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[quote=Anonymous]OP he's 14. You have 3-4 years before he's on his own, and you can't limit screen time in college. Have you seen those kids who go off to school and lose their shit over all the freedom because they've never been allowed any autonomy?

You say you know he'd mess up if you let go of the reins, and that may be true. He may not have perfect grades or get into a top school, but at least his prospects would be realistic. What good is it to restrict and punish an unmotivated kid into a top and challenging school, and then have him be ill equipped to succeed?

I personally feel that making the screen time into his reward, or limiting it like you have, is only making it more valuable in his eyes. Let it go. Have the conversation about changing the rules, and have him acknowledge the problems he's had with this in the past. Ask him what he wants for his future and if bad grades will get him there. He needs to want these things for himself, and he needs to learn to keep himself on track. Good luck![/quote]

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