My son got addicted to gaming and I had to take his Switch

M

MarkRegular

1w ago1 min read

He was sneaking into his room at like 5am to play Minecraft. His teacher called saying he wasn't focusing in class. Grades were slipping. Finally said enough and took it away for a month. He's actually playing outside again and seems happier honestly. But now I'm worried about what happens when we give it back. How do you manage this?

4

3 comments158 views

Comments(3)

0

DDale A.Regular1w ago

We've had similar issues with screen time eating into sleep and school performance. The hardest part is sticking with the boundaries once you set them, but it sounds like you're doing that. Stay strong.

0

CCliff B.Regular1w ago

Getting outside and doing something active together might help fill that void now that the Switch is gone. My kids always sleep better and focus better at school when we're out exploring instead of inside.

0

RRobertRegular1w ago

Man, that 5am sneaking around would drive me crazy too. You did the right thing taking it away, even though I bet that was tough. Hoping the grades bounce back now that he's got his sleep schedule back on track.

Sign in to join the conversation.