Screen Time Contract

Build a clear family agreement about technology use. Choose from pre-written rules, add your own, and download a printable contract everyone can sign.

Family Name (optional)

Child's Name (optional)

Daily Time Limits

Maximum 1 hour of screen time on school daysMaximum 2 hours of screen time on weekendsNo screens before school/homework is doneScreen time must be earned by completing choresEducational screen time does not count toward the limitTimer must be set before starting screen time

Allowed Activities

Educational apps and games are always allowedVideo calls with family and friends are allowedCreative activities (drawing, music, coding) are encouragedWatching age-appropriate shows together as a familyReading e-books counts as reading time, not screen timeNew apps must be approved by a parent before downloading

Screen-Free Zones & Times

No screens during meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)No screens in bedrooms at nightNo screens 1 hour before bedtimeNo screens during family activitiesDevices stay in shared spaces when not in useNo screens during homework (unless needed for the task)

Consequences & Rewards

Breaking a rule means losing screen time the next dayFollowing rules all week earns bonus weekend screen timeRepeated rule-breaking means a 3-day screen breakGood behavior earns extra 15 minutes of screen timeWe review and adjust these rules together every monthAny disagreements are discussed calmly, not during screen time

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