DS age 11 had friend over today (inset day). They were on the PS4 for 1.5 hours and then I asked them to switch it off. It was a beautiful day and I suggested that they take a ball to the park round the corner (I made other suggestions too but they went for this one). They came back really happy, had clearly had fun - in fact I had to call them as they were there for so long. However, after friend left DS was grumpy with me as apparently it was not cool that I intervened in their choice to game all afternoon, and at his friends houses they do exactly what they want. Now, I read some research once that said that children have the best times with their friends when playing outside, it's the thing they remember with most fondness. So I was trying to help them have a lovely time, not ruin their fun. However I am aware that DS is growing up, and off to Secondary in September, so maybe I should goes totally hands off when his mates are over. What do you do with your Yr 6s, and does it change when they are Yr 7? AIBU to have asked them to switch off the PS4 and should I chill out and let them do what they want when hanging out with friends?