Finally got my kids off Fortnite and honestly I feel like a hero

EricRegular

May 61 min read

After months of pushing back on unlimited Fortnite, I set a hard boundary. No more than an hour on school days, none at all until homework is done. First week was rough, lots of complaining and whining. But now in week two something interesting happened, my kids are actually playing outside again. My oldest said yesterday he forgot how fun it was to ride his bike. I'm not anti-gaming but man it was wild how quickly they got sucked in. Just wanted to share in case any of you are struggling with this. It's possible to pull them back.

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Comments(5)

RRick H.RegularMay 6

One hour on school days, none until homework is done - that's the formula right there. Kids push back hard on this stuff but you're doing the right thing. How long did it take before they accepted the new rules?

HHenry M.RegularMay 6

That's awesome dude, and you're definitely a hero in my book. The hour limit on school days is solid, homework first is the way to go. My kid tried the same Fortnite negotiation tactics on me and I had to put my foot down too.

RRonRegularMay 6

Respect. That takes real follow-through. My kids pushed back hard when I tried to limit screen time but I caved like an idiot. What was your game plan for keeping them off it? Did you replace it with something else?

RRexRegularMay 6

This is huge dude. Fortnite was basically a babysitter in my house for the longest time. One hour a day is solid. How are they spending the rest of their time now? Curious if they fought you hard on it or if they adjusted pretty quick.

CColin M.New DadMay 6

An hour is reasonable. My oldest was same way before I cut him off cold turkey. Now he actually reads and plays outside. You're not a hero though, you're just being a parent. But yeah, feel good about it.