Screen Time Contract Builder for Families

⏰Time Limits

Screen time on school days is limited to 60 minutes(recommended)Screen time on weekends/holidays is limited to 120 minutes(recommended)Homework and reading must be done before any screen time(recommended)Extra screen time can be earned through chores or outdoor playNo screens before school in the morning

📍When & Where

No screens during mealtimes — phones and tablets stay away from the table(recommended)All devices are left outside bedrooms at night, charging in the kitchen(recommended)All screens go off by 8:00pm on school nights(recommended)Screens are used in shared family spaces, not behind closed doors(recommended)No screens on short car journeys (under 30 minutes)

✅What's Allowed

Only age-rated apps, games, and shows are allowed (PEGI 7 and below)(recommended)No social media accounts until age 13 (it's the law)(recommended)New apps and games must be approved by a parent before downloading(recommended)Educational screen time (BBC Bitesize, reading apps) doesn't count toward the daily limitCreative screen time (making videos, coding, music production) gets extra allowance

🔒Safety Rules

Never share personal information online (real name, school, address, photos)(recommended)If something online makes you uncomfortable, tell a parent immediately — you won't be in trouble(recommended)Don't accept friend requests or messages from people you don't know in real life(recommended)No in-app purchases without asking a parent first(recommended)Parents know all passwords and PINs(recommended)Be kind online — don't say anything you wouldn't say face to face(recommended)

⚠️If Rules Are Broken

First time breaking a rule: a conversation and a reminder(recommended)Second time: screen time is reduced by half for the next day(recommended)Third time: no screen time for 2 days(recommended)This contract will be reviewed every half-term and updated as needed(recommended)

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⏰Time Limits

📍When & Where

✅What's Allowed

🔒Safety Rules

⚠️If Rules Are Broken