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How much time is too much time in front of the T.V.? email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 62/100. property (220)   ranked 61 out of 1,304 in family2 years ago

I hear a lot of people saying that kids T.V. viewing should be limited to under two hours a day. It's not that I don't agree with it. I understand its merit. Actually my older kids rarely even turn on the tube. They probably watch about two hours per week. They have other intrests and enjoy reading, and playing like normal kids. My youngest however always wants the T.V. on she is nearly two, and as fast as I turn it off, she turns it back on. I think it may be because she likes the backround noise. Actually, she doesn't sit and watch it. She is just in the room with it...playing. If something pops on...I leave it on a 24 hr. preschool channel... that she enjoys, she calls for me to sit with her and talks about what she sees on the T.V. I feel it has been a good way for her to see the world outside our community, and a great conversation starter. I was wondering how other familys deal with sharing their home with a boob tube?

 
 
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Ravenladyj (17990) response was accepted on 7/31/2008.
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tags:  television, kids, children, screen time, time
 
1. myLot reputation of 85/100. marciascott (11745)   ranked 69 out of 1,304 in family   2 years ago

Sice i have found Mylot, I don't watch t.V. Much, I am too buzy on Mylot, and doing other things on the Computer.

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2. myLot reputation of 86/100. Ravenladyj (17990)   ranked 232 out of 1,304 in family   2 years ago

Both my kids love doing all sorts of things ranging from hanging wiht their friends, reading, doing artsy things, chillin on the internet etc etc AND they like watching tv too....How much is TOO much? Well when it starts to cut into life, becomes an obsession THEN its too much as far as I'm concerned..I also think that WHAT is being watched is a big factor too..My kids love movies and sitcoms etc etc but they also love educational programing which is somehting I'd never deny them so if they want to sit and watch a 5hour marathon on the History Channel I say have at it!...My daughter probably watches more educational programming than she does regular tv actually and I'm all for it...


myLot reputation of 62/100. property (220)   ranked 61 out of 1,304 in family  2 years ago

Ahhh... the Hitler channel. I'm familiar with that. Too much holocaust, gives me indigestion. Then again I'm way too guilty of watching medical oddities on the Discovery Health Network!!! My toddler watches preschool programing, some of it has real merit. She has picked up a few Spanish words from Dora. Some of it looks like drivle to me, but I guess its not meant to stimulate MY mind. Thanks for your thoughts!

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3. myLot reputation of 57/100. MooPile (1304)   ranked 1,292 out of 1,304 in family   2 years ago

I don't limit what my kids watch on TV as long as their rooms are clean, their homework is done and they've done everything we've asked them. All homework must be done first and then their chores and dinner and then they can watch TV until they go to bed.

On the weekends, my son has soccer most of the time, my oldest daughter has ballet class and my 2 year old doesn't do anything., so when they get done, yes I allow them to watch TV.

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4. myLot reputation of 22/100. shummy (1636)   1 year ago

Well i have cousins who are very young.And even they love to watch tv.Though they watch only their favorite programs.Actually the kids of this age group have the least patience.Unless and until something interesting comes on the tv they will watch it.ANd if five or ten minutes pass by without any special entertainment they would prefer to do something else....


myLot reputation of 62/100. property (220)   ranked 61 out of 1,304 in family  1 year ago

My youngest who is two, wants it on... i'm guessing for back round noise...plays quietly while the t.v. on. It is not that she is actively watching, so i let it go. Plus she is picking up on language by having it on so i don't see the harm in it.

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