Is it wrong to let my kids play video games on Sunday?

3d ago·1 min read

Our church has always taught that Sundays are a day of rest and focused on the Lord but I sometimes let my kids play video games on Sunday afternoon. My mom made a comment about it last week and now Im second guessing myself. I still take them to church in the morning and we have family dinner but the rest of the day I let them kind of do their thing. Are we being hypocritical? Whats your take on this. I dont want to be too legalistic but I also want to honor the sabbath properly.

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EEric M.Regular1d ago

Honestly this depends way more on your church's specific teachings than what any of us think. Have you talked to your pastor about it? They might have a different take than what you remember from growing up.

KKyle M.Regular1d ago

Our family approach is that Sundays are for time together. So if the kids want to play games, we do it as a family activity rather than them zoning out solo. Turns it into something connected rather than isolating. Might be a middle ground for your situation?

AAustinNew Dad2d ago

I think you're overthinking this one. Sunday rest doesn't mean banning entertainment, it means being intentional with your time. We do church in the morning, then yeah, maybe some gaming in the afternoon while we're hanging out together. The spirit of the day matters more than the rules.