Homework : I am behind their back, forcing them to plan ahead (this includes catching up over the weekend). They got used to that and now do their homework on their own, I still check and will continue until high school.
Religion : I am an atheist, the whole family is into science, I am open about my theory that religion is nonsense but that it brings some mental order and peace for some people. I let them choose to think what they want but this is not a big discussion subject anyway.
Internet : my first aim was to make sure they are never exposed to something they are not actively seeking. Which means paternal control, one they will be someday able to avoid if they want to. I put some strict rules : zero personal information published, including their first name. They are putting pressure to show their face in some videos but this is still a "no".
I told them that Internet has dark corners and that they can find horrible things if they are not careful. The younger one (more independent type of child) did not listen and watched something about zombies. Still had nightmares but clearly let's a lesson.
Homework : I am behind their back, forcing them to plan ahead (this includes catching up over the weekend). They got used to that and now do their homework on their own, I still check and will continue until high school.
Religion : I am an atheist, the whole family is into science, I am open about my theory that religion is nonsense but that it brings some mental order and peace for some people. I let them choose to think what they want but this is not a big discussion subject anyway.
Internet : my first aim was to make sure they are never exposed to something they are not actively seeking. Which means paternal control, one they will be someday able to avoid if they want to. I put some strict rules : zero personal information published, including their first name. They are putting pressure to show their face in some videos but this is still a "no". I told them that Internet has dark corners and that they can find horrible things if they are not careful. The younger one (more independent type of child) did not listen and watched something about zombies. Still had nightmares but clearly let's a lesson.