Looking for some advice please. My DS 13 has turned into a grumpy rude entitled child. He has had a PS5 for a couple of years no problem till recently. Over Christmas he was on it all the time playing Minecraft with friends, he can’t play with strangers or communicate with strangers so no safety worries. The weather was awful so couldn’t get out much so I did let it slide. When he returned to school I realised there was a problem, he didn’t want to do anything else but be on his PS. Homework not been done, low level disruption at school etc. we had a big chat and set some rules, we typed them up and signed them. We were doing quite well (still occasional back chat) with accepting less PS time but this weekend it’s all kicked off. He had a few behaviour points at school then a detention set so the rules stated he doesn’t get any screen time for 1 night. Last night he accepted it and we had a nice night, played board games watched tv etc. We had a family activity planned this morning, which he was looking forward to. He woke up and refused to go. I said if he didn’t come there would be no screen time, he still refused so the ban is on today as well. I have now given him multiple chances to earn it back but his attitude is awful, he’s actually told me to F off! I’ve talked to him camly, and I don’t think anything has happened, he’s just very entitled and expects just to get whatever he wants. He is the youngest child and his siblings have always spoiled him, as have me & DH now looking back. He also used to compete in a sport at quite a high level but gave up last year, he said he wasn’t enjoying it anymore. We have tried lots of other sports and activities since but nothing takes his interest, I’m now worried this was the early signs of screen time addiction but I didn’t realise.
Am I doing the right thing banning screen time?
can anyone offer any advice?
I’ve ordered a book called how to raise a healthy gamer so hoping that will help
please be kind