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AIBU to feel guilty my child watched TV all afternoon?

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Capybarass · 21/08/2026 20:56

So I feel a tad guilty today. Kids were going to their dads (not much money). We have been out quite a bit at play centres and things. I have played a bit of football with my 7 year old and things but my 9 year old pretty much watched tv until her dad came at 16:00. Feel like the worst mum ever but she didn’t want to do anything.

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Beachbeach · 21/08/2026 20:58

Fine for a day a week or similar in the holidays IMO. Not absolutely every day. But I let my kids watch films all afternoon one day last week

Capybarass · 21/08/2026 20:58

I don’t know, for some reason I have in my head they might turn into a square eyed zombie but I really can’t afford to do something everyday. I have been pushing them all day to go outside and play swing ball etc but not interested.

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Redrosesposies · 21/08/2026 20:57

Sounds fine to me