screen time Archives - NorikoArt https://norikoart.com/tag/screen-time/ Noriko Matsubara Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:00:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://norikoart.com/wp-content/uploads/hanko-small-100x100.jpg screen time Archives - NorikoArt https://norikoart.com/tag/screen-time/ 32 32 Lockdown Cartoon #14: Time Tickets https://norikoart.com/lockdown-cartoon-14-time-tickets/ https://norikoart.com/lockdown-cartoon-14-time-tickets/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:56:33 +0000 https://norikoart.com/?p=3580 During lockdown, my children spend more time on TV and games. I came across a Japanese article about how to limit children’s screen time. One of the methods the author suggested was ‘ticket system.’ So you give child a certain number of tickets per week (each ticket is worth half an hour). For example, if […]

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During lockdown, my children spend more time on TV and games. I came across a Japanese article about how to limit children’s screen time. One of the methods the author suggested was ‘ticket system.’

So you give child a certain number of tickets per week (each ticket is worth half an hour). For example, if you decide your child is allowed to spend 14 hours on TV & games a week, give your child 28 tickets at the beginning of the week. Your child can watch TV or play games in exchange for the ticket. The ticket system makes the remaining time visible to the child, so the child will be able to control their screen time.
You can read the full article here (in Japanese).
 
What a great idea! I decided to give a go. The result is…
 
Here is today’s cartoon. 
Artist and children’s author Noriko Matsubara documents her family's experience during COVID-19 lockdown with relatable cartoons.

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Bocchi and Pocchi-A Tale of Two Socks written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Picture book for children aged 2-5. Published by Troika Books in 2013.
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Picture book for children age 2-5. Bocchi and Pocchi and the Bird written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Published by Troika Books in 2014.
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Picture book for children age 2-5. Bocchi and Pocchi’s Big Surprise written and illustrated by Noriko Matsubara. Published by Troika Books in 2016.
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