson · May 31, 2007

Note to posters:
The original message was posted in September of 2005. Message #39 in this thread is an update from the OP posted May 30, 2007. Please take this into account when posting. Thanks.

Notice how I had TWICE put my foot in my mouth before noticing the time stamp. :imbar

rn/writer, RN · May 31, 2007

Notice how I had TWICE put my foot in my mouth before noticing the time stamp. :imbar

No problem. Happens all the time. I just thought I'd draw attention to the dates so folks don't get too worried about a situation that has arrived at what sounds like a happy ending.

aerorunner80, ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN · May 31, 2007

Hmmmmmmmmmmm........ are you sure this is what he wants and not what you want for him?

I ask this because my first time around in college, I did what my family wanted me to do and not want I wanted to do so I didn't apply myself and they kept shoving the same things at me that you are at your son. Once I grew up and got to know myself away from my family, I found what I want and have been very successful at it.

Crux1024 · May 31, 2007

I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned this..but as a young person, I can relate to your son, especially in the World of Warcraft area. I've seen lots of young people (guys especially) get sucked in..that game is addictive, like lots of other massively multiplayer online RPGs. You might consider getting him some help to break the habit if he's unable or unwilling to do it himself. The fact that he gets defensive when you mention the game is sort of a red flag.

I LOVE WORLD OF WARCRAFT (Play when I can, wish I could do it more). I can see why anyone gets addicted, sad but true. Some people would rather live their lives on the computer than in real life....:)

allnurses Guide · May 31, 2007

Update: son dropped out of nursing school, took a summer off (i thought that was gonna kill me)....anywhoo, now is in an apprenticship program for A & P with airplanes (airframe and powerplant). 18month program and he's happy as a clam. and I haven't heard "it isn't fair" for over a year now!
linda

Whew! Good news.

I have a 22 y.o. who is still searching . . . .worked in the woods on a skidder making good money but now is thinking about college. :monkeydance:

The 24 y.o. graduated with a BS in Political Science and History. He is in Ireland right now on a mission trip.

Fortunately none of my kids play any of those weird war games . . . don't even know the names of them.

steph

Thedreamer · Jun 1, 2007

Dear god what ever you do, make him quit that game!!!!

It IS an addiction. I know, I played that kind of game a few years back. I didnt think it was a problem until my partner pointed out that I spent more time playing a stupid game then I did on anything else. Once I quit I realized how addicted I had been. I hope that you can somehow get him to see what he is doing to himself and how he might ruin his future before it is too late!

Worse comes to worse his PC can find itself having a very "unfortunate" accident by falling into the pool after catching fire mysteriously. *cough*