Started playing Minecraft with my son and it's honestly amazing. We set a 1 hour daily limit on screen time for games but this is quality time where we're actually bonding over something he loves. He's teaching me about redstone and building stuff. My wife was skeptical at first but even she admitted it's actually wholesome. Anyone else found games that are good for bonding with their kids?
Minecraft is one of the best games for that age in my opinion. It's creative, not designed to be super addictive, and you can actually play together. The fact that you set a limit and stuck to it makes it even better.
The fact that you're gaming together and setting limits is the sweet spot. Too many parents either ban screens completely or let it run wild. This approach actually lets them enjoy something while keeping it healthy.
We do this with our kids too and it's genuinely been one of the best screen time decisions we made. Playing together means you actually know what's happening instead of just hoping for the best. Plus it's just fun.
Minecraft is one of the best games for this because it's creative and you're actually interacting with each other. The daily limit is key though. My son and I play like three times a week for an hour and it's genuinely fun.
This is the way. Minecraft with kids is actually decent quality time and you're there watching what he's doing. One hour limit is smart too. Way better than him playing alone for hours.
Gaming with your kid hits different when you're doing it together. Minecraft is perfect for that because it's not just competitive, you're actually building something as a team. Keep that hour limit strict though.
That's awesome man. Gaming together is legitimately good bonding time when you're actually playing together instead of him just zoning out solo. The hour limit keeps it healthy too.
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This is so cool to hear. The 1 hour limit is smart too because it keeps it from becoming the main event. I've been thinking about starting something similar with my son but wasn't sure how he'd react.