My kids can beat me at every game now and I hate it

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3w ago1 min read

Started letting my 9 year old play Fortnite with me because I thought it would be cool bonding time. Within like 3 weeks he's way better than I am. He's crushing it and I'm getting my butt handed to me. Part of me loves that he's got this skill but I also feel like he's spending too much time gaming now. Used to be 2 hours a week, now he's asking for more. How do I set limits without being that dad who ruins the fun?

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JJakeNew Dad3w ago

Kids pick things up crazy fast these days with all the content out there. Maybe lean into it and ask him for tips instead of trying to keep up? Turn it around on him.

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WWalter T.Regular3w ago

This made me laugh. My oldest beat me at everything now too. Best part is when you finally win once and they think you cheated. Just enjoy the bonding time, the wins will come eventually.

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RRick H.Regular3w ago

Ha, that's the trade-off with gaming bonding I guess. At least he's getting better at something, right? Though I get wanting to not get totally destroyed by a nine year old.

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