
Hello friends, My 10 year-old son, like so many kids his age, likes to play Fortnite on the Switch when he's with his mom. I don't have a gaming console, thus his Fortnite time is exclusive to the other household.According to my child, there's a "special event" happening in-game this Saturday and he's very upset about the prospect of missing it. The child exchange day is Sunday, and that's been pretty solid for a long time with rare exceptions for family-related issues or travel. He's asking me if he can go back a day early so he can participate in this video game thing.Here's my dilemma: I recognize that for my child, this is basically his social life right now, and I don't want to be cruel. On the other hand, the real consequences of him missing this particular in-game event are basically nil, since he'll be able to see a recording. I'm also of the mind that sometimes, it's good to learn about clear boundaries and the fact that maintenance of clear boundaries means sometimes you can't always get what you want.What do you think, folks? Should I acquiesce to my son's desire and contact his mom about going back a day early, or should I hold the line? I'm leaning more towards the latter, but I'm curious to hear what other people think. Thanks everyone. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2XYLZIs
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