Gaming headset volume destroying my sanity
Why do kids think they need to have gaming volume at MAX while wearing a headset? My 10 year old is so loud that I can hear everything he's saying to his friends even though the au
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Screen time, online safety, and tech rules for kids.
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Why do kids think they need to have gaming volume at MAX while wearing a headset? My 10 year old is so loud that I can hear everything he's saying to his friends even though the au
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