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How much screen time should an 11 year old be

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fiftiesgirl · 08/02/2026 19:42

My stepdaughter is currently complaining she doesn't get enough screen time since we found she was on YouTube for 6hours solid a couple of weeks ago and we subsequently implemented screen limits.

How long do you allow your 11yr old (or children around that age) on screens in the week or at the weekend.

She's currently allowed 2hrs a week day and 3hrs at the weekend, not including homework, watching with family (we usually do an hour or 2 in the evening together) or a drawing app she uses a lot which has unlimited time.

In total today she'll have approx 5.5 hrs are we being too strict?

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IWishUWould · 08/02/2026 19:44

I think you’re being very generous! We have a 2 hours 7 days per week rule and will give more time every now and then if we feel they deserve it.

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