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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Never have I been so glad to be the "weird" parent that allows almost zero screen time. My second grader loves to read, begs to go to the library, and reads increasingly complex books. I hear the other parents in my neighborhood fret over their kids' lack of reading skills.[/quote]

We do the same. Almost zero screens. Very strong reader who reads for fun. [/quote]

Same here. I also set up multiple reading areas all around the house to make it easy and pleasant to read.

Living room couches with bookshelves, dedicated library room with table and chairs, a small book bin in his bedroom for reading, a beanbag in the family room for reading. We also visit the library once or twice a month and he gets to borrow a tote bag full of books. He will literally sit in front of the tv on the beanbag and read for hours without once asking to watch tv.

I am so glad we prioritized books and reading, and am happy we haven’t had screen time fights so far. I am sure they are coming… I keep hearing ALL boys play video games once they hit double digits in age. He is 8. Classmates parents ask how I get him off his tablet. Simple: he doesn’t have one. [/quote]

Learning and having broad knowledge of the world isn’t going to come from having a book in your hand all day.  That’s just one of many activities kids can be involved in to help them be well rounded.  Video games are not evil.   Just keep the games age appropriate.   If you look at successful guys in their 30s and 40s you will see the majority routinely played video games and many still play.   [/quote]

You do you. We will never have video games. No time for that. We have sooo many books to read. [/quote]

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