Replies to '06/03 Virtual Chaos'

     I would consider a parent hooking their child up as setting a play date.

    The BBC's is a cub scout like organization except it's a combination of a paintball league with lower powered BB guns and nature skills. I'd have to track down my friend who was a vivid member of the BBC's. (No idea what the initials stand for).

      If you pay attention to the game and their interests, I think; you'd see theirs a correlation between the two. Such as how many teen boys do you know plays that Barbie like online game?

  The game my son is so addicted to is called "Call of Duty" for XBox 360. He plays "live" with a headset on and has his own "clan". They set up times to meet on the game with their other "clan members". He has NO interest in girls, has NO friends (other than who he talks to while playing) has only a part-time job. The only time he leaves the house is for a few hours to go to work. The minute he walks in the door he goes straight to the game. Hardly eats because he can't put down his headset and controller. Has no ambition to do anything with his life. Has said out loud "I'm just gonna kill myself". I keep reminding him that it's JUST A GAME, IT'S NOT REAL. He is 18 years old and because he is considered an "adult", I can do NOTHING to get him help. HE has to be the one to call and make an appt. to seek help. My hands are tied and I have never been more frustrated. My husband and I have threatened to throw him out if he doesn't get his act together. He doesn't care. What do you do when he is 18 and refuses help? I am at a loss......