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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a tween and if there is a playdate on a rainy day and it runs more than 2 hours there will inevitably be screens. They start out doing craftd and chatting. They may occasionally pull out dolls or play hotel. It's okay to let them play Roblox or Minecraft. I find the older kids become the less they are into imaginative play. Turn on a movie, let them dance to music, pull out the Nintendo switch. They were likely bored out of their minds. You should also consider reducing the amount of time of your playdates. [/quote] Disagree. Screens are easier, sure, but my 12-year old only still has plenty of hang outs at our house without screens. This weekend she and her school friend planned out their own babysitters club and drew posters by hand. Last weekend she and another friend played badminton and made necklaces and talked about crushes. If screens are not currently an expectation, don't let that genie out of the box.[/quote]
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