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My nephew was staying with me while his father was in the hospital and now recovering from surgery. He got a report card when he first came and was doing poorly, last year he did very well. I talked to his teacher and found out that he had months of assignments he never turned in and had gotten in trouble forging his dad's signature, repeatedly. This occurred way before his dad had been sick, and it as been a problem the whole year. The teacher had been sending notes but he had been forging and disposing of them. He is ten (nine at the time). He has always done exceptional and needed little supervision to do homework. He had an entire "system" set up to not do his homework and get out of getting in trouble including a scam at his after school care. They were shocked because he always appeared to be working hard on something. But he was hiding, gossip magazines, comic books, and video games in his books. He is just such a sweet doll was the response I got from everyone including his teacher. No one could believe it, including his father. Anyhow, his grades were horrible. We put him on restriction of TV, video games, toys. Because he had been lying to get more time to do those things. Especially, a new PSP he had gotten for his BDay which is indefinitely confiscated. He is doing better, but takes every chance he can to get away with something if I don't supervise every move. I feel I am being harsh and overbearing and I have a tendency to helicopter. We do other things together and he is a lovely child, except the moping and bad attitude when he can't do what he wants even if it means not doing homework. I have restricted all I can and have him writing lines. I put him in swimming, got him a tutor at Kumon, and got him into a great school that even he is excited about, because his current one continues to score poorly. He doesn't have many friends, but kids want to be his friend he is just not that interested. Unfortunately, that is a family trait all of us have. Everyone compliments how well-behaved and mannered he his, but he will say yes ma'am and throw his homework in the trash, smile sweetly and say he has really learned something this time. I am good at getting past the facade, but it is exhausting. I don't even know if it's working. He is also mean to his younger siblings (he's the oldest), when he gets in trouble. He rarely has any bad behavior in front of me, but I have heard him be mean or caught him lying. The lying is way out of control. I can't believe a sweet word out of his smiling or apologetic mouth. Any advice? The consequences don't seem to work. The moment he "thinks" I am not looking his good behavior is out. He seems to think it is a game where out smarting me makes him the winner. We have a great relationship. Although, he wishes we had more time together. I think he needs more social activity, but I don't like socializing much myself though I am highly capable. I think he has to much down time with his homework done for the week on Monday. When I send him outside to play he comes back in. He wants me to do more with him, but I am emotionally drained from a harsh couple of years. He seems bored not able to play with his "toys". I feel like we may be being hard on him, as I can be again a bit helicopter-ish, and my way or the highway. Sometimes, I feel a bit guilty because maybe I am not making sure his childhood is enjoyable, but I want him to be prepared for life. Am I being to harsh no TV, no toys, no video games if he doesn't have good grades? It has been twelve weeks he raised his grades up but his math is still not passing, because he was hiding a few assignments again! He often has to write huge amounts of lines for bad behavior. Writing it down now, I don't think he has it so hard, lol. but wondering how other parents are doing it? Yes. my brother and I have lived together for almost four years, since he became a single father. I have already removed all electronics, toys, etc. He can read books, do homework, spends alot of time writing lines and essays. He goes to swimming and to two kinds of math tutoring. I am working on a curriculum just in case he somehow manages not to have to go to summer school, which may happen because his school may just pass him. It's just that in comparison to other parents, it seems like I am being harsh. I am strict, but am I too strict? I am often torn between he is only a kid once and a concern about preparing him for life. Other people think I am being hard on him. Maybe I need to be more uplifting or something with him, lol? Just don't want to raise a lying, stealing, deceitful, disrespectful, immoral jerk, who can't be trusted with a penny; or an angry, miserable, can't function without someone telling him what to do weakling who hates women, lol. I love him and I am partially responsible for the person he turns out to be.

My PSP (Playstation Portable) is essentially a musical paperweight with wifi right now. It can't play games anymore due to a damaged eye (and possibly a damaged motor as well). So I listen to music, browse the web, and watch videos on it. But now, sleep mode doesn't work either. When ever I lightly hit the switch to put it in sleep mode, the green light blinks for almost a minute and then the entire system finally shuts off. When I turn it back on, it starts up just as it normally does with the Sony Computer Entertainment logo and the little jingle. What do I do? Thanks.

PSP Logitech PlayGear Pocket Slim

Protect your PSP (2000 series) while you travel or play with the Logitech PlayGear Pocket Slim. Access all controls without removing your PSP from this customizable armor.

For the PSP (2000 series) 1-year limited manufacturer warranty

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars The best for everyday gameplay
I had the original Logitech case for the PSP 1000 and thought it was perfect. It provided great protection for my entire system.

Unfortunately, when I got the PSP Slim, I was out of luck. The original case was just too big and the PSP bounced around inside.

The case Sony makes looks similar to the Logitech version and is a great alternative, but is too bulky for my daily gameplay needs.

Nerf has a great case as well, but because it doesn’t cover the UMD door (so you can leave the PSP in the case at all times) my PSP picked up nicks and scratches on the door.

Finally, after a long wait, Logitech brings out the best case for my needs. It covers the entire PSP, where it fits snugly and locks tight when closed. It’s also slim enough for me to enjoy regular gameplay without having to remove the system, and the door holds itself in place regardless of how wide or narrow you open it up, which can be helpful when sunlight is a problem. It can also accommodate the larger extended life batteries that Sony has since discontinued.

The so-called customizable face leaves a bit to be desired since it basically asks you to print whatever you want and then cut it to fit between the rubber & polycarbonate. It’s not something I’m going to do since I think the case looks fine as it is.

4 Stars Great way to protect, store and veiw your PSP.
Having already owned the original Playgear Pocket for the “phat” PSP, when I bought my slim, I was clamoring for Logitech to make a version for the new PSP model.

Just like the original playgear pocket this case provides excellent protection for your PSP, the outside is clear dense plastic, and your PSP fits snuggly inside within a rubberized casing that covers both the top and bottom of the system. Additionally, you can use the Playgear Pocket as a viewing station for movies and such by simply flipping the top to the back, thus standing the system up.

Another cool aspect of the playgear pocket is that you can customize the cover to change up the look of your system. By removing the top inner rubber layer, you can place an image inside and then reinstall the rubber. Mind you, the image is one that you will have to find, print out and then cut to the shape of the cover, and in the package, Logitech supplies you with the template shape. Unfortunately it is here where I have to give the Playgear Slim its one fault. The template they give is NOT a precise fit. The lower portion of the template is not accurate and when you cut a design out using the template you will see that the lower indented areas are too short for the case, leaving some of the rubber visible. Now this is not a big fault, but its something that should not have happened and could have been avoided with some simple measuring on the part of Logitech. Im a big person on customization and looks so I had to mention this, because its really the only problem with this case.

Also be advise that this will add some weight and bulk to the PSP, so if youre looking for something really lightweight and sleek, this might not be the case for you. But if you are looking for a multifunction case that is built like a tank, then look no further

5 Stars PSP Logitech PlayGear Pocket Slim
Since I bought my PSP-Slim in June, I was using the Sony PSP Slim case. This case was bulky and it defeated the purpose of owning a Slim PSP. I just received the Logitech PlayGear Pocket Slim today and it’s great. The PSP fits well. The case “hugs” the PSP so that it doesn’t rattle or move around at all. All the necessary holes are there for the headphone/remote jack and power adapter connection. The PSP is easily playable while still in the case. I highly recommend this case for any PSP-2000 owners.

5 Stars Does Exactly What You Need It To Do
When I ordered this on Amazon, I was hoping that it wouldn’t be some sloppy redesign of the original PSP case. Well I am happy to say that this case lives up to the quality that was present in other Logitech cases from the other generations.

All of the ports have ample access room, except for the USB port on the top that requires for the PSP to be removed. Hard plastic covers the PSP from head to toe and the rubber fitment in the case cradles the PSP with no wiggle room. Logitech also sends out stencils with the case, allowing you to slip in any piece of artwork that you desire so that it is visible from the outside. The hinges are strong and they will hold the cover at whatever angle you like. When the cover is opened all the way, it acts as a stand that lets your PSP stand at a 45% angle that is good for displaying the console. The bottom of the case is also a neat little feature that exposes the “PSP” logo ring on the back of the PSP. Since I have the God of War: Red PSP, the combination of black and red go really well together.

Overall, this is a great PSP case that not only protects the PSP, but makes sure that all of your essentials are accommodated. You could definitely take this on the road with you without hesitation and I recommend it to anyone who is willing to invest in the protection of their PSP.

4 Stars okay
the case is big as the old logitech case and i feel like you can use this the psp 1000 ,but isn’t it suppose to be a psp 2000 case cause theres 2 parts in the case that have the same lenght on the left and right part of the case but one is for the fat battery to go in if you have it and the other feeling i have it is for first generation is that theres some space between the screen and the case when i close it making it move a little in the case if i drop it.

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