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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. Both kids used to have a regular screen time of no more than one hour a day. Occasionally we were getting lax and giving the 7 year old a bit more because they were stuck in a waiting room a fair amount with me taking older one to appointments, or they were playing video games on play dates. My spouse really loves the idea of video games with the kids and has been very resistant to stop it even though there are frequently problems.

After a few instances of unpleasant and one really terrible behavior after screens we are taking a pretty much total break, with the exceptions I described for the 10 year old.

My kids obviously asked why we are implementing this change and I typically explain the reasons for our rules (my number one dislike as a child was being told “I said said so” even over being spanked). I don’t think I handled this ideally. I am now thinking it was unfair or will be unfair long term to take away screens from my 10 year old because of my 7 year olds behavior. But I also think a screen ban is not the end of the world and it’s a little like drinking in front of an alcoholic you know? I’m truly struggling with this. [/quote]

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