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Here's an example of her behavior before the 1 hour screen time limit. If we would be out doing family activities and it would be getting close to bed time she

Here's an example of her behavior before the 1 hour screen time limit. If we would be out doing family activities and it would be getting close to bed time she would have literal panic attacks because she "didn't get to watch enough Youtube today." >Or is your actual goal that you want her to enjoy screen time less than she currently does? The word "enjoy" takes on a twisted meaning once addictive behaviors set in. Here's a list of "screen" activities that do not currently count against her hour of screen time. Any group screen activity. So if she is playing a video game with friends or family, that does not count against screen time. If she's watching anything educational, including but not limited to videos on how to complete a craft she is performing. Video games played alone but which incorporate physical activity such as "Just Dance" games do not count against screen time. If the family is watching her favorite TV show together, that does not count against "screen time." But she will leave even her favorite TV show to not miss out on her addiction fuel. And she only "willingly" participates in any other activities because her isolated screen time is restricted. I frankly couldn't care less that she enjoys watching vlogs or videos of kids opening packages. The problem is the social isolation and lack of variety in activities.

qu4z-2 8y ago
When I was young, my parents (for some reason) decided I was lactose intolerant and strictly limited my milk intake. To this day, I enjoy milk disproportionately. I'm not saying screens aren't addictive, but limiting someone's access to something often makes them want it even more than they did to start with.
- Consultant32452 8y ago
  I welcome you to spread this token of wisdom at your next local AA meeting.
  - solveit 8y ago
    As it turns out, American college students drink in far unhealthier ways than European students. It has been suggested that it might have something to do with the absurd legal drinking age of 21.
    - viivaux 8y ago
      Also see: Alcohol, Cannabis, Portugal's decriminalization etc.
    - Consultant32452 8y ago
      That's irrelevant since the prohibition came after the addiction was established, not before.
  - qu4z-2 8y ago
    I didn't mean to imply it wasn't sometimes worth it anyway; I apologise if it read that way. I just meant that you shouldn't be surprised when irregular/unpredictable access to something makes people eager to take every opportunity, and that it's a factor to consider in your strategy. I think a big difference with the AA is that usually the people going there have decided they (on some level) want to stop drinking, rather than that being an externally imposed restriction.

qu4z-2 8y ago

When I was young, my parents (for some reason) decided I was lactose intolerant and strictly limited my milk intake. To this day, I enjoy milk disproportionately. I'm not saying screens aren't addictive, but limiting someone's access to something often makes them want it even more than they did to start with.

Consultant32452 8y ago
I welcome you to spread this token of wisdom at your next local AA meeting.
- solveit 8y ago
  As it turns out, American college students drink in far unhealthier ways than European students. It has been suggested that it might have something to do with the absurd legal drinking age of 21.
  - viivaux 8y ago
    Also see: Alcohol, Cannabis, Portugal's decriminalization etc.
  - Consultant32452 8y ago
    That's irrelevant since the prohibition came after the addiction was established, not before.
- qu4z-2 8y ago
  I didn't mean to imply it wasn't sometimes worth it anyway; I apologise if it read that way. I just meant that you shouldn't be surprised when irregular/unpredictable access to something makes people eager to take every opportunity, and that it's a factor to consider in your strategy. I think a big difference with the AA is that usually the people going there have decided they (on some level) want to stop drinking, rather than that being an externally imposed restriction.