I told them they need a screen break. Not sure what time I will allow free screen time on school days yet.

Anonymous wrote:I am letting them play Minecraft right now, actually. It’s been a long, overwhelming first day of school, and if they want to decompress for a while, so be it.

Same. Mine are watching YouTube garbage (home run derby etc) but it's how they relax. Both super athletic and tons of time outside.

I am letting them play Minecraft right now, actually. It’s been a long, overwhelming first day of school, and if they want to decompress for a while, so be it.

11yr old and I said no. Outside and/or inside activities both exercise and whatever else she chooses to do that doesn't involve a screen. She's now getting online 90min after school ended to hang out with some friends on Zoom which I'm okay with, but she knows that there isn't screen time during the week during the school year.

Might ease up on that, but since they're going to be in front of a computer for most of the day at least for the next few months, her non-school screen time will be limited.

I set their chrome books to shut off at 5 p.m. (School ends at 4.) Problem solved!

Anonymous wrote:My kids do this too (9 and 11) - I let them from 3:30 to 4:30 because that is how they want to decompress. Then, at 4:30 we have outside time for an hour (usually bike riding or scootering)

Op here. My boys are also 9 and 11. I am going to let them play for a few more minutes and then go on a bike ride.

I just forced my 7- and 5-year-old off their devices. They weren’t happy but I told them we HAD to go outside for 45 minutes before they could do anything else. They are now happily playing in sand.

They are still little enough that I can control their routine, so I think this is going to be our new things. Their little bodies need to move.

Not unless they earn extra time with extra chores.

This is very sad

My kids are asking for screens way less but I do let them get 30 minutes of “free time” screens each day. We do at least an hour outside, either in the morning or after 3 pm.

My kids do this too (9 and 11) - I let them from 3:30 to 4:30 because that is how they want to decompress. Then, at 4:30 we have outside time for an hour (usually bike riding or scootering)

No. Which sucks because I'd like nothing more than to give them Epic or some TV while I make dinner.

How old are they?

I don't micro manage what my high school kid does in his free time and some is netflix but some is shooting hoops in the driveway. Might depend on age of kid and whether or not generally responsible and whether or not exercise every day.

My middle schooler (7th) is on her tablet right now. Just them have some free time, even if it's screens. Their choice. This virtual school thing is stressful. Cut the cord for a bit.

My boys jumped on Minecraft and roblox. They have gotten used to playing everyday.

Are you allowing kids to be on screens AFTER being in virtual school all day?

They both do play soccer. One kid has practice later today.