iPad as babysitter while cooking dinner - am I terrible?

1d ago·1 min read

Real talk, I have zero guilt anymore about letting my kids watch YouTube or play Roblox while I'm making dinner. It buys me a solid 45 minutes of peace to get a decent meal on the table. My wife sometimes gives me the look but honestly if it's not every single night and they're being productive the rest of the day I don't think it's the end of the world. Obviously we do family dinners and outdoor time but sometimes you gotta do what works.

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CChris M.New Dadjust now

You're not terrible at all. Feeding your family is not a crime. YouTube and Roblox for 30 minutes while you're cooking is completely reasonable parenting. Anyone who says otherwise hasn't tried making dinner with three kids screaming around their feet.

CCarlosRegular16h ago

I literally let my kids watch stuff while I'm prepping dinner and I don't lose sleep over it. The alternative is either cereal or me losing my mind. Screen time in moderation during meal prep is totally fine.

MMasonNew Dad15h ago

Real talk back at you - you're cooking a healthy meal for your family. That's the opposite of terrible. The screen time is the trade-off for actual food instead of takeout. Do what you need to do.