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06.11.20, 11:33 AM General Topics
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Morning vent....I wish there were a standard set of screen time rules that apply to all kids (whatever that might be). I know everyone has different views and tolerance but there is so much haggling on what other kids do and don't do. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.11.20, 11:33 AM Flag
 

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Oh yes! We've come to realize that one of our kids seems to be quite popular. Several friends beg him everyday to play with them on Minecraft and the poor fellow feels that he has the moral duty to be there for them (eye roll). We try to push back but it's complicated because those other kids are online all day long. DS can log in at anytime and will find them. Some parents seem to have completely given up with screen time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 11:50 AM Flag
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NR: We're in that camp. If you don't have childcare, what else are you supposed to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:18 PM Flag
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Yes, I used to be very strict and now I have given up on limiting screentime. My kids are probably the ones distracting kids whose parents are more strict. Asking the chat while they are trying to do schoolwork etc. But my kids are getting their work done so I feel like they are managing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:58 PM Flag
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Poster above - dh and I both work long hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:59 PM Flag
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We don’t compare our choices with others. Our view is “you do you” [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 11:58 AM Flag
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Same. We don't limit screen time but respect others who do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:29 PM Flag
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Yes we often find our 10yo DS was being interrupted during his home schooling sessions by friends in other schools who wanted to play games [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:26 PM Flag
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I have been posting about this! I wish the same thing for phones for us adults too.lol. I am getting my kids fitness trackers and saying they need to get x amount of exercise everyday. we are in the suburbs with plenty of opportunities for safe exercise options (trampoline,pool, bike riding) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:46 PM Flag
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plus I don't want to be crazy strict as that is how the kids socialize, but too much of a good thing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:47 PM Flag
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I'm shocked by how much time some kids seem to be online. Good students, play a sport and an instrument and yet they are constantly calling and texting ds to ask for a gaming session. Half the time ds is at either sports practice or instrument lesson. I can't figure out how these kids have so much free time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:50 PM Flag
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Maybe your DS could use a bit MORE free time. Everyone needs some time to unwind and just chill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:03 PM Flag
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I think a couple of hours a day is plenty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:23 PM Flag
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Before pandemic, I was very strict. My kids (9 + 12) got 1 hr of screentime Saturday and Sunday, usually watching a show or movie. Post pandemic, all their work is online and they are on screens for hours every day. Here's what they are allowed to do without checking w me: schoolwork, zoom calls for school or activities (dance, bookclub, theatre group, girl scouts, music lessons), listen to music, chat with friends, and email friends. They have to ask me before zooming with friends, playing an online game, or watching a show. They mostly like zooming with friends and aren't too interested in games and shows. At first it made me sad that they were always staring at a screen, but it is kind of their whole world right now. Also, dh and I both work ft and can't possibly monitor them all the time. I do think dds may be easier than boys bc they are generally less interested in video games which can be somewhat addictive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:55 PM Flag
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I heard from a colleague that he just lets his kids play on device screens until they run out... only one recharge a day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:05 PM Flag
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I have completely thrown out screen time limits for my DCs (age 12 and 14). They've done a great job with remote school, and they have literally no other way to connect with friends. Obviously I'll dial this back when life goes back to semi-normal, whenever that may be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:06 PM Flag
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I have 19 yo twins who both say they're so glad they didn't grow up w/ screens and that they got to have a real childhood. (only bc they weren't really a thing until they were in middle school, not bc I'm some amazing mom - ha - I'm sure would've been in the trenches battling w/ them about it) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:26 PM Flag
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