Anonymous wrote:This isn't really that restrictive, honestly. They are watching tv every day.

The phones, you can try. I caved and got a gizmo watch when my DD had more freedom and I wanted to track her. They may be left out without at least a iPad or Apple watch to text in middle.

Right? An hour of tv every day and two hours on the weekend, plus handheld game time doesn’t really seem restrictive for elementary age.

Op here yes we're both Millennials and we're considering a family computer in the main room when the time comes.
I think we're willing to modify the phone thing if really needed I think our perspective is we're likely going to be the ones driving them around at least until high school so don't see the need for a phone but again we are open to revising. Thanks for the feedback everyone.