MSN MISERIES

[DaisyChain]

My 13 year old daughter spends all her time outside of school typing short-handed messages on the MSN service. It's the first thing she does after getting home from school and she spends most of the evening chatting away to friends. It's interfering with family life, apart from the fact that her spelling in school work is dreadful because of all the abbreviations she uses (texting doesn't help either!) Any suggestions as to how to wean her off MSN or am I fighting a losing battle?

[Camomile]

Don't be too hard on your daughter, Daisychain. I'm sure when you were her age you used to spend hours each evening chatting on the phone to your BF even though you had just spent the day at school with her! At least she isn't running up a huge phone bill!! My advice would be it's great your daughter has lots of friends to chat to, but make sure you know who she is chatting to and maybe reach a bargain with her that she can only chat after homework has been done. Setting an agreed time limit is also a good idea. Good luck!

[Dr.P]

Just seen Daisychain's question and Camomile's reply. I agree with you Camomile - it worked for us.