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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]14 and 12 yrs old would spend the whole weekend on YouTube and video games if I let them. They reject every activity I suggest, and if I insist, they get moody, it's exhausting.

Yesterday, after a lot of resistance, we went to the zoo, a cool bakery, and Five Below (their choice). At home I suggested a movie; they refused until I asked for just 15 minutes then we watched the whole thing. They were rolling laughing.

Today I planned a short nature walk, another bakery, and an activity of their choice, but the complaining started again. I told them I’m going and they can stay home but no electronics. They access to a phone for calls (no internet).

Is this what I’m in for the next few years? Are there ways I can interest them without all the hassle? It’s so draining.[/quote]

so I'm older than your kids but I'd also spend all weekend playing video games/on youtube if my mom let me. you just have to plan activities, but also give them chill time to like enjoy their own things. for example my mom takes me out to watch movies or go outside or whatever, but she also gives me plenty of time to be alone, which I do very much appreciate. kids don't like when they feel *forced* to do something[/quote]

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