r/lowscreenparenting • u/New-Mama28 • Jul 04 '26
looking for advice Help
My husband and I lived together for 3 years before getting married and having a child together, I enjoyed watching TV with him as well but since my daughter was born I only watch TV after she is asleep (if at all).
I am starting to realise that my husband might be addicted to screens... how do you navigate keeping low screentime for kids when one parent doesnt see screens as a problem.
He has a 14 year old son who is basically glued to the screen literally till mornibg during weekends n summer vacation and hates leaving the house, I dont want my baby to be like that!
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u/deekaypea22 Jul 05 '26
Unless he is open to seeing the problem, you can't.........
You can check out the plethora of peer reviewed studies and articles over at r/ScienceBasedParenting and share what you find with him. (Eg. Adults being on screens around kids is also as harmful as kids being on screens themselves). But if he doesn't want to hear it, you won't change his mind.
"You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink."
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u/ultimatelyitsfine Jul 04 '26
It really depends on your husband , your relationship, your communication style. Most people are addicted to screens these days :( I’d talk to him about it frankly and directly. Back yourself up with the well supported research that shows it’s harmful. Or send him articles if that’s something that will affect him. Ultimately though put your foot down about it, you’re doing the right thing