Your child downloads a new app. You notice they’ve been spending more time on their phone, so you decide to set a limit. You say, “You can only use that app for 30 minutes a day.” Your child immediately responds: “Why? You never let me do anything!” Suddenly, what started as a reasonable screen-time boundary becomes an argument about trust, fairness, and independence...
How to Set App Boundaries Without Making Your Child Feel Controlled
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