today's debacle

so i just made the mistake of letting my toddler have some screen time while i tried to clean up after dinner and now he won't stop crying about how much he wants more. meanwhile, i feel like a total failure as a parent for giving in... but honestly, my headache needs relief and that only happens when everyone is quiet and still. it's like, is this the right balance? or am i being too easy on him just because it's easier on me? sometimes these little things weigh so much on my mind.