AIBU?
To ask about your child's gaming habits? Advice please.
ArsenalsPlayingAtHome · 12/05/2018 09:56
Basically I've let it all slide...I know my DS 12 yrs is spending ridiculous amounts of time playing Fortnight. I acknowledge it's my fault and I'm putting things in place as from this afternoon, as he will never voluntarily come off it ever!
He's in Y8.
Please can I ask how much time you allow your DCs spend on their PS4s/XBox, and their ages. Also if you think you've got the balance right?
Is it a constant battle?
Also, what chores are you chldren of similar (or older/younger) children doing? What else are they doing with their spare time?
Are they only allowed on if all HW & revision & chores are completed?
TBH I am annoyed at myself for allowing it to get so out of hand, and am determined to change.
I won't judge, far from it. I'm expecting and hoping lots of super organised parents to post, who have super regimented boundaries in place, but if there's anyone else out there in my position that would also help.
TIA.
Dragging him off for a walk with dogs soon, but will definitely catch up on all the suggestions on our return.
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JustDanceAddict · 12/05/2018 20:46
My DS is 14 - yr 9 - and we put time restrictions on his internet access so it’s off by a certain time every night but if he doesn’t have h/w he can be on it for 3 hours of an evening. At the moment we have agreed with him it will be off every school night as he’s got exams coming up.
I understand he wants to interact with his friends but I prefer it when they meet up as at least they’re using their social skills a bit more.
Once the exams are over we will discuss what is acceptable as I think an hour a night is fine. In the holidays he tends to go out more as even he gets bored of it after a while! Some of his friends don’t like to be away from the lure of it though.
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NK493efc93X1277dd3d6d4 · 12/05/2018 21:05
We're exactly the same as Barbarian mum: 2-3 hours on fri sat sun. If allowed my son would spend all day.
X box time can be limited with microsoft family settings. You are able to set the number of hours and also the time range e.g. from 8am to 8pm.
This stops the getting up early whilst still tired so as to play when nobody realises.
I'm always told I'm too strict but I really don't like the affect on his behaviour that a long gaming session has.
ColdTattyWaitingForSummer · 12/05/2018 21:06
So long as they get their school work done and do their fair share around the house I don't try to overly regulate how they spend their free time (two ds's, 16+11). I see my role as giving them the tools they need to make their own decisions, not to control them. Too many parents are hypocritical in spending hours on screens themselves, but holding it over their children's heads as some kind of control measure and it doesn't make anyone happy (not saying this is you op, just that I've seen it happen).
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