Gaming is the only thing that calms my ADHD kid down

5d ago1 min read

Real talk: my 7 year old has pretty bad ADHD and video games are like the only thing that gets him to focus and chill out when he's overstimulated. Teacher recommended more screen time actually said it helps him regulate. But then I'm also seeing all these articles about screen time being bad. I feel like I'm getting judged at school pickup for letting him have that time but it literally keeps him from having a meltdown. Is this bad parenting or am I reading too much into it? Other ADHD parents dealing with this?

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MMatt J.Regular5d ago

My oldest has ADHD too and I get it - gaming gives him that hyperfocus zone where everything else just melts away. As long as it's balanced with other stuff, you're not doing anything wrong. Hang in there.

PPabloNew Dad5d ago

That's actually really insightful that you've figured out what works for your kid's nervous system. Seven is still so young and you're already learning his patterns, which is huge.