Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)

5. I guess I have the only devious kid - mine just goes to a friend's house

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Wed Aug 1, 2012, 12:40 PM

Aug 2012

or at school. Sometimes she just heads to the neighbor's and sits within range of their hotspot.

I've taken her phone away before and she just uses a friend's phone or Ipod to do the internet thing. There's no punishment involved except for me since I then don't have a good way to get in touch with her. I'm the only one who "suffers".

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

genius [View all] kpete Aug 2012 OP

That is very intriguing. randome Aug 2012 #1

K&R. Thanks for starting the day with a good laugh! n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #2

Sounds like our house. My machines are hard-wired. I just shut off the wireless in the router. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #3

That is so effective. riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #4

I guess I have the only devious kid - mine just goes to a friend's house riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #5

Hmmm Flying Squirrel Aug 2012 #6

Grounding her doesn't work either. She just climbs out her 2nd story bedroom window riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #9

Basic Tracfone. hobbit709 Aug 2012 #7

She just uses a friends phone and internet then. riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #10

What a hardass! Go Mom! nt DCKit Aug 2012 #8

I used to do this! Duppers Aug 2012 #11