Minecraft-computer game
My 11 year old is obsessed with this game. While he plays safely offline, and it's only building (btw, Lego comes out with Minecraft themed construction sets in August), I want him to get outside, read, play away from electronics. Should I give consequences if he plays too much? How do I get him interested in other activities when he's not sports-minded and things that he used to do more often he seems to be growing too old for?
Please share your strategies
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Permalink Reply by Stacia D. Kelly on -
I have the same issue with my 8yo. I set the timer on the stove - when it beeps, he's got to get off the computer and go do something active. Seems to be working.
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Permalink Reply by Ronna Mandel on -
Thanks Stacia. Timer's a good idea because I always get distracted doing chores and lose track of time.
Stacia D. Kelly said:I have the same issue with my 8yo. I set the timer on the stove - when it beeps, he's got to get off the computer and go do something active. Seems to be working.
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Permalink Reply by Wendy Lindsey on -
We have the same problem. I also have an 11 year old son who only wants to play Minecraft. we go round and round with it. So very frustrating.
Have you found a solution since you posted? lol
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Permalink Reply by Ronna Mandel on
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To be honest I have not done much, but when a group of parents the other evening all said they limit or ban computer time M-Th and then if they do allow it, it's 30 mins I felt just awful that I am ruining my son's brain. I have decided to allow longer time because it's constructive play, plus I have him out on a play date once a week and swimming twice a week. When he moves into middle school next year I will set more stringent guidelines/limits and he and I will reach a decision together since he is very conscientious and understands my concerns that too much screen time leads to depression amongst a host of other ills.
What do you think?
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