How can you tell if someone is on the internet to much?

Question

My DAD is on the internet allot. I cant seem to get him to get off the NET. When he is at work (works at home) he is on the net and not doing work. He is on YA. I just dont get it. I think it might be an addiction but I dont know how to tell him. Do you have any suggestions. I just dont know what to do.

I am on here but only off and on, he is here all the time. HELP with suggestions please I want DAD to pay attention to me not YA.

Answer 1

He is obviously on the internet too much if you feel neglected, and he never walks his dog.  I hope you yourself can find a way to be a better person than Dad, since he obviously has a mental illness which dictates his need for internet glory and admiration from a bunch of strangers.  Maybe he doesn't realize that points and percentages won't get him in God's good graces or keep him from resenting his wife.  Good luck kid.  You are gonna need it.

Answer 2

This place has got some kind of addiction.........tell him you need him more that YA.

Answer 3

Maybe he enjoys it.

Answer 4

you can not be a teenager, cause if you want your daddy's attn. you don't have a life. I stay on my pc a lot but i'm here for my kids and they are teenagers and adults and trust me, they don't want my attn.

how young r u?

Answer 5

It sounds as if your mother is absent or doesn't recognize the problem. If your mother is there notify her and if she has the authority, she could add your father to the parental controls, which does keep track of an individual's time use. Then let her deal with your dad's problem.

If it's just you and dad, you need to sincerely share your concerns--the amount of time he wastes in his life, but the amount of time he ignores you and your relationship. I think you'll sincerely tell him, like most offspring, you need your parent's attention and participation in your life, not just presence.

Also, you may need to show him how much he is falling back on his work because of this. It possibly will effect the family finances. He may be even more sensitive about this than your relationship, because it is His job--just that he may be upset or angry, so think about this. Suggest you will walk beside him through this problem rather than push him.

Overall, it sounds like he has an addiction. He needs professional help probably, starting with his physician. There is something that he needs, but is missing from his life, which he tries to replace with the internet and YA. Through counselling or a support group, he may come to understand what is missing and causing this addiction. It's great that he has a wonderful daughter who loves him so much she notices this problem and wants to help.

Answer 6

Tell him to get off. If they on all day/night they're on too much.  

Answer 7

Well I have the impression that your mom makes more money than your DAD, and he doesn't feel so good about himself at all. Not only that, but he is questioning his fatth lately. He has no self esteem. When someone doesn't like themselves, it's very hard for them to show love to others. I would be willing to bet, if your DAD got out and walked the dog, got himself a job finally, and got off the computer, he could get himself straightened up and he could show you he loves you. It's going to take time.. people who are addicted to bossing others around online, have a real hard time getting away from that. He'll need your help, since you sound like you have more sense than he does. Maybe you could start searching the classifieds for him and help him find a job. Help him get some self confidence.. Take him for walks, make sure he eats well and maybe even some group therapy classes to get him back into society and socialized around others.

Good Luck, I think you'll need it.

Answer 8

you can tell someone is on the internet to much if they ask people on yahoo answers for advice instead of asking someone they personally know for advice

Answer 9

tell your dad to leave the p**n alone.

Answer 10

I'll bet your Dad buys you expensive things to try and keep you from wanting his attention, too. Like maybe an exotic dog of unknown foreign blood. It sounds like your Dad is really a sad and pitiful character who obviously cares more about his on line policing of whatever site he is surfing. It's a shame for a sweet child to have to appeal to an internet site for help while her Dad sits there oblivious to everything except his own needs. Is there someone close to you in your family who could arrange an intervention? Banning him from the computer seems like the only solution. Best of luck, my dear.