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Establishing Family Phone Rules
Creating clear, fair rules that work for everyone.
Rules that work
The best phone rules are created together with your child, are specific and clear, have logical consequences, and are reviewed regularly. Common rules include: no phones at meals, phones charge outside bedrooms, and agreed screen time limits.
Key takeaway
Rules created together are followed better than rules imposed from above.
The family agreement
Write down your agreed rules in a simple family agreement. Both parent and child sign it. This makes expectations clear and gives you something to refer back to. Download our family agreement template from the downloads section.
Key takeaway
A written agreement removes ambiguity and shows respect for your child's participation.