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That's just confusing because I didn't give up the MacBook willingly. I told him I didn't want to work on it anymore with him because he didn't seem to into it as much I had hoped. I even gave him the offer that I'll stay if it was split 70/30, but he said no. He's even taking it another step by only allowing me to access the Internet for school now.

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Heh. Wait until you're a parent before you think you understand the situation.

Internet privileges are removed by parents because they see their kids flaking off and not getting stuff done. Not because they are mean.

It is a giant thankless pain in the ass to have teenagers. And it is the best thing in the world. I had dinner tonight with my three and almost shed a tear in the restaurant from happiness. And I have a flakey kid -- much like you I suspect. :-)

Good luck, buddy. It is a long and wonderful life. Treasure these lessons, as puzzled as you are right now. You are only puzzled because you misinterpret reality. That will change.

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