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Scenario

Why setting screen time limits with teens feels impossible

My teenager spends 8 hours a day on their phone and when I try to set limits they have complete meltdowns and I'm scared I've lost all authority.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent fears that enforcing boundaries will damage their relationship while not enforcing them damages their child.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Screen time guidelines — what research says?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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