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AJT May-22-00, 11:40 AM (EST) "Nintendo on school nights" I feel like I have so little time with my 8 year old son- usually evenings from when I get home around 6:30-7:00 pm untill he goes to bed at 8:30 are the only time we have. I decided to not allow him to play nintendo, video games or game boy on school nights so that we could spend a little time together. After some initial resistance, he seems to have accepted this rule. I am considering restricting television as the next step...Does anyone have any ideas or opinions about this?   Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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RE: Nintendo on school nights, bizmom, 01:14 PM, May-29-00, (1) RE: Nintendo on school nights, okmom, 02:17 PM, May-29-00, (2) RE: Nintendo on school nights, mariabailey, 08:46 PM, May-31-00, (3) RE: Nintendo on school nights, ChristineO, 10:53 PM, Jun-24-00, (4) RE: Nintendo on school nights, kmom, 10:01 AM, Jul-26-00, (5) RE: Nintendo on school nights, cbrowne, 04:13 PM, Sep-11-00, (6) RE: Nintendo on school nights, jkmurphy, 12:39 PM, Jul-03-01, (7) RE: Nintendo on school nights, dmmhunter, 01:37 PM, Dec-02-02, (8)

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bizmom May-29-00, 01:14 PM (EST) 1. "RE: Nintendo on school nights" Don't forget about the computer also. I think it's a good idea. Family time is more important than TV, nintendo, computer games or the Internet. But maybe instead of restrict all of those activities you say you can play on the computer, nintendo or TV for 30 minutes a day. But it has to be before you come home.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

okmom May-29-00, 02:17 PM (EST) 2. "RE: Nintendo on school nights" I think that working mothers, especially ones that must work long hours, can't follow traditional rules when it comes to parenting. I let my kids stay up a little later than most just so I can have some time with them in the evenings. I don't think it's a bad idea to limit television as long as the time when the tv is off, you are spending quality time together and it's not just a "no tv" night to make yourself feel good. Sometimes watching television together can be a good thing too. If you discuss the topic of the show together, or use it to promote discussions on feelings or behavior. For instance, you might ask your child how he or she would feel if in the situation of the characters on the tv show? It can help you get into your child's mind if used in the right fashion. Regardlesss, I think it's okay to make up rules which work for your family.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

mariabailey May-31-00, 08:46 PM (EST) 3. "RE: Nintendo on school nights" Whether it's Nintendo, the computer or television, I think it's all a struggle to know just how much is too much. There are times when I pray that a good Disney movie is on at night so that I can gain some peace in my house but then I feel a tad bit guilty for encouraging television viewing. I always find it hard to critize behaviors I know I unknowingly teach my children. I have a terrible habit of always turning on the television even if it's just for some background noise. ( I blame it on coming from a large family where noise was always abundant.) Now, I am trying not to limit television to a half hour an evening. But it's difficult. Maria Bailey   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

ChristineO Jun-24-00, 10:53 PM (EST) 4. "RE: Nintendo on school nights" From a child's standpoint, you are telling him to give up all the things he enjoys most so he can spend more time with you. However, in a child's eyes, many of the things adults do take away from time with them. Why not try joining your child in the things that he enjoys. Play a video game or watch a Nick at Night show with him You may find that being with your child in his world gives you a new connection. Good Luck from a working Mom of four!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

kmom Jul-26-00, 10:01 AM (EST) 5. "RE: Nintendo on school nights" That's really good advice. I think sometimes we get so busy with our daily tasks that we forget to get down to our children level and see things from their prespective. My kids love when I stop doing the dinner dishes and just throw a pillow on the floor and just watch Disney or Rugrats. Sometimes you just have to stop!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

cbrowne Sep-11-00, 04:13 PM (EST) 6. "RE: Nintendo on school nights" My husband and I set a rule that our children, ages 6 & 9, don't watch TV on school nights. We don't have a Nintendo (they haven't asked and we haven't offered)but between homework and karate, they don't have time for TV. If they are ready for school in the morning and have time left before we have to leave, we sometimes allow a few minutes of TV. Evenings are for sports, play, homework, and reading. There was some initial resistance, but now they really aren't interested in TV that much. We relax the rule on holidays, summer, etc., even though they still have to get up and go to day care.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

jkmurphy Jul-03-01, 12:39 PM (EST) 7. "RE: Nintendo on school nights" We have this problem, too, with our 5-year old son. My husband got him started on the computer and Nintendo/Playstation/etc. when he was very young--mainly learning softward like Jumpstart or Pooh Kindergarten, etc. But, as he gets older, he's wanting to play the Playstation all the time. We finally made a rule that he gets to play 2 hours per week. We keep track of how long he plays & how often and when his 2 hours are up, he's done. Sometimes he'll use all 2 hours up on a single weekend! But, because he is free to decide when and how he'll use his time, he has no problem with this rule and abides by it willingly. I have a feeling it might get harder as he gets older, though.......   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

dmmhunter Dec-02-02, 01:37 PM (EST) 8. "RE: Nintendo on school nights" I'm a single mum with a 13 year old son and I work from home. I completely agree with you. No video games on school nights, a little TV perhaps. It will give you an opportunity to go through their day with them, go through school work and any homework,read with them. Get educational games that you can both play together (e.g. who wants to be a millionaire, jeopardy, scrabble etc). You may also want to tell them positive stories of your childhood. Parenting is hard work especially for mums but remember, there are no perfect parents. Always make time for yourself too! You're special! Your children will be happy only when you are.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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