New Tech Tickets At Our House

I don’t know about you but I feel like my kiddos have way too much screen time.   I feel like the more I try to limit it, the more they watch.   It’s like I say no, and then I turn around and my phone and kid are nowhere to be seen hiding in the pillows or bathroom!  So we are trying something new around here — Tech Tickets.

I found the idea for tech tickets on pinterest and even found TONS of printable options that would have worked but decided in the end to create my own {that you can use too, don’t worry}!  I’m hoping that it will lower the amount of time they are using screens, even if it causes a little more chaos in the beginning!  And, I’m hoping it also throws in a few lessons of responsibility along the way.

TECH TICKETS

What we are going to do is 10-30 minute tickets.  The girls will get them on Sunday night.  I’m not going to count TV time at the moment, but that might change.  We have too many moments where the TV is just on and I can’t fault the girls for that.  IF they ask to watch a movie, then that will count.

Here’s how we’ll run the show!

• Each girl will receive 10 tickets on Sunday evening.
• To use a ticket, they must give one to Mom or Dad and we will set the timer for 30 minutes.
• Tickets are good for 30 minutes of tablet, phone, computer.   They will be used for TV time IF the girls request to watch a movie or a show.
• When the timer goes off, your technology time is over.
• Once the tickets are gone you do not get any more until the next Sunday.
• Tickets will have to be used before 8pm.
• Mom and Dad can say No at any time, and can take tickets away if the girls misbehave.
• And if we are feeling really nice, Mom & Dad can also give extra tickets out just because.

Here’s a printable rule sheet if you are interested.

And here’s a link to the printable tickets.  You’ll need two sheets if you do it like us.

I think the best part about this is that you can really make up the rules that work for your household.

I’m interested to see if this will REALLY work.  I have my doubts.  But I’m going to try to stay positive and see how it goes.

***small update***
Since we gave them out Sunday, Ella has not turned one in.  HOWEVER, she’s been abnormally conscious of her screen time and aware that I’m not taking them.  I told her when I ask for one, she will have to give it to me.  And when they are out, they are out.  “No” will hold firm.   We also decided to try turning all TVS off from 8pm-9pm in hopes of making bedtime go smoother.