Tablet / PC rules ....

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What are your rules for the tablet / PC ?

We have a 5 & 7 year old and haven't got it right yet!! We have tried

-No tablet/PC on school days
-No tablet/PC in mornings (current method)
-Tablet/PC as reward
-Tablet/PC with set hours for the day
-No tablet/PC next day if whining/crying/moaning when asked to put it away
-No tablet/PC rules (that was a complete nightmare! As they obviously have to go to bed, go to school, etc..)
-and more....

What has worked/ does work in your house??

Thanks :)

I wont let ds 5 have a tablet,I dont like that the screen is only lap distance away from his eyes.Hes allowed to watch tv in his room for a couple of hours after school.

Just to add as well that I think it also depends on the child. My daughter would drop any technology in a heart beat to do an activity with us or with friends. My son is more of an issue - we’ve always had to drag him outdoors (with or without technology - he’s just as obsessive with his figures and Lego). I do see a difference with his moods with too much screen time though, whereas it chills my daughter out. So, I guess rules are also made depending on the individual.