Not married but I'll refer to them as DSC for ease of the thread.
I'm concerned about the amount of time they spend on screens and feel as though it's setting a poor example for my own DC.
They are never without a device in their hand be it a tablet, switch, phone or console. They only ever want to talk to you about games, any other type of conversation bores them and they seemingly want you to make your point quickly so they can get back to gaming or talking about gaming. They want to cut short outings and activities so they can get back indoors and game. Their every waking minute, whilst not otherwise occupied IE at school, is spent on a device or itching to get back onto one.
They rush (or waste) meals because they're so desperate to get back online.
If they ask to go on (insert whatever device) and are told no not yet, they sulk and twiddle their thumbs as if there is nothing else in the world to do.
They've got a 3yo sibling at home (not DP's) and even she is headed the same way, she has an account on roblocks or whatever it is and whenever you see her it's roblocks this, roblocks that. At three 😳
Neither parent monitors the older ones activity so I'd be surprised if anybody is monitoring hers.
I have mentioned it to DP who says it's just what they like to do and that whilst he does try to encourage other hobbies he doesn't want to stop them enjoying themselves. Fair enough, but there has to be some moderation surely?
How can I install reasonable boundaries around tech when DSC are allowed to eat sleep and breath gaming?