While some of us at PCMag are parents, we’re not pediatricians or child-
behavior specialists. We suggest you review reputable sources such as the Mayo
Clinic for advice. One thing we do know: Counting online school time against an
overall screen-time limit would be a terrible idea. You might consider the
opposite—let kids earn extra fun time with their devices by completing
schoolwork successfully. Note, too, that screen-time management is built right
into many devices, particularly those from Apple.
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limits, letting the kids earn more time. Screen Time lets you list tasks and
chores that kids can complete to earn more time; it’s up to the child to choose
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includes a rewards system that can give kids more online time, a later bedtime,
or a pass to use the internet outside the normal schedule.
- DON’T PICTURE YOUR KID AS A SLACKER
When home is school and school is home, kids may have a hard time focusing
on studies. That doesn’t mean they’re lazy—it means they need some structure.
Consider setting up a separate user account on your child’s PC or Mac that’s
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clear away any distractions like games.
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