We know this topic has been debated over and over again by experts and parents. Those who are for it and those against it, both have strong points about it. Let’s face it, even the experts can’t really seem to agree on it. I believe parental instinct should be the determining factor, only you can decide what’s best for your child and be able to live with whatever the consequences if any.
I let my 2 boys watch TV . They watch educational programs, absolutely no adult or violent shows, though except for sports.
I have found that because i am not being too restrictive of their TV time they are not even watching 2 – 3 hours of TV. They are on the floor playing with toys, we have time to read books and some time on computer too.
I believe the key thing is moderation. I watched TV growing up and so did my siblings, we turned out ok. My son can read, count, etc and for a 3 year old that is good. I am not going to lie that some of this he didn’t learn from watching TV or playing some games on pbs kids, but hey people need to be realistic.
Let’s be serious…how many times as a mother or father don’t you just want to go into the kitchen and fix yourself a cup of tea or coffee, or cook and be able to just do that without having to keep on carrying your baby around. Yes, when am cooking in the kitchen, my baby is usually on his exersaucer playing with his toys and on the background there is of course good ol’ TV, and so far they are just fine.
For the parents that just feel awfully guilty because you are not following what experts say here or there , i mean … Follow your parental instincts and i don’t believe your child is going to end up with ADHD or so because you let them watch a little TV or too much TV.
love them, hug them, kiss them, read to them, and sing to them daily even if you can’t carry a tune and if you have to let them watch a little TV is not bad either.
Happy Friday!
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