I think all of what you do is totally reasonable. I also love how you've renegotiated and hope it'll work better now he's had qmore say in the 'rules' (Can you do the same with consequences too? or, maybe attack it from the opposite end and build in a reward for the times he does get off straight away, without nagging?) Can you set the timer to give a 5 or 10 min warning before pack up time, so it's not a total shock when time is up? If he's engrossed, then at least he'll have a bit of warning not to start a new level/game etc

The bed time is great, so glad you're sticking with it. Have seen many a child regularly yawn through their school day, unable to concentrate, or even fall asleep in clad ( I didn't think my teaching was THAT boring!).


FWIW, I already unofficially limit DS's technology and intend to do so until he's waaaaaaay older. Games will be extremely limited (no violence) when he does play (def not old enough yet). TV/movies will be age-appropriate. Bedtime will be before 8:30 until he hits high school, 7:30 until at least grade three....all subject to change of course! Yes, we're strict parents too - there don't seem to be many around, and as DS grows, there'll be even fewer... Won't change our values and beliefs though.