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As our children grow up we start to see the dynamics of our relationships change. We love having a small living room or 'play room' which is used for board games, Lego builds and gaming. However, we have also noticed a trend where our children want a little space.

It's lovely to think that you will always spend time together as a whole family but undoubtedly our kids want to hang out with friends or on their own as well as they get bigger.

At this point you may start to have questions about their small space and how they can put their personal style on it. If they have their own room it is after all a perfect place to be safe and yet still enjoy your hobbies and interests.

The best ways of overcoming this to keep communication between you both open and listen to their opinions too.

Design a Great Place

Although you don't want your child to spend all their time in their rooms, if you get on board with their ideas they are more likely to share it with you and invite you in willingly!

Think about contemporary design, steer them towards lighter colours, with different patterns and hues for throw pillows and accessories. These are a clever way of creating a cozy atmosphere and a good place for them to relax with their friends.

If you are going to let them have a tv in their bedroom for a movie night or for time to themselves. Think about the tv placement and what you want to encourage. Maybe an adjustable wall stand would be better if there is limited space. Or perhaps you would rather they have a little tv nook in part of their room, rather than be able to lie in bed watching it as this might become a hard habit to break.

If you agree to let them have a tv in their room, think about what they will use it for and which product will suit this usage best. For example Samsung 8k tv sets offer excellent detail and work with Amazon Alexa, Smart TV Apps, Disney +, BT Sport and much more.

Screen Time

Just because they now have their own chill out zone doesn't mean all screen time rules are off! Keep the structure you've already agreed on and then let them enjoy those moments where screens are allowed.

Reliantdirect.co.uk have recently undertaken some research on how parents feel about children having tvs in their bedrooms.

It's clear that many children, 75% would love a tv set in their room. However, 43% of parents wished they had waited.

When is the Right Time?

This will differ for every family. Young children still in infant school are probably far too little to have a tv in their bedroom and could watch their favourite shows during family time.

If children are watching programmes you think are age appropriate such as live shows with dancing or talent displays then this could be a relaxing way for them to end their evening.

There are also many articles suggesting that children with additional needs can find a tv screen and tv modelling helpful and calming.

Trust your Judgement

I find that watching tv is often more interactive for my children than when they want to play video games or use phones. So if you are battling removing them from Snapchat then this could be a good alternative.

If you are worrying about when is the right time you are not alone and just being a good parent. Think about what suits your child. If they are anxious and find it soothing to watch something before they fall asleep this is not really harmful. If it's becoming a babysitter rather than a useful tool then it's probably best to set some boundaries.

If you've decided against having the television in their bedroom, agree a compromise. This could be that together you design another area of the home into a dedicated tv room or come up with some different ‘family room’ ideas. This is a great way to bridge the gap between their original request and what you are comfortable with.

We allow tv at the weekends and Friday nights and this seems to work well. We have evenings where the entire family watches something together. Then moments when our children want to watch Pups Academy without us thankfully! We are fine with both and it's a good idea to have some balance. Remember you know what suits your child's temperament so trust your judgement.