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My son spends 3-4 hours a day watching YouTube Shorts and playing Roblox. We've tried taking away the iPad but he throws massive tantrums and it ruins the whole household's peace. My parents (who live with us) think I'm being too strict. My wife thinks I'm not strict enough. How ...
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You're not failing — every parent is dealing with this. What worked for us: 1. **Family media agreement**: We sat down WITH our kid (not dictating TO him) and agreed on rules together. Kids follow rules better when they help make them. 2. **Earned screen time**: 30 min reading = 30 min screen. Math practice = gaming time. 3. **No screens during meals or after 8pm**: Non-negotiable. 4. **Replaced, don't remove**: Sign him up for cricket coaching, robotics, or art class. You can't just create a vacuum. The grandparent situation is tough. We had a gentle conversation with them about why limits matter — showed them the AAP guidelines. They came around eventually.
Google Family Link is a lifesaver. You can set daily screen time limits, approve/block apps, and set bedtime hours. The kid sees a countdown timer and knows when time is up — removes you from being the "bad guy." Been using it for 2 years with our 11 year old.
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