If your house is anything like mine, the screen is always on. We define 'the screen' as TV, PlayStation, computer and movie. It's the never ending battle with "the boys" to turn it off. We've tried rationing the time. X amount of hours per week, X amount of hours per day, only screen time on the weekend. But it's hard to enforce. It's such a motivator (most of the time) and gives parents that 10 minute break to regather the energy our children suck out of us.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Ohhh That Screen
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I am a Chicago Dad...would I enjoy the Chicago Mom's site..or is it only for mom's...
Bradley
The Egel Nest
You might -it's written by Mom's, but about parenting in Chicago. Not all posts are strictly about parenting though. Check it out and see for youself!
We also try to limit screen time. And fail. And then feel the guilt.
We use PS2 time on weekends only - it's a motivator for Zdoodle to have good days at school. Plus, if he played everyday, we'd argue everyday. About when it was time to turn it off. And his brain/focus gets all wacky if he has too much of it. But he loves it so dearly, that I can't elimate it.
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