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<blockquote data-quote="crazyeights" data-source="post: 498679" data-attributes="member: 13602"><p>I believe that when things interfere with "normal" life, it's time for the things to go. And call it bad mommy if you like, but I think sometimes in order to be a good mommy, you have to play the bad mommy role. </p><p></p><p>I am strict about adhering to ratings when it comes to my 7 yo. He doesn't act specific things out, but he is just naturally aggressive. And an interesting thing happened now that he is medicated <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I can actually talk to him now <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> So when he had snuck to watch his older brother play a game with realistic zombies, and the zombies started haunting him, as he said (terrified, couldn't sleep for a week) it ended up in a real life lesson moment. We started talking about why things are rated and why we should strive to fill our heads with good things. He got it! Woo hoo! And he has since made some good choices based on wanting to fill his head with good thoughts. Incredible! Not that you want to terrify your son to prove a point, but it just fell in my lap like that.</p><p></p><p>Also, I agree that something magical happens when electronics are taken away. difficult child 2 is still failing a class, so no electronics until his grade is up. Suddenly he is craving family time, which has also ended up in some great "life" conversations with him. And just being able to hang with him, and he wants to hang, is a real bonus. Starting to question if I want him to bring his grades up haha!</p><p></p><p>I also limit video time. When all is well, everyone gets their hour. Other than that we watch family movies and we have a family tv series we watch together. And that's just how it is. Everyone knows, so no one argues. Well, sometimes, but... That way they have to find something else to do and use their amazing brains for something else. </p><p></p><p>As far as the friend goes, I think you're doing the right thing. Those games you mentioned are way over the top. There is no reason for such a young children to be playing them. They are rated M for a reason. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there. Someday he'll thank you for it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crazyeights, post: 498679, member: 13602"] I believe that when things interfere with "normal" life, it's time for the things to go. And call it bad mommy if you like, but I think sometimes in order to be a good mommy, you have to play the bad mommy role. I am strict about adhering to ratings when it comes to my 7 yo. He doesn't act specific things out, but he is just naturally aggressive. And an interesting thing happened now that he is medicated :) I can actually talk to him now :) So when he had snuck to watch his older brother play a game with realistic zombies, and the zombies started haunting him, as he said (terrified, couldn't sleep for a week) it ended up in a real life lesson moment. We started talking about why things are rated and why we should strive to fill our heads with good things. He got it! Woo hoo! And he has since made some good choices based on wanting to fill his head with good thoughts. Incredible! Not that you want to terrify your son to prove a point, but it just fell in my lap like that. Also, I agree that something magical happens when electronics are taken away. difficult child 2 is still failing a class, so no electronics until his grade is up. Suddenly he is craving family time, which has also ended up in some great "life" conversations with him. And just being able to hang with him, and he wants to hang, is a real bonus. Starting to question if I want him to bring his grades up haha! I also limit video time. When all is well, everyone gets their hour. Other than that we watch family movies and we have a family tv series we watch together. And that's just how it is. Everyone knows, so no one argues. Well, sometimes, but... That way they have to find something else to do and use their amazing brains for something else. As far as the friend goes, I think you're doing the right thing. Those games you mentioned are way over the top. There is no reason for such a young children to be playing them. They are rated M for a reason. Hang in there. Someday he'll thank you for it! [/QUOTE]
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