In our house computer time is a huge issue. I am sure many of you can relate. My elder son (15 years old, Asperger’s) is deeply attached to the computer. On a daily basis we would go through the tantrums and arguing over when he could use the computer and for how long etc. It is very hard and you know you will deal with the same issues everyday.

About a year ago we installed a program called Kids watch, Time control. This is has been a fabulous solution for the computer “control” issues. You can set the control so that the child cannot “log in” to the computer until the time you select in the settings and you set the amount of computer time, internet time, shut down time. Each weekday can be set up with individual settings and you are able to adjust settings through the administrator account whenever needed. This has been an amazing tool to reduce the difficult behaviors that we see in our home. It takes the personality out of the situation and now it is the “stupid computer shut me out” not Mom or Dad being “in control”. Try it out. There is a 15 day free trial period before you have to purchase.