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Boob Tube, Contributors, Cubicle Life, Movies & Popcorn, Relationships, The Water Cooler, Watercooler · June 18, 2010

Television And Your Child–Too Much TV Can Lead To Problems


Written By: TaniJoy, TheCubicleChick.com

Today I was listening to Sky High w/ Portia on Beehive FM and they began to discuss what Christians allow their children to watch on television. I decided to bring this topic to The Cubicle Chick, but I want to flip it just a little bit. I am not a parent, but I have little cousins as well as Godchildren that I get to interact with often. It shocks me to see the things that their parents allow them to watch on TV. Not only that, I am shocked to see the amount of  TV time that these children have on a daily basis.

According to The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ,” kids under 2 years old should not watch any TV and that those older than 2 watch no more than 1 to 2 hours a day of quality programming.”

“The first 2 years of life are considered a critical time for brain development. TV and other electronic media can get in the way of exploring, playing, and interacting with parents and others, which encourages learning and healthy physical and social development.”

I totally agree with that suggestion. Kids are like sponges and they absorb everything that they see and hear. I’ve experienced young kids cursing and making sexual gestures that they have either heard from others or from watching the boob tube. I’ve asked a 6 year old child what he wanted to watch on television and his response was, “Bad Boys”. Wow, why is a movie filled with violence, profanity, and nudity the favorite of a 6 year old?  Because we are not monitoring what they are watching.

While reading Kids Health, I ran across these reasons why TV watching can be detrimental to a childs life.

  • Children who consistently spend more than 4 hours per day watching TV are more likely to be overweight.
  • Kids who view violent acts are more likely to show aggressive behavior but also fear that the world is scary and that something bad will happen to them.
  • TV characters often depict risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking, and also reinforce gender-role and racial stereotypes

If you have to think twice about what your child is watching, then they should not be watching it. There are many TV stations that you may not think your child may like, but they could be very helpful in your child learning new things  and developing many skills in which they could use in life. Some stations are HGTV, TLC, Discovery Health, and Nick Jr.  I encourage the parents out there to limit the time their children watch TV, encourage their kids to read books, and make sure their children lead an active lifestyle. Are you willing to take the challenge?


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Comments

  1. SoulRenaissance says

    June 22, 2010 at 6:12 am

    I wonder if that study is based entirely on the subject matter being watched by the child. My 2, almost 3, year old at times can spend over that 1 to 2 hour limit just watching Nick Jr. (Sometimes we just need the time to ourselves.) However, my wife and I consciously filter what he watches. Granted, Transformers is his favorite movie, and he just can't get enough Bumble Bee.

    What I would caution is not to just dismiss the fun and interactive learning opportunities Nick Jr. and PBS kids present. In addition to that, they both offer additional computer based learning games which my 2 year old is doing. (It shocked both of us how quickly a 2 year old can learn to use a computer!)

    I would just say learn to use it as just another tool in the box of parenting.

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    • Dannigyrl says

      June 22, 2010 at 3:32 pm

      I think television is okay for children in moderation. My 6 year old only watches Nick Jr., Boomerang, and other youth friendly stations and I do not let her watch any movie higher than PG13. I think watching television with your children is also a great thing. Intercting with them while they learn is most important.

      Reply
  2. SoulRenaissance says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I don't know how the Obama's keep their kids limited to tv on the weekends. I'm too exhausted to stay engaged all day every day. The tv (Nick Jr. and PBS) is my nanny/help!

    Reply
    • Dannigyrl says

      June 23, 2010 at 4:22 pm

      I am sure there is plenty to do in the White House! Sasha and Malia probably don't mind not watching TV. 🙂

      Reply

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You know I like to keep it F-R-E-S-H.🌽 🍅 🥒

I can do that as well as support local Missouri and Illinois family farms with @Dierbergs Homegrown.

Think of Dierbergs Homegrown as a Farmer’s Market inside of a grocery store. It has the freshest produce available locally. In order for the item to be considered Dierbergs Homegrown, it has to be picked, packed and delivered to their stores in less than 24 hours.

You’ll find everything you want from tomatoes to eggplant to corn to peaches and more grown by family-owned farms located in and around the St. Louis area.

Get the recipe for my Meatless Lemon Parmesan and Corn Pasta and learn more about Dierbergs Homegrown on my blog, link in bio.

#DierbergsHG #HomegrownProud #WeLoveLocal #Partner
Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so m Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so much easier with @dierbergs Rewards. Not only do I earn points for every dollar I spend, but with their Marketplace, my points go even further with free grocery items.

Dierbergs Rewards app is super easy to use and makes for worry-free shopping. I’m a fan! 

Find your store- http://bit.ly/DierbergsStore

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Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
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