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Originally Posted by BlackArcher101
Downtime = playing a game sitting in a restaurant?
That kid will just become one of those people who sit among friends at a table, only to stare at their cell phone in an awkward silence.
There is usually a time and place for certain things. Playing a game and ignoring others in your immediate surrounding is not nor should it be accepted by parents as socially acceptable behavior.
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I am not talking about for the entire meal and giving bad attitude if told/asked to put it away. I am talking about some down time as the family chills for a bit after a busy day.
I could be wrong. Although my daughter is going into grade 12 and is very social and well balanced and getting very good grades.
I suppose I should not have let her play that electronic game for a few minutes when we want out for a meal after a busy day.
Yes, kids need some of their own mental space after a busy school day. Just like adults need some down time too.