During the pandemic, I refurbished two old laptops for my kids to use while my wife and I worked during the day.
They play mostly Roblox and Minecraft. I don’t monitor everything they do, but I do check in.
I give them each $5/mo in Roblox money (robux). They can spend it all as soon as they get it, or save it. But that’s all they get.
Even though the screen time is more than I think it should be, we try and create balance by getting out every day- going to the park, to the pool, running errands together, weekend camping trips…
I’ve tried different variations on screen-time, but the truth is it varies enough for us that it doesn’t seem worth it to police it. Some days end up being screen heavy. Some days the screens don’t even get turned on.
In any case, do what you think is right, keep learning as you go, and don’t be too hard on yourself when you inevitably make a mistake.
They play mostly Roblox and Minecraft. I don’t monitor everything they do, but I do check in.
I give them each $5/mo in Roblox money (robux). They can spend it all as soon as they get it, or save it. But that’s all they get.
Even though the screen time is more than I think it should be, we try and create balance by getting out every day- going to the park, to the pool, running errands together, weekend camping trips…
I’ve tried different variations on screen-time, but the truth is it varies enough for us that it doesn’t seem worth it to police it. Some days end up being screen heavy. Some days the screens don’t even get turned on.
In any case, do what you think is right, keep learning as you go, and don’t be too hard on yourself when you inevitably make a mistake.