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Related to screen time and potentially applicable to more than one device type. More general than such topics or tags as [video-games], [media], TV, television, [computer], tablet, iPad, smartphone, [cellphone], iPhone, etc.

7 votes

When should kids get a cellphone?

I have the same basic criteria for everything like that: Did they ask? Have they demonstrated an ability to handle the responsibility? For a phone, the second point would be demonstrated by showin …
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Strategies to reduce computer game interest

We addressed the "addiction" part of your question previously, but I wanted to talk about the behavior part. First, you shouldn't expect it to be as easy for your five year-old as it is for your nine …
Karl Bielefeldt's user avatar
2 votes

Should I play Minecraft with my kids?

I don't know why people think the addition of a computer magically sucks the quality and humanity out of an interaction. If that were so, it would make no difference to your sons whether you particip …
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How do I get my daughter to spend less time at the computer?

Good old fashioned taking the computer away is my first thought. Just be consistent with a time limit. Kids hate never knowing when a parent is going to come in and say it seems like they've been on …
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