[Aliantha]

My oldest boy tends to get bogged down on Xbox if I leave him to his own devices. I find the best thing is to create diversions. I also have a rule that it's for after dark or rainy days which I don't strictly enforce, but if I am getting concerned, I remind them. At first Aden didn't like it much, but he's ok about it now. All rules are restrictive till you get used to them. It's normal for kids to get the shits when you take away what they are used to doing. I found with my boys, it made things easier if I get more involved in their activities at least in the begining when I'm not impressed with they path they're taking on their own. It usually seems to work out, and generally we all have a lot of fun.