So, we got Netflix a few months ago. I thought we would like the educational documentaries. I do...but, I don't think anyone else has watched nary a one.
Other than one free day/week (considering making it 1-2x/month), my kids have to earn 1 hour of screen time after they have: played outside, finished their chores and completed their schoolwork. I feel like that is generous; but, I may be out in left field on that.
We don't have cable TV and we don't get any free TV channels. We do have a tablet and a laptop and one TV for programs and movies we want to watch. The only thing my husband misses is sports events; but, he often checks scores on his favorite teams and somehow doesn't seem like he is missing anything at all.
And still, I feel like our family needs to deepen our connection...
So, I proposed a challenge to my family last week: 1 month (31 days) of no screens (for entertainment). I told them our reward would be a super family fun day (everyone voted for the beach...my husband voted for Hawaii...I WISH!). But, I was surprised there were no complaints!
We will see how we do for a MONTH; but, so far (day one), so good!
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