DS is 5 and in Y1. His two best friends (same age) have games consoles, and when he goes to their houses the boys just want to play with them. I am not hugely precious about screen time - I let DS watch tv most days although we do limit it. But I feel very uneasy about a games console. I think it's because DS is pretty obsessed with screens as it is (will pester us for TV/tablet and has to be managed very carefully as he sometimes has meltdowns when we take it away). I worry that games are more addictive and will lead to even more meltdowns if he gets frustrated etc. But then if others have them I wonder if I'm being precious?! And I wonder how long I can hold out before I have to let DS have one?!
FYI in case it's relevant, I think DS has ASD and/or ADHD, but a long way of diagnosis since I'm fighting for a referral for assessment atm. However, I'm curious to know what any parents have done including parents of both neurotypical and neurodiverse children.