LewisLad
Midfield
Not sure I agree on the doom and gloom tone of the op but it is probably the number one thing I'm concerned about as a parent of young kids.
Telly I can live with but phones are a worry. It's going to be difficult to impose limits for his own good, while not wanting him to feel ostracised.
The gaming and phone stuff is totally different. I grew up with video games and would like to play together but not sure that's sustainable either with the online aspect these days
Telly I can live with but phones are a worry. It's going to be difficult to impose limits for his own good, while not wanting him to feel ostracised.
See mine loves the tele and we do have an issue getting it off sometimes. But I do think if he's been at nursery all day or out and about, some time zoning out on the sofa is good for him. After all it's what we all do?I think it’s a very reasonable post. Our son is fast approaching 3 and thankfully isn’t too bothered about tele etc. His favourite pastime when we ask him what he wants to do is to go and see the chickens (we live near some allotments so get the dog on the lead and walk over). I was never arsed about video games and stuff growing up either, so guess it maybe helps I’m from a certain generation whereby we experienced life before mainstream internet etc but also recognise its part of every day life now. It’s a tough balancing act.
The gaming and phone stuff is totally different. I grew up with video games and would like to play together but not sure that's sustainable either with the online aspect these days
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