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Technology has infiltrated everyones daily life in a big way.

This is what a mom realized after her 8-year-old threw a tantrum because his laptop was taken away.

She also tried controlling hisInternetusage but realized he was secretly using the neighbors Wi-Fi.

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It can be overwhelming dealing with childrens tantrums and the struggles of screen time.

Thats whyBored Pandareached out toCamilla Millerfor advice.

Camilla said: I can see why the mom asked her neighbor to change the Wi-Fi password.

Child under blanket using tablet, highlighting neighbor won’t change WiFi password issue.

Of course, asking others to hold our boundaries for us is easier!

It sounds like shes struggling to set [limits] with her son.

Kids, like all humans, are motivated by what they want.

Text discussing a neighbour’s Wi-Fi password and a child’s photographic memory.

Its about guidance, not control, she added.

Unfortunately, this prompted her son to have a meltdown and made the mom feel extremely guilty.

As a result, many parents respond by punishing the behavior, often by taking away screen time.

Text image discussing challenges with a neighbour not changing the Wi-Fi password, highlighting hotspot use for access control.

Instead of just punishing the outbursts, we can acknowledge them and find alternatives.

Camilla explained that there are a few simple ways parents can manage their kidsscreen time.

Avoid lecturing or shaming kids about screens.

Woman sitting in a chair, appearing frustrated, possibly due to a neighbour’s unchanged WiFi password, in a room with bookshelves.

Many kids use screens to socialize, develop skills like problem-solving and creativity, or even relax.

Instead of banning screens, focus on helping your child develop healthy screen habits.

Screens are part of life, and they offer opportunities for learning,entertainment, and connection.

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Do you have any other suggestions for the OP to help keep her son safe from an Internet addiction?

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