Unplugging the kids this summer - any tips?

2w ago1 min read

We're trying to do a digital detox for at least a few weeks this summer. Both kids (8 and 11) are pretty addicted to their devices and I want them actually playing outside and bored enough to use their imagination. Before we go cold turkey I wanted to ask if anyone here has actually successfully done this. What do you do about the whining and complaining? Do you replace screen time with activities or just let them figure it out? My wife thinks I'm crazy for wanting to do this but I grew up without all this stuff and turned out fine lol

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DDan M.Regular2w ago

My kid fought me on this too but I made a deal where she could earn screen time back by reading or doing activities with me. Took the pressure off a bit.

RRyan K.New Dad2w ago

We did something similar last summer and honestly the first week is brutal but then they start finding stuff to do. Get them outside as much as possible, that's where the real magic happens.

RRob K.Regular2w ago

Few weeks is a solid goal. Don't go cold turkey though, I learned that the hard way. Maybe set some structured time where devices are totally off limits but not a complete ban right out of the gate.