Trying to figure out reasonable limits. My 8yo wants to be on his Switch or iPad constantly. Schools pushing devices now too so can't avoid it. We do an hour on weekdays, 2 hours on weekends but feel like that might be too much? Mom guilt is real and everyone has different opinions. What does your family actually do, not what the articles say.
School was useless on this topic honestly. I think the official recommendation is like an hour a day but good luck enforcing that. We just try to make other stuff more fun than the screens. Weeknight grill time keeps mine distracted pretty well.
My rule is no screens until homework and chores are done. Takes the negotiation out of it. Still complain but at least the rule is clear.
Two hours seems reasonable if you've got structure around it. Our pediatrician said as long as it's not replacing sleep or active play you're not doing terribly. The constant asking is the annoying part though I get it.
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We landed on one hour on school nights, two hours on weekends. My 8yo is also glued to his Switch otherwise. The key is we have actual alternatives ready or he just defaults back to the screen. Board game night helps a ton with that.