Mitchell disables Screen Time

Summary

In this tense script, Mitchell, frustrated by screen time restrictions on his computer, attempts to bypass the controls by accessing his mom's admin credentials. When Mitchell's mother discovers the change via a notification, she confronts him. Despite his denial, Mitchell's actions lead to further confrontation. His mother explains the reasoning behind the restrictions, citing concerns about inappropriate content and behavior. The situation escalates with Mitchell's defiant behavior, resulting in his computer being thrown out the window as punishment, leaving him grounded for a year. The script highlights the tension between parental control and teenage rebellion.

Takeaways

• 😀 A child becomes frustrated with the screen time restrictions set on their computer.
• 😀 The child tries to disable the screen time feature by looking for their parent's login credentials.
• 😀 The child successfully bypasses the screen time settings and gains access to video websites like YouTube and Vimeo.
• 😀 The child receives a notification on their phone alerting them that screen time has been disabled on the computer.
• 😀 The mother confronts the child after receiving the notification and suspects they are responsible for disabling screen time.
• 😀 The child denies the accusation and attempts to distract the mother while clearing the browser history.
• 😀 The mother finds the cleared history and checks the system settings to confirm the screen time was disabled.
• 😀 The mother explains the reasons for the screen time restrictions, citing inappropriate behaviors and websites.
• 😀 The child insists they cannot live without certain video websites and defies the mother's rules.
• 😀 As punishment for disobeying the rules, the mother destroys the child's computer by throwing it out the window.

Q & A

What is Mitchell's frustration with screen time on his computer?

Mitchell is frustrated because the screen time restrictions on his computer limit his access to video websites. He feels the restrictions are excessive and has been seeking ways to bypass them.

What does Mitchell plan to do to disable screen time on his computer?

Mitchell plans to find his mom's administrative username and password to disable screen time himself by searching her room when no one is around.

How does Mitchell manage to bypass the screen time restrictions?

Mitchell finds his mom's administrative credentials and uses them to access video websites like YouTube, Vimeo, and Archive.org, bypassing the screen time limits.

How does Mitchell’s mom find out that the screen time restrictions were disabled?

Mitchell’s mom receives a notification on her phone stating that screen time was disabled on Mitchell's computer, prompting her to investigate the situation.

What is Mitchell’s reaction when his mom confronts him about the disabled screen time?

Mitchell denies disabling the screen time and claims not to know what his mom is talking about, even though he is caught clearing his browsing history.

What does Mitchell's mom think about his behavior regarding video websites?

Mitchell's mom is concerned about his obsession with inappropriate content, especially from certain books and GoAnimate videos. She believes these behaviors are unsuitable for his age and are the reason for the screen time restrictions.

How does Mitchell justify his need for access to video websites?

Mitchell argues that he can't live without access to his favorite websites, like GoAnimate videos, and claims that his interests are essential to him, despite his mom’s concerns.

What consequence does Mitchell face for bypassing the restrictions?

As punishment for bypassing the internet restrictions, Mitchell's mom decides to throw his computer out the window, rendering it broken and unuseable.

What is Mitchell's emotional reaction to his mom's actions?

Mitchell is upset and distraught when his mom destroys his computer, repeatedly shouting 'no' as he sees his computer broken.

What is Mitchell's punishment after the incident with his computer?

Mitchell is grounded for one whole year and is sent back to his room as a consequence for his actions and disobedience.