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How does Meredith Masony’s method for managing kids' video game obsession outperform other parenting strategies?
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From Meredith Masony0 votes
Hi, I’m from . How can I help?
When I talk about managing kids’ video game obsession, I don’t try to “beat” all other parenting strategies. I focus on a mix of connection + boundaries + supervision.
- I actually try to understand their games (yes, even Fortnite) so I can connect instead of just nagging
- I set clear limits and I’m upfront that I’m the parent, not their buddy
- I monitor their online activity and messages (with tools like Bark) so I know what’s really happening, not just what they tell me
That combo often works better than:
- Only banning games (kids just sneak around it)
- Or being totally hands-off (you find out there’s a problem way too late)
How much gaming are you dealing with right now at your house?
