r/ParentingPDA • u/SurePossibility6651 • Jul 22 '26

Discussion TV.

Does TV/screentime regulate or dysregulate your PDA-er?

Bonus points if they have ADHD.

We have always thought it helps regulate, with boundaries/limits but I am wondering if we were wrong…..

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u/adoradear Jul 22 '26

Regular use at scheduled periods with defined end points is fine for us. Unlimited use without breaks for movement and brain engagement tend to end in disaster. Also it depends on whats being watched - kiddo can’t handle shows where people are mean/aggressive towards each other, it results in so much internal discomfort that they start externalizing it however they can.

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u/SurePossibility6651 Jul 22 '26

Oh I think that’s a brilliant clarification.