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Autism and internet

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Mountainsnowdrop · 29/07/2023 09:17

My adult son frequently posts online reviews and sends messages to others on various social media platforms.
And I don't mean positive stuff!
If he has a perceived grievance or even a justified one, he then takes to social media to vent his feelings.
This causes endless problems for us all, as you can imagine.
Many conversations have been had, and promises made that it won't happen again.
WiFi turned off but not realistic as he has a phone.
And then it starts again.
What can I say or do to get him to realise he can not do this?
Any advice welcome.
It's not easy being a parent of a young man with autism.
He has many needs, which make life difficult for him.

OP posts:
Mountainsnowdrop · 29/07/2023 18:12

Can anyone give me some advice, please?

OP posts:
HeidiWhole · 29/07/2023 18:20

I understand.
How old is he? Are the messages for people he knows or does he just comment to make complaints? What sort of problems has it caused?
I think it's hard to offer advice without knowing what has happened as a consequence.
I understand how hard it is.

Xrays · 29/07/2023 18:26

What sort of things is he sending? If it’s legitimate (albeit tedious) complaints and reviews maybe just leave him to it? If it’s personal attacks that’s different - if he has understanding maybe get him to realise by doing this he could actually get in trouble with the police? (I have a son with autism; it is difficult I know).

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