If you set the firm limits on screen time and do it for a period of time, your son will figure out something else to do. I agree with Dude that this is classic manipulation on your son's part.
You could provide a list of things he could do instead, but you might want to even hold off on that and see if he comes up with stuff on his own.
The one exception I would make is to go out and exercise (walking, bike riding, visit parks) as a family. If the kids are old enough, give them freedom to go outside or ride their bikes close to home by themselves. Kids love to do things by themselves, they just need to know their parents have confidence that they can do it. And then don't give into the temptation to do it for them.
Last edited by howdy; 09/21/15 08:38 AM.
