Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - Jae

All things in moderation. I make sure that our TV is off during most of the day. However, if I put on an educational video, such as Signing Time, while I make dinner I am not going to feel bad. I am able to get it done quicker, thus being able to spend more quality time with her. She still loves books, is very smart, and has a great vocabulary for her age; I doubt because I let her watch a 30 minute show she is ruined for life.

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - Cristina

My son, who is now 14 was not allowed to watch any television in my home. He saw television at his sitters homes and that is about it. Once he reached about 7 years old he could watch something that interested him but his focus was on books, books and more books! A good book was far more interesting than the noisy television and at 14 he is a great kid with no interest in television at all. If he does watch something he chooses shows based on cooking, nature or educational material. Can't complain, he turned out just fine without it and is probably much better off.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

So sad when parents are informed of what is best for their children and they still don't listen.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Honestly, I always have my TV on for my 10 month old. Her favorite show is Yo Gabba Gabba. I ONLY let her watch the noggin channel because they only play baby shows all day. Nothing else. If hubby and I want to watch TV, we wait til she is in bed to watch our movies. If it's not age appropriate, she isnt allowed to watch it. I would say about 80% of the time, she doesn't even watch it. She is very independent and would rather be off in a corner playing with her mountain of toys. She will glance up every now and again but for the most part, she occupies herself. So I wouldnt say I use the TV to occupy her. She does that on her own. It's just nice to have it playing in the background because I know the colors and shapes intrigue her. Your not a bad parent if your child like TV. As long as they are socializing with you and others, and are developing the way they should be, you shouldn't alarmed. TV Isn't going to corrupt them, as long as it's done in moderation.

Monday, November 23, 2009

I am still pregnant but I plan to allow my child to watch as little TV as possible until school years. I would say never but I know that will be impossible. Though it will help that my household does not have cable, not even access to local weather channels. I very rarely watch TV but when little one visits family I'll have no control over it. I have no family members that have the self control to just turn off the screen.... and several even find that this is a "good" way to "keep the kids occupied." (but believe me I disagree!)

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