My 7yo son is a very good student and is also doing well socio-emotionally (I spoke with his teacher). He is extremely proud of how he is doing, but when it comes to homework I basically have to strongly prod him and be on top of it. Also, he doesn’t like my “rules”. I think this may be related to the homework issue but also me clamping down on YouTube/ iPad use which unfortunately he started using before I was entirely aware of all the risks for kids and restricted access. What do you think I should do? How should I talk to him about these things?
How can I help and support my 12-year-old with phone addiction?
I hesitate introducing video games to my son. Is there a healthy and safe way to do this?
All of my son’s friends at school have some type of gaming system. We have been really firm about not introducing this into our home mostly because of safety. Our main concern is that he has a tendency to fixate when he likes something. I am worried if we allow video games in our home this will get out of hand really quickly.
How do I decide if my 9yo should have a cell phone?
My 9yo daughter is generally a rule follower. Though we are at a more progressive school that discourages the use of social media and phones, it happens. Even some of the most like-minded parents have now allowed their kids to have a phone with limited texting, or facebook for kids, etc. My husband and I don't believe children should be on any screens when it can be helped, but now she is starting to feel left out. Where is the line between ”we choose the best values for our family“ and turning our kid into an outcast?