Yes, I'm going to be a strict mom

Edit: I'm not against technology! I just don't want him growing up thinking being on a tablet or the TV is normal. I'm not judging anyone for their parenting style, and yes I know things change, but I'm going to TRY my way and change it accordingly. I am NOT a my way or the highway type of person. I'm not going to prevent him from learning about anything, including technology. But I will have my rules about things, as does my husband. I had to convince him about the cell phone part. My child will be able to watch TV when I'm tired or whatever, but I'm not letting him spend all day in front of it.

And my husband is ok with it!

We both agreed our son will not grow up with a tablet or cell phone glued to him.

He's going to be fishing and outside. Not being babysat by a television.

My son is not going to daycare or to a babysitter. Even my MIL agreed with this. I will be a SAHM and getting my college credits (the basics) until he's old enough to go to school, then I'll finish getting my RN.

Any computer that has access to internet will be kept in the family room, with blocks on it. I don't want him coming across porn as a child.

He won't have a phone until he's 12 and it'll be a phone without internet, a flip phone if those are even still around. If he can take care of that for at least a year, I'll consider getting him a better phone when he's 13/14. But he'll have to prove he can be responsible with something not worth anything before I give him something expensive.

On the other hand, he's going to be spoiled rotten with love and affection. He's never going to have to wonder if he's loved. He's my baby and I don't want him growing up expecting that anything will just be handed to him. Even at a young age. That's when they're most impressionable.

He's going to have everything he needs and a lot of what he wants, but I refuse to be that mom that demands a participation trophy. I want him to know that in order to succeed, you have to want to succeed. Nothing will ever just be given to you for existing.

We will teach him how to treat others. Hold the door open for women and the elderly. Do not ever bully or make fun of somebody because they're different or have less than you. If someone is struggling, help them if you can. Don't be heartless.

And of course, just because you're a boy, you can still do dishes and laundry and know how to cook 😂