I took stock last night when I realized during homework time that my two younger kids do not hardly read anything, not even for fun. I have done them a disservice and it is getting fixed as of this weekend. At their age I was reading two or more books (mostly classics for school, but some Louis L’amour and other stuff too) a month. When they have to for school they do not do it with content mastery so they can get back to there gadgets. I can see how over the last few months it is affecting their home chores as well, poor quality and flat just not doing them until hounded.
I am fixing to go scorched earth and basically eradicate a lot of stuff. I wish I could enforce that on the Mrs as well but that is a battle I will not fight.
I’ve been there, brother. My son became a much nicer person when we severely limited his time with electronics. I’ve noticed that I’m a better person when I limit my own time as well.
I’ve been there, brother. My son became a much nicer person when we severely limited his time with electronics. I’ve noticed that I’m a better person when I limit my own time as well.
My kids have the usual issues with electronics, but they are active and they do read for pleasure. What I see happening is a lack of development of communication and affection. I recently got my daughter to kiss me on the cheek, but she on’t do it if anyone is around. I’m the only person she will kiss. Heartbreaking. Good luck to you, but I choose to fight for myself and for my kids.