Devices in bedrooms

[poppy990]

I'm really interested in what others do here
I'm pretty easy going with my kids access to tech (2 DS age 11 and 13 and step DD age 12)
As long as they get out and about for part of the day nor do some other activities I let them have their devices as much as they want
But I do take them all away when I go to bed.
They think this is very unreasonable
I'm worried if I don't take them away they'll be up all night looking at who knows that.

My youngest keeps her phone, but she’s very good and turns it off then goes to sleep.
When my oldest was this age I used to take her phone off her at bedtime and turn the broadband off on my way to bed.
Your house, your rules.

Same in this house. Devices on charge in the kitchen from 9pm. No negotiations.

Same here.

I bet they think that's unreasonable but never mind. The on charge in the kitchen from 9 is a good idea.

We never took any devices from bedrooms overnight but our two were good at self regulating and knowing when they were tired. It very much depends on the child and whether you think they'll be using them all night or not.

If they were all teenagers I would allow them, it is up to you as a parent to teach them the consequences of being on screens all night. When they are teens you need to start moving from controlling them to supporting them making the right decisions and self regulating. It is something you do gradually, not suddenly give them free access at 18.

For the two that aren't teens yet I would ask them to leave outside their rooms. For the older one it is borderline to start allowing him some personal responsibility.

You dont need the same rule for all three.

I’m about to start a thread on stopping overnight devices. My advice is don’t allow it. Of course they’ll tell you you’re being unreasonable. Hang tough! Once started it’s so hard to stop and I believe quite damaging to their sleep, concentration and even mental health.