A number of families have already shared their experiences and on this page we will some of the common threads
Our child joined a chat which started out to talk about homework. As more an more people joined the tone of the discussion veered off topic and became quite negative. Our child realised this was an issue but it was a really tough decision - speak up in the group or just to leave the group.
As a parent I can see there are moments when my child has had "too much" screen time. Their personality changes.
On road trips we have introduced a new "no devices" rule. We have started to play the same games I played as a kid in the car and listen to audio-books as a family. The whole family actually enjoys our drives more now.
In our family setting time limits on device use is often interpreted as a punishment. As a result it leads to arguements
As a family we realise how little we communicate face to face any more because we all have our devices with us all the time
As a parent I sometimes find myself answering questions from my child without even looking up from my device and making eye contact.
As a family we have tried to develop rules to device use but they are hard to enforce. We have found having set times of the day where our children can use devices has worked better (not in the morning or before bed but while dinner is being prepared or while a younger sibling is going to bed)
How can I reduce the amount of time I spend on devices?
Do our children understand the fears of their parents?
Why should be embrace boredom? (written by a student)
What would happen if there were no guidelines and every family member used devices as they pleased?