Time spent gaming - argument with DP

[Dinoroarrr]

Long story short, I've had an argument with my DP over how much time his son plays on his console when he is here. DSS is 9. DP lets him play for anywhere between 5 and 8 hours a day. DP usually plays with him the whole time.

I appreciate everyone parents differently but this is causing a bit of an issue (that amount of time can't be good for DSS / DP does nothing round the house / helps cook etc as he is also playing).

Am fully ok with being told I am in the wrong here!

I think you are right.
How much is DSS there to fit in 8 hours of gaming? Does he do other stuff with him?

@TheQueef He's here every other weekend, so around 4 hours on the Friday, 5-8 hours on both the Saturday and the Sunday. Then he's here for dinner twice a week and that's around 3 hours both days.

He does do other things with DSS but it's not that often.

I'm trying to think if, say, cycling (or other wholesome hobby) would be annoying for that length of time and I think it would.
Part of parenting is play time obvs but it does sound like the easy option and indulgent.
Do you have other DC?

@TheQueef I have one, we have none together.

I think you’re right. It doesn’t sound healthy but do you each involve the other in how you parent your own DC?

Your DP not doing his share of the housework as a result is certainly something I’d be having words about.

Sorry to say but I think he's just playing.
His DS is just a convenient excuse really.
I'd plan some family stuff (all of you) and try and arrange to be out of the house.
If he's so invested in being the personal entertainer let him entertain all of you at the playground or woods etc.

It's his son so I'd let him do what he wants there but he can't opt out of doing housework etc It's a shit example to show his son and not fair on you.