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AIBU to want a 1 hour limit on video games in a 6 year old?

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sharond101 · 18/08/2018 22:07

DH and I have different ideas when it comes to video games. DH and my ds enjoy playing Rocket League on the computer. I like them being together but believe that too much is detrimental. It's been pouring down today and they have played more than usual (1 hour 45 minutes!) and when I suggested they call it a day DH got all grumpy and we argued about how acceptable it was. He thinks I have an unreasonable bias towards the game and that there is nothing wrong with it. I believe it's socially isolating, lazy parenting, detrimental to my Son emotionally, academically, physically and also leaves my Daughter out when they play and she can't as she is too small. I've been trying to find some guidance online from a reputable source but am struggling to find any.

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Theunmumsymummy · 18/08/2018 23:14

YANBU. Tbh, I think that 6 is kind of young to be playing video games anyway. Put your foot down.

eliza456 · 18/08/2018 23:17

Eh, ive played video games since I could remember (PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, computer games etc) and I was never given a limit, I did well at school and have plenty of friends.

AnExcellentUsername · 18/08/2018 23:24

Oh goody, another video game bashing thread.

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