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[quote=Anonymous]I did okay with the basics...no smart phones until middle school and only with straight As - no devices in room past 9pm - no social media.  Kids all play sports and are healthy and happy.  They all love to read and do well in school. I did not care about homework in elementary school at all but I expect good grades from them now.  Because they are capable of it.  I don't push elite sports, hyper competitive anything - including college.  They are all doing well in middle/high school and are happy.

What I learned along the way:
- Read and keep all electronics away as long as possible including TV.  Do not let your kid play on a device anytime they are bored and you want them entertained unless it is an important situation.
- Don't stress too much about friends/being popular.  Not that I really cared but the popular kids seem to have so much more pressure on them.  Like my middle of the road kids.
- Listen to them...anytime I pushed too hard...disaster.  Push some.

What I wished I had done: more art!!  Music.  Something.  Life was busy and that is what didn't happen.  [/quote]

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