The weekend is coming and I'm out of town so, thanks for reading but there will not be a post for Saturday or Sunday. Check back on Monday and I should have a new topic for all!
Good morning once again! It is sunshiny here and a nice warm 5 degrees! :-) Don't worry all of you, it'll warm up to 29 today!
So, one of my guilty pleasures is to have my DH make a big bowl of his famous popcorn, grab a box of raisettes from the dollar store, and watch hours upon hours of tv. But how much tv is really too much and which shows are ok and which are not? Boy, it's really a fine line isn't it? I know there are many out there that feel no tv is the best. I can see their point, especially with kids in the house. I'm of the mindset that with careful monitoring some tv is ok.
When it comes to my kids I'm very careful. PBS is a constant fixture in our house. However, we then get into the argument of certain shows teaching certain subjects. For that matter what about your favorite show doing a topic on something you don't want your kids to know about? Turn it off and risk the wrath of a tantrum? Or take the time to explain and deal with a moping child? What about commercials for things you don't support or inappropriate images?
I tell you, it's a fine line. I think each instance needs to be address individually. But after saying that I wonder about finding a standard? I guess it's a trial and error type of thing.
How about the amount of tv? Computer also? For my 4 year old we are using a bean technique. For every chore or random act of kindness towards someone, she earns a bean. Each bean equals 15 minutes of tv time or computer. I have to say that it has worked really well. The only exception to the rule is if it's family movie night or family Wii night. I do feel that it has helped overall. Her chores have been done each day before breakfast and the tv/computer hasn't been on all morning and afternoon. She has been doing so many more things for fun. Of course that means more picking up at the end of the day for Mommy but I think I'll take it over mindless staring!
In his love,
Lisa
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1 comment:
Hey Lisa,
Very good topic!! I know we have struggled with this in the past and its really a hard one to decide.. When our kids were much younger I believe we were a bit more protective to just what they were exposed too. We at one point had only video's through netflix and choose carefully as to what we ordered such as little house on the praire,Veggie tales,Andy Griffith show etc. I look back on that and now realize that we should of stayed with those standards and practices. We now have Satellite tv and its a whole new world of entertainment and not always a positive one.. We do have rules as to what is appropriate but have relaxed a bit to much on those rules.. There is a lot of junk out there not only shows but advertisements as well. The kids know that they are not allowed to watch any programs rated R at all and pg13 only after I have reviewed why its pg13 if there is any sexual content or rude acts in the film its a automatic NO if its for mild language or crude humor that will go over the kids head its a maybe.. I sometimes feel that I would rather have the kids see something of questionable content with us rather than once they are on there own and we are not there to explain or discuss with them. I at one time thought I could protect my kids in my own little bubble for there whole life and not expose them to this fallen world. I have changed my view a bit on that as I have seen kids who have lived like that and fall into deep despair once exposed as adults to the "real world" so unless you live within a amish community I feel we need to protect but not over protect our kids. As far as how much tv is to much, I don't have a good answer I do believe we all watch to much but then again if a person or kid enjoys it "why not" I think the whole popcorn and a movie is a great way to spend together but so is sleigh riding,fishing,hunting,snowmobiling,bowling,ETC. I guess its all in balance..
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