apollox Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I have a problem which I hope someone here can help me with.My stepdaughter uses this computer and sits on MSN for hours on end and always leaves a mess of chip bags, chocolate bar wrappers, pop and juice bottles, etc.Despite my nagging she refuses to clean up the workstation after herself.I came up with an idea to help solve this. As administrator of this PC I would like to have a 'nag screen' pop up when she logs into her account which repeats a reminder to leave the workstation clean. It would be best if this nag could come up every 10-15 min while she is logged in.Hopefully she will learn to keep the area tidy as I make the pop-up nags longer in duration or take it off completely as I see fit.The question is. Is there a program freeware or otherwise so I can do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I have a problem which I hope someone here can help me with.My stepdaughter uses this computer and sits on MSN for hours on end and always leaves a mess of chip bags, chocolate bar wrappers, pop and juice bottles, etc.Despite my nagging she refuses to clean up the workstation after herself.I came up with an idea to help solve this. As administrator of this PC I would like to have a 'nag screen' pop up when she logs into her account which repeats a reminder to leave the workstation clean. It would be best if this nag could come up every 10-15 min while she is logged in.Hopefully she will learn to keep the area tidy as I make the pop-up nags longer in duration or take it off completely as I see fit.The question is. Is there a program freeware or otherwise so I can do this? Buy one of these and put it on her. It should be good at least from the couch to the workstation. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Welcome to the forum.Surely this is a case of NOT letting children rule the roost. A bit of good old fashioned discipline is surely called for. TELL her to clean up and make sure she does. Whenever my granddaughter has used my computer, you would not know that she had been there. Also, I don't think that it's wise to let a child spend more than an hour or so at a time on a computer, she should be outside exercising. For goodness sake lay the law down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I agree with andsome. A bit of old fashioned discipline is required - I don't mean anything violent - just to let child know that it isn't they who rules the world/owns the computer/and whatever else they do which is against the real scheme of things.The easiest thing is to prevent the child from using the machine until some undertaking is made that they will treat it in the way you expect - it is your machine after all. I have an old-ish computer here which I keep just for my grandchildren well, almost. They use it but never abuse it -they wouldn't dare. It's not that I've ever suggested anything unsocial, it is because they respect their place in society and they are respectful of me who provides the facility for them. I have also built them a machine for their use in their own home. Exactly the same conditions prevail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I should add to the above, that NO WAY should a child be allowed to have food or drinks near to a computer. A good many keyboards have been ruined with spilt drinks. Another important factor is the fact that you mention chip bags, chocolate wrappings etc. Have you considered what this diet may be doing to her health? Of course kids should have some treats, but IN MODERATION. Are you aware that the salt content of only one bag of crisps is excessive for a child? Therefore a couple of bags per week is more than enough. Unfortunately a nine year old child next door to us is now on a regime of cholesterol reducing drugs, due to a junk food diet. Her cholesterol was so dangerously high that diet alone would not reduce it, and she is now taking drugs, and is allowed NO TREATS whatsoever. Two or three visits per week to Mc Donald's was quite normal for the family, and the kids were never without a bag of sweets in their hands. All things in moderation, together with learning to respect your authority would only be of benefit for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollox Posted January 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Welcome to the forum.Surely this is a case of NOT letting children rule the roost. A bit of good old fashioned discipline is surely called for. TELL her to clean up and make sure she does. Whenever my granddaughter has used my computer, you would not know that she had been there. Also, I don't think that it's wise to let a child spend more than an hour or so at a time on a computer, she should be outside exercising. For goodness sake lay the law down a bit.Try telling young teenagers that you can boss them around. Especially since she is not my own.Anyway, I found an annoying reminder program that is small and free that will drive her nuts as it plays a sound of my choice as well. Perhaps now she will get the message that I am not pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Welcome to the forum.Surely this is a case of NOT letting children rule the roost. A bit of good old fashioned discipline is surely called for. TELL her to clean up and make sure she does. Whenever my granddaughter has used my computer, you would not know that she had been there. Also, I don't think that it's wise to let a child spend more than an hour or so at a time on a computer, she should be outside exercising. For goodness sake lay the law down a bit.Try telling young teenagers that you can boss them around. Especially since she is not my own.Anyway, I found an annoying reminder program that is small and free that will drive her nuts as it plays a sound of my choice as well. Perhaps now she will get the message that I am not pleased.I have had two teenagers of my own, and they HAD to respect their place. Sure, the reigns were loosened as they grew older, but nevertheless a respect for other peoples property is called for and should be enforced. Just BAN the use of your computer, tell her to save up and get her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Try telling young teenagers that you can boss them around. Especially since she is not my own.I don't wish to get personal but doesn't her mother play any part in the responsibility for her offspring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 It is worse than this? :lol: BTW: Sorry for not saying this earlier.........welcome to the forum. :welcomewf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I'll bet it's not as bad as this one. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4may Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 :welcomewf: Don't let her on the computer if she cannot keep it tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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