I have tried to enforce the no video games on weekdays rule so many times with my kids but I keep breaking the rules when I need to get something done and need to have them out of the way. I know a lot of people go through the same issue. Some fun educative ways to keep them busy and reduce the screen time that could cause excessive strain to the eyes definitely will be a better option.

The comment below was added to my chat by a contact. Having restrictions in place I also believe is a necessity. ............Video games can be addicting if no restriction is in place. There are lots of things kids can keep themselves busy with. Educative and creative activities helps a lot. A few hours of video game time on a weekend could be used as a reward for kids that worked hard and accomplished their task during the weekdays