Parenting Perspective 

For many families, switching off devices at night is one of the hardest transitions. Children resist because screens are stimulating, and battles often erupt when parents give sudden commands or use threats. The goal is to create a predictable system where the device-off time feels normal, not like punishment. By combining structure, empathy, and consistency, you can reduce conflict and protect your child’s rest. 

Set a Clear, Predictable Cut-Off 

Agree on a device-off time well before bedtime, such as 30–60 minutes prior. Post the rule on a family chart or mention it at dinner, so children know it is a standing routine, not a surprise demand. 

Use Warnings and Transitions 

Give a calm reminder like “Ten minutes until screens go off” followed by “Five minutes left.” Warnings reduce the shock factor and give your child space to adjust. 

Replace with a Calming Alternative 

Have something soothing ready, such as a story, warm drink, or quiet game. If devices are simply taken away with nothing offered, children feel a loss. An inviting alternative makes cooperation easier. 

Stay Calm and Consistent 

Avoid getting drawn into bargaining. If conflict arises, calmly hold the line while showing empathy: “I know it is hard to stop, but this is our routine.” Consistency over time reduces nightly resistance. 

With patience and steadiness, device shut-down becomes just another rhythm of the evening, not a battlefield. 

Spiritual Insight 

Islam values moderation and balance in how we use our time and energy. Devices, like any tool, can bring benefit or harm depending on how they are used. Teaching children to end the day with discipline around screens is part of raising them with gratitude and self-control. 

Guidance from the Noble Quran 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Mu’minoon (23), Verses 1–2: 

‘Indeed, success is for the believers; Those people who are focused in their prayers with true humility.’ 

This reminds us that true success comes through focus and discipline, not distraction, and nurturing this habit starts in daily routines. 

Teaching from the Hadith 

It is recorded in Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2818, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘Be moderate and adhere to the right course and know that none of you will enter Paradise by his deeds alone, and that the most beloved deed to Allah is the most regular and constant, even if it were little.’ 

This teaches us that consistency, even in small acts like turning off devices on time, builds discipline beloved to Allah Almighty. 

By guiding your child to switch off devices calmly and consistently, you help them value balance and rest. They learn that discipline in small matters prepares the heart for greater acts of worship and strengthens family peace each night.