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5 No Electronic Rules

My friend Michelle told me the other day she’s thinking about getting her daughter a phone. For a long time, her 13-year-old hasn’t been interested in having one, but now, things are different. “She wants to be able to connect with her friends,” Michelle said. “And I get that. But I also know that once I give her a phone, everything’s going to change.” We talked a little bit about her daughter’s other electronic devices and screen habits. Michelle said her daughter will watch one YouTube video after the next. “So, what’s going to happen if she starts asking for TikTok? Or Instagram? A phone just opens a whole new can of worms.”

It certainly does. Setting some ground rules will help. And staying vigilant with all types of electronic devices is important whether it’s a phone, an iPad, or a handheld video game. Are you in a similar situation with your child? Or, perhaps your child has had one of these electronic devices for a while and needs a refresher on the rules?

Will you allow your child to check text messages or play on her iPad at the dinner table? Is using her phone or Switch in her room acceptable? What about after lights out? My friend’s going to have to decide whether she’ll allow her daughter to download YouTube, TikTok, and other apps on her phone. What are your rules about apps and social media on electronic devices?

At iMOM, we put together a cute printable to remind you and your kids about rules regarding electronic devices. If you’re going through the same dilemma with your child as Michelle, or struggling to reestablish rules in your household, start here. Have a discussion with your child and then hang this printable in the kitchen as a reminder about your family’s rules for electronic devices.

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