Nothing is sacred any more...

@dawnald (85137)
Shingle Springs, California
April 16, 2011 1:21pm CST
Not even my NetFlix queue... So for several years we had been renting movies throught NetFlix. And usually we have a pattern, kid movie, adult movie, kid movie, adult movie. I manage the queue, and if the kids want to see anything on there, they tell me. The times, they are a changing. Dearra wanted to add a movie, so I did, and when she complained that it was at the bottom of the queue, I handed her the laptop, and told her how to move it up. Big mistake. Next thing I know, she is examining the queue from top to bottom. "Mom, we have that one on DVD." delete "We watched that one on the Disney Channel." delete "Why is this boring thing on here?" "Hey, don't delete that, I want to watch it!" Life is never going to be the same....
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
16 Apr 11
That sneaky kid there she goes robbing you of your power again. Ahhh the fate of parenting growing children. And thank God, if you are at all like me you're glad to let the choices go to someone else for a while.
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
I guess I don't mind her telling me what she wants to see. As long as she doesn't completely mess up the stuff that I want to watch...
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Apr 11
I love Netflix! I have been with them from nearly their start. You used to be able to put up another queue. I did that with my grandson so he could have his own. Let them/her have their/her own, or her her own, and then yours won't be bothered and you both can see what you like. If you don't want to mess with new passwords and such just don't tell them/her and create your own new one for your self. That's what I would do.
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
Hm, my membership is one movie at a time, so probably I only get one queue, but i'll check into it.
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
26 Apr 11
too cheap :D
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Apr 11
THat sounds logical. I had just one to begin with though. Went up to two later.
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@jillhill (37353)
• United States
17 Apr 11
Oh Oh.....that's what happens when the children start taking over....next thing you know she'll have you signed up for a nursing home! LOL..just kidding!
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
Fine, if she can pay for it. That won't be happening for a while yet....
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
17 Apr 11
That's kind of funny. We do the Netflix thing.. and we get DVDs and watch a lot of the instant movies through the PS3. Well, the 4 year old has figured out how to watch Netflix movies on the PS3. This messes up the "suggestions for you" portions because he seems to watch more Netflix than anyone else, so all I see is "Because you liked Go Diego Go season 1.. we think you'll like these..." The 4 year old has also figured out how to search for things on Netflix on the PS3.. so once in awhile I'll find something on my queue that I know nobody but one of the kids could have added.. like Justice League, Batman.. Diego! I keep a very close eye on my queue and if I see something questionable I have to ask the hubby if he added it or the kids.
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
ah yes, can't wait until the twins find out how to do this.... Cary will want all Harry Potter. Fortunately the others won't argue with that choice...
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
They watched the new one, and then started the whole series over again...
• United States
25 Apr 11
We watched all the Harry Potter movies last week.. it was fun.
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@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
17 Apr 11
The joy of having teenagers! You have one now and someday soon the twins will be! I do not envy people who have children,especially teenagers! I know children can be joy but there is never a dull moment with them!
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 2 becoming teenagers at the same time. Don't remind me...
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
16 Apr 11
Carrier of blond genes...traits will surface...so you have license to be dumb, without being a blond...
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@vandana7 (102698)
• India
18 Apr 11
Depends.. how much is the bet for...
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
gray hair is almost blond kinda sorta
@melanie652 (2524)
• United States
17 Apr 11
That's funny! Now your next step is to hide your laptop! LOL
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
Well technically it's their laptop. The desktop is mine...
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
16 Apr 11
never show them whaqt to do if ya dont want things changed lololol
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
true, cus they are smarter than I am....
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
16 Apr 11
We used to get Netflix and put some movies in queue also. I would not delete anything in the queue because my husband put most of them in there.
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
I was OK with her deleting a couple of the kids' choices. At least she told me first, and why she was doing it...
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
16 Apr 11
better watch the queue and the laptop. or you will never get to see what you like.
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
wait until she discovers that she can watch some of those movies on the laptop on demand!
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
oh, the kids of today. sometimes they forget that we are the parents. they have to be reminded once in a while
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
I try....
• United States
16 Apr 11
Nope it won't be once they learn how to use the keyboard. Next time Dearra will say how come you said I could, lol
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
yup...
• United States
16 Apr 11
I agree with you, Netflix is great by the way too. Hey when she gets older and can pay for her OWN Subscription then she can pick out whatever she wants to watch until then You Pick the movies or take turns. I'm sure you guys can work something out. Not sure how old your Daughter is but she sounds like shes beginning that age, Where She thinks she has the world figured out and its no longer cool to be seen at the mall with your Mom. Those are the years, I wont be missing if I ever have a Child.
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
We do take turns, actually... She can be quite loud and opinionated. To a point, I enjoy it. At least she speaks what's on her mind rather than clamming up. But sometimes it can be really annoying.
@sswallace21 (1824)
• United States
17 Apr 11
You got that right. She will be maning the queues without you even knowing before long. You better keep you eye on that one, Best Wishes!
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
I think she forgot about it. She hasn't been back on...
@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
16 Apr 11
Kids, they are liable to take over the world if we give them any power. Of course, you can go back in and change them around when she is done, as well. It could be the battle of the video lineup.
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
hehehe wonder if she would notice. Knocks self on head. Of course she would...
@p1kef1sh (45681)
16 Apr 11
Time to queue a few unsuitable movies, blame it on her and lock her out! Nasty and underhand but these are desperate times!
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
hahaha good idea!
@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
16 Apr 11
Big mistake there, Dawn. Lock up the laptop, NOW. Or you're going to be getting movies you don't give a rat's as5 for. Just hope she's not into the gothic/vampire stuff.
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
She's not into that, and neither am I. As long as she keeps to the scheme (one kid's movie, one adult movie, and her brother and sister get some input), I'm fine with her being in there. I think...
@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
16 Apr 11
My favorite line was, when you pay for it you can choose!
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
lol She can choose, but I can delete. :D
@Ladyslipper (1327)
• Philippines
15 May 11
Hahahaha! I bet she did that on purpose - complain about the movie being at the bottom of the queue so she can get a hold of the laptop. Your daughter is so smart. She reminds me of my 20 months old son. When husband, son and I are watching movies together and then out of a sudden hubby and I will start a conversation he would press the power off button. We would both stop talking and look at him while he stares at me and hubby with a look saying, "You're not watching so I turned it off." Hubby and I would always just end up laughing.