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[quote=Anonymous]Cold turkey! Once they know it's not an option, the asks will go way down. DS9 will now actually sit on the couch in front of the TV (which is off) and across the room from the computer (also off) and just listen to the radio and chat with me (OMG he talks so much!) or just flop down and read a book under the throw blanket. He also has a lot of "tinkering" toys that are good for casual play, like a bag of rubber bands which he can slingshot around, a magnetic darts and target set, connectors building set, dominos, and of course legos. It doesn't even occur to him now to ask to watch TV unless he is sick or ask for computer time unless he needs to check homework. The only downsides for me are a messier house and having to listen to his chatter. I'm an introvert and am not used to this much sound and so much talking. It would be more pleasant if he were sitting in front of the TV for an hour a day. [/quote]
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