I have 3yo kid, nearly zero screen time even though I sometimes work from home with them. I don't count looking at Excel and vscode as screen time, as this lil shit is too busy destroying my immaculate "creative mess" of a desk. We're together on zoom calls, which also helps me maintain my "I'm too busy for your bullshit" image.

We're able to go on a trip on a train, bus, car with zero screens. Haven't tried the plane yet but pressure issues aside, I don't think it will be different and the "whoas" will take the majority of the time.

We watched two videos, selected by me. One was a Monster Truck derby recap, and the other was basically an ad for Jeep Rubicon.

At this age I see absolutely zero reason to stuff them with more screens. And I find it appalling when I hear adults saying "kids want more [mind numbing things]".

Is it hard? Yes, nearly impossible to manage sometimes. Is it worth it? No idea, but I do hope so. Am I bragging? Kinda, but I wanted to jump on the back tapping wagon.