My ex-girlfriend left for the USA with our son a few years ago (I live in Europe). Since then, he's done nothing but play Xbox all day. Now he's eleven. He gets up in the morning, plays for an hour, goes to school and then plays until he goes to bed. It's cruel! She doesn't care, she's happy to have some peace and quiet. When I talk to him about it, he just blocks me so I can't see when he's online. Big respect to everyone who limits this with their children! You're doing the right thing!

[–] Perhapsjustsniffit@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Half an hour every day. That's video games or internet. Tv is more open but only in the evenings generally. That's a reduction from 2 hrs a day which was causing problems honestly. They've managed it well and are much more active again. They play with one another more and there is less fighting. They're 10 year old boy/girl twins and a 12 year old big sister.

That's not to say that there aren't complete Saturdays of movies or video games or extra time when it's been a smooth day. Some people think we're nuts but it works for our family and gets us all more active and involved with each other.