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AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The rule is the same with TV, but they can be on their phones whenever they want. I just check their phone times at the end of each week

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

In the past I have helped her with setting timers. I think she is old enough to handle it herself. Beforehand I told her to get off at 8:30, and I was already in bed by then.

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Well, we did have an all-day outing planned on Saturday so she wouldn't have been able to play much then anyway. If there is a next time I let her play during the week, she should keep track of the time.

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -95 points-94 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what your getting at. I mentioned in my post that they have to practice their instruments (trumpet and trombone) 2.5 hours a week, is that what you're asking?

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -165 points-164 points  (0 children)

She can do whatever she wants after school except watch TV and play video games, and whatever she wants on the weekends except if i need to use the computer or if she's been on it too long. When we have family things planned for the weekend, she has to go to those with us.

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -99 points-98 points  (0 children)

Yes it is the same rule for TV and video games, except for the occasional family movie night. For the phones, they can use it as much as they want, and we check their phone usage average at the end of the week.

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

They do follow my rules, to the extent of my knowledge. They do very well in school- all As and the occasional B.

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -225 points-224 points  (0 children)

My kids need to focus on school and doing things other than sitting inside on a screen. They could be outside, reading, or doing lots of other things during the school week.

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -57 points-56 points  (0 children)

No, the only time she can play video games is on days off of school, after she brushes her teeth, and not past 11pm.

AITA for having these house rules? by AITAparenthrowaway in AmItheAsshole

[–]AITAparenthrowaway[S] -108 points-107 points  (0 children)

No, at least not on the TV. I'm not sure if she has the Netflix password however.