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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH’s definition of playtime at home is letting 5 year old & 20 months old playing by themselves while he sits back playing on cellphone for 1-2 hour in the same space. So, 5 year old may read some books, play some toys, jump on sofa while 20 months old may walk around, take out many toys from toy bins & move them around the house, jump on sofa, play some toy cars & follow what 5 year old do. There could be laughing, whining or 5 year old complaining of 20 months old. They don’t really play together, and it ends up with a messy house. DH is always feel refreshed after he takes care of kids at playtime.

My definition of playtime at home is sitting on the floor playing with 5 year old & 20 months old either reading books, playing blocks, cuddling, sing some songs, playing musical instruments, doing some scribbling, or some pretend play. When I see they are fighting, I see that as a teaching lesson to teach them something. I am always tired after I take care of kids at playtime.

Both kids have a good time at DH or my playtime.  [b]DH tells me that many families let their kids playing by themselves at playtime, and it is not like that he is finding excuses to play on his cellphone at his playtime. Well, I don’t truly believe that especially both kids are on the young side. What does playtime look like at your home?[/b] [/quote]

Your 5 year old is definitely not on the young side for independent play. Reading and interacting with your kids is good for them. Free play is also good for them. You need a balance of the two.
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