Description of technique for limiting kids' TV-time:
Arrange for your child to volunteer 2 afternoons a week to help out a mom with small children. The child should have activities prepared to do with the young children in advance.

Appropriate age group(s):
age 10-14

Other suggestions or comments:
This will show your child that volunteering is something that can be rewarding in itself. This can also help to make a child feel valuable and boost a child with a low self-esteem.