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Son has no interests

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LindosDreams · 03/09/2025 16:36

My 9 yr old son does nothing but game and watch YouTube. He has no Interest in playing sports, he quit his swimming lessons as he wasn't enjoying them anymore and it was a weekly battle to get him there. He joined Cubs about a year ago but now he wants to quit that too, says most weeks are boring. I don't want to force him to do things but everything I suggest, he says no, he just wants to be at home. He said he will go swimming with me but its kind of a break for me too when he's out of the house for an hour or so. Anyone else have the same problem? How do you go about things?

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BunnyRuddington · 03/09/2025 16:52

At that age if mine wanted to give up am activity it was on the understanding that they were starting a new one. I would keep YouTube to 10 minutes each morning when he’s ready for school and faking only at the weekend.

Helpwithdivorce · 03/09/2025 16:38

Limiting screen time would be a good place to start

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