How can i limit phone use for my kids without taking away their freedom?

My teens are glued to their screens all day, but I don’t want to install a bunch of strict locks. I’ve tried setting time limits, but they just ignore them. Any gentle ways to encourage breaks without them feeling controlled?

Hi Violet_Bell! What worked for us was setting up agreed “tech-free” times that the whole family follows, so it feels less like a punishment and more like shared quality moments. Also, using a monitoring tool like Eyezy helped me gently remind my teens to take breaks without being overbearing—it’s all about balance!