Drewactually

Should families set shared screen-free hours rather than individual limits?

Equal rules are not always fair. A parent answering a work emergency, a teen doing homework, and a child watching cartoons have different purposes and responsibilities. The [screen-time census](https://www.commonsensemedia.org/press-releases/two-years-into-the-pandemic-media-use-has-increased-17-among-tweens-and-teens) excludes schoolwork for exactly that reason. Set individual goals around sleep, behavior, and obligations instead of treating every illuminated rectangle alike.