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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was a no screen time mom. My boys played outside daily riding bikes, raking leaves, digging worms, etc. We took weekly trips to the library, visited every children and science museum in the country, zoo, aquarium. Now they are 12 and 14 and play multiple sports, get good grades, have lots of friends and watch tiktok and YouTube videos. It is what it is.[/quote] They should still have some free play outside, they aren't that old. [/quote] My older child started high school and is very busy. He plays sports 5-6 times per week. He is in multiple clubs and has homework. He hangs out with friends and they may throw the football around or play basketball in the driveway. I’m not sure what kind of independent outdoor free play you expect from high school students. My 12yo has friends over often and they also hang out inside and outside. They mostly play basketball in our driveway if they are outside.[/quote]
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