How much screen time for the kids?

2w ago·1 min read

I know the world is different now and my kids need to learn tech, but I'm struggling with how much is too much. My wife and I are trying to be intentional about it but my kids see their friends gaming for hours and we feel like we're being too strict. Anyone else navigate this? Trying to teach them discipline and healthy habits while not making them feel left out. Also trying to model this myself since I'm on my phone way too much.

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JJustinRegular2w ago

The fact that you're thinking about this and not just handing them a tablet all day already puts you ahead. My oldest is pretty tech literate now but I've tried to make sure he still knows how to just be bored and use his imagination.

CChris M.Regular2w ago

Same struggle here. I want them to not be behind on tech but I also see how glued to screens kids get. We try to do at least one night a week where everything is off limits and we do something together instead.

RRyan M.Regular2w ago

This is the constant battle at our house. I've found that having actual limits helps more than I thought - like screens are for weekends only, not school nights. It's not perfect but it keeps things from spiraling out of control.

TTom M.Regular1w ago

We limit it to maybe 30 minutes a day during school and a bit more on weekends. Some parents think we're crazy but our kids actually play outside more than most. Hard to enforce but worth it.