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0 pointslogifail2y ago0 comments

> when Reddit got “smart” and drove me away, I’ve noticed my mental health improve

We had a "showdown" moment with our kids some time ago due to inability to manage device usage. Ended up with me changing the wifi password and all the kids devices permanently lost internet access at home.

The kids have been playing together - and outside! - and generally much happier ever since. Mental health definitely better. Who'd have thought it?

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gymbeaux2y ago

They aren't missing anything either. Subconciously I thought that I needed to stay on top of things like the news, how the stock market is doing, whatever the latest tech hardware releases are, etc. but now, most of the time I forget those are even things.

I watched a lot of the History Channel, TLC and Discovery Channel growing up. I've seen all manner of documentary about all manner of thing. I'd say plop your kids in front of that every now and then, but these days it's just Pawn Stars and Hoarders and Deadliest Catch.

BizarroLand2y ago

Might be worth checking with your local library to see if they offer a Kanopy.com subscription.

The monthly show checkouts are somewhat limited (I think 10 a month) but their offerings are pretty large and generally family friendly or education based, even though they do have some more modern or topical movies or shows from time to time.

willsoon2y ago

Yes! And the shorts are very entertaining too! And, can you believe it, my wife watches them for recipes!

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