I run Hack Club, which is a nonprofit that helps high schoolers who love computers connect with each other.

I’ve talked to a lot of parents about this, and one policy that stood out to me was:

- It’s allowed to use a computer to create things as much as you want, but you need to use the family computer in a common space - learning to code, writing a book, composing music, anything where you’re making something

- You can have 1 hour of screen time daily on personal devices outside of common spaces for consuming - TV / etc

I liked this because it emphasizes positive use of computers. I think something like this could be great up until age 13 or so, then it should probably be a lot more permissive.

Edit: I’m pretty sure bentt, who is also in this thread, is the parent I’m referring to. Hi Ben!