The parent in me continuously scrutinizes each second and minute my kids are relating to technology. The standard is 30 minutes of computer/gaming time and that is after your chore is completed. They may also buy an additional 30 minutes with each additional chore. I am the first one to yell: "You are off the computer!" when 30 minutes is up. I am also the first one to say, "No," when there is a repeated request to continue.
We have mp3 players in the ears, we have cell phones texting all day long, we have computers on, music playing, movies on demand and games on the iPad that are in constant swing.
Presently, I have sent all outside and what do I do? I open up my laptop. I check in on Facebook. I log into my 3 separate email accounts, I surf other blogs and I live out the, "Lead by example" model.
I actually have to cut this very short and i will get back to it. The three kids have all trampled back inside. They have entered into the room, pulled out their ear buds and asked if they could go back onto the computer. The oldest one says, 'I am just looking at the online auction for my snowboard." (another story for another time).
I need to go as I have suggested playing a board game. A WHAT? What in the world is a board game, you ask? Tune in later and I will tell you all about it.
Thanks for listening.
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