Episode 21: The Screen Time Wars: Quality vs Quantity and Finding Balance in 2026

Screens aren't going away. The real question isn't just how much time kids spend on them, it's what they're doing and whether we're actually involved. In this episode, Brian and Dave dig into the quality vs quantity debate around screen time. We talk about why rigid limits often fail, why "just ban it" doesn't work in the real world, and what actually helps: being present, curating better content, and balancing screens with real life. We get into: • Why quality matters more than raw hours • The reality of secret phones and workarounds • How to explain limits without defaulting to "because I said so" • Why involvement beats restriction alone • Personal stories about hiking, drywall, and trying to raise kids who choose real life This one is practical, honest, and a little messy, just like parenting. Live every Thursday at 8:00 PM Mountain Time on YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Kick, and BitChute. 👉 www.unhingeddadspod.com #ScreenTime #Parenting #DadLife #RaisingKids #UnhingedDads #QualityOverQuantity