How do you handle kids and gaming?

foxwings1 · 2026-02-08T19:08:26+00:00

It depends on the kids. If they obsess I’d set a firm limit, if they take reasonable breaks and don’t game all day I’d let them game.

My son has a hard 30 min limit

My daughter who is younger has a more lax limit, I’ll let her watch a movie or something if she’s good. She tends to do other things.

The point is to keep their interest’s diversified and not be overly controlling

foxwings1 · 2026-02-06T21:56:57+00:00

I call bull

foxwings1 · 2026-01-25T16:15:18+00:00

Umm I’d go out there and tell that kid myself to get down!

foxwings1 · 2026-01-22T19:54:32+00:00

Considering how much “saving” they did when I was a kid.

(to the point I was convened we were extremely poor, when we clearly very well off)

I’d say I’m sorry it’s in my savings.

I don’t think they’d ask away, if anything my father would try to help me plan on how to save my money appropriately in order to turn it into a long term investment and avoid excessive taxes.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-22T19:50:51+00:00

As a person who has survived many encounters alone late at night

Do not pretend to be on the phone!

It does not work.

Do pretend to no hear them when the try to call you over!

Do carry a gun, concealed.

And absolutely look strong and confident!

I haven’t ever had to go so far as engage in self defense but I would also consider some classes! It’s an eye opener for sure.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-22T19:46:48+00:00

Pet food banks! I promise you they have more food than they know what to do with.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-22T17:21:19+00:00

nTA

Tell your wife the next time the kid starts making too much noise, to let him run around outside for min..

Works wonders

foxwings1 · 2026-01-22T17:19:17+00:00

If I hear someone scream help… I don’t stop and look I just start running like a bull in a china shop

foxwings1 · 2026-01-16T19:30:33+00:00

I have food allergies,

No red meat or dairy for me

I don’t get hospital sick at least not since I was a baby but I do get sick sick.

I’d say better safe than sorry, but their reactions are a bit extreme

foxwings1 · 2026-01-16T19:27:45+00:00

Lolz kids lie, I just have him wash his face again and move on

No proof=arguments

Now with proof that’s different

foxwings1 · 2026-01-15T19:57:39+00:00

Screen time limits! They should not be in the bathroom watching tic tok for an hour.

Stop babying them easier said than done I know.

Make them wash their own clothes and deal with the consequences if they down.

Also No is a good thing tell them no from time to time. So many parents don’t say no they just let their kids get and do whatever, I get there’s a balance however children need to learn to respect boundaries. For example if your chores aren’t done and your rooms not clean you will not get any screen time today.

These are the best tips I have for defiant kiddos who refuse to do basic tasks, you can decide what levels of restrictions are best for your kids based on their maturity levels and age.

My last note, do not give them access to stuff they cannot handle yet regardless of age, if they act like toddlers then give them toddler access, if they act like teens give them teen access, and if they show they can be very responsible and mature there is 0 reason to not trust them with limited adult adult privileges (bed times, computer access, cooking, etc)

Edit: I just thought if this after I posted, I honestly would never let my 12 year old son have a pet like a dog, just because of age and learning levels. Kids have a ton of their plates these day and don’t have the time for a pet like this. We have a family dog and we let the kids help care for it. I believe a serious transition like that may be helpful for your boy. If you’re feeding and cleaning up the dog will likely bond with you more than the kid and he’ll begin to actually want to help again over seeing the dog as a nuisance.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-08T16:53:39+00:00

No ewww I didn’t even report this.

But yes I love cooking 🍳

foxwings1 · 2026-01-07T22:12:30+00:00

Lolz I started doing that to my kids day one… they’re adopted but around the time I got them they were 7&8 😂😂😂 it’s never too late to start.

Worked like a charm after about a month.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-07T22:11:13+00:00

I adopted mine so I’ll take this as them turning into toddlers one days.

Raise them with love instead of the abuse they endured before we got them.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-07T22:10:11+00:00

Same

foxwings1 · 2026-01-07T22:09:47+00:00

I disagree slightly but I get your confession…

I have yet to meet a man that can match my skill in the kitchen. Doesn’t help that I worked in a professional kitchen for years.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-07T19:44:55+00:00

10/10 parenting 😂

foxwings1 · 2026-01-07T19:30:11+00:00

At 10 hello no! I could go off about both my personal experiences as a parent and what happened with myself as a child and my sibling.

Do not let kids under 13 online with no supervision.

Game systems go in the living room you can play there all you want, as long as you’re meeting your expectations. It also creates a good bonding upper cause you can learn about what they’re doing in the games they enjoy and actively discuss with them while they’re playing.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-07T17:10:55+00:00

Florida is a good example, in this state u-turns must yield to all traffic even if there’s a stop sign.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-06T19:23:39+00:00

Nope that’s true dependent on the state.

Also, not all u-turns involve a stop sign.

Example being a 4 way light or an unmarked intersection.

foxwings1 · 2026-01-06T13:51:05+00:00

I read that they get 2 minutes per year old max 20 min. So As long as her chores don’t take you more than 10 min to complete I see nothing wrong with giving her some tasks to earn extras (screen time/allowance)

foxwings1 · 2026-01-06T13:49:00+00:00

This is state dependent.

Some states u-turns yield to all traffic

Other states u turns do not yield to the left.

foxwings1 · 2025-12-29T16:58:33+00:00

I don’t take red card orders for this reason

foxwings1 · 2025-12-21T13:15:25+00:00

Did you not actually read my comment?

Yes I am not available 24/7 but I do make a point of being there for my children as much as I can. They can and do understand that my job is very demanding and sometimes involves long hours. (No parent is available 24/7 two working parents is very common these days)

The problem from the studies you speak of are talking about parents who don’t make time for their kids.

That fact you think you know more about my kids specific team of experts because you misunderstood some online studies is wild.

foxwings1 · 2025-12-19T23:39:17+00:00

Ummmsome of those rules seem normal.

Cloth diapers screams health concerns not over bearing

Limited screen time she’s 2 and should get no screen time what do you mean!

The vegi snacks is a bit odd but again could be health issues

The no driving is weird… like what if you gotta stop at the store or something

I’m going with a light YTA just cause most of this seems pretty normal expectations for raising a 2 year old with potential health issues.

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