I have two boys (not yet teens). Like a lot of children, they like computer games. I heavily restrict this to only let them play for about 90 minutes on a Saturday. They play more at their dad’s house. The problem is they get really cross when playing their games. They start shouting at their tablets, whining, and on the odd occasion they have thrown their tablet on the floor. On the rare occasion that has happened (thrown it), I have immediately taken it away.
The thing is, I can’t bear the sound of their shouting or whining at the games. It actually stresses me out and I can feel the stress building in my chest. I just don’t like the sound of conflict. Are other people like this? How do people cope with letting their kids on computers every day if their kids do the same? Mine only have 90 minutes on a Saturday and that’s enough for me. I really don’t want to stop them playing altogether but I really dislike to hear the angry voices.
Thinking about it, I’ve always been the same. Didn’t like it when I was a child myself and someone got angry and didn’t like it when ex husband did. AIBU to feel like this?