My kid has been asking for more screen time on Saturdays and Sundays. Currently we do about 1 hour during the week (after homework) and I'm thinking 2 hours total on weekend days might be okay since he's outside most of the day anyway. Am I being too lenient? What does everyone else do?
I think the key question is what's he doing the rest of the time. If those two hours are his total and he's outside playing the rest of the day, that feels reasonable. If he's asking for more though, maybe it's because he needs something else. My 4-month-old doesn't use screens yet but I'm already dreading this conversation in a few years.
Two hours on weekends seems reasonable to me honestly. My rule is I want him doing something active or creative the other time. So if he gets two hours screen time, he's gotta earn it by actually playing outside or building something first. Balance it out.
We do something similar with our kids. I'd say gradually bump it up if your gut says it's okay. Every family is different anyway.
2 hours on weekends seems reasonable to me. With 4 kids I've learned that weekend time is different from the school week. As long as they're still getting outside time and family stuff, it's not a big deal.
We do about the same and honestly the weekends feel different than weekdays. If he's been outside during the day, I don't stress as much about a movie or gaming time on Saturday night. Just make sure he's actually doing other stuff too.
Just make sure you know what he's watching. That's been my main rule. The amount matters but the content matters more. We do about 90 minutes on weekends and I check in on what he's into.
Two hours on weekends seems reasonable to me honestly. My 7yo gets about the same and I don't feel guilty about it. Kids need downtime too and if it's not violent content or anything sketchy, let him have it.
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I'd say gradually increase it. Start with 75 minutes for a few weeks, then 90, then work up to 2 hours if you want. That way it doesn't feel like you're suddenly saying yes to a big jump and he doesn't get used to expecting it right away.