Like me, I know you already read a lot of articles about the the damaging effects of excessive TV watching.
However, I digest it into four, here it goes:
1. TV is bad for our heart. When we sit in front of a TV, we are mostly sitting around, we spend hours being deskbound and it is not helping our heart. So, instead of watching TV, go for a walk. Let the children play.
2. TV is associated to bad eating habits. We love to snacked while watching, who doesn’t love that? And what do we eat? Junk food, unhealthy food! Suggestion: limit your daily TV watching time and stocked up on healthy snacks.
3. TV has a negative impact on learning. The kids exposed to background TV can’t focus in their study and their reading ability diminishes. Better switch off the TV when the children are studying.
4. There are so many other things to do than watch TV! Read a book, take a bike ride around the neighborhood, take a walk in a nearby park or plaza.
Since June, I don't watch too much TV anymore.. I even realized that months had passed that I wasn't able to touch the TV's remote.. haha :)
ReplyDeletehubby and I don't watch TV that much after we had our son. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree! :) Nice post, like you, I rarely watch TV when we had kids.
ReplyDeleteMy parents don't allow us to watch TV every weekdays. They want us to read our lessons and study.
ReplyDeleteI agree that TV has damaging affects. Grabe. My 5y/o daughter poses a lot of questions that are difficult to answer considering her age. When I was her age, I didn't know what kabit was. I try restricting her from watching too much TV, but not everything's under my control. That's why I'm trying to make her too busy for TV now.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I don't watch TV anymore and my daughter is rarely allowed to watch TV. Instead she can watch a video from my laptap so I can regulate it. Going to preschool help too. She has other interests than watching TV.
ReplyDeleteI don't allow my son to watch tv until 8 pm during weekdays..and on weekend I will ask him to off the TV and let him take his nap..
ReplyDeletesad but what you've written are all true. but then again, there are some great educational shows like sesame street.
ReplyDeleteAgree! I used to be a tv addict, but now I'm happy to say that I can live without teleseryes na! :)
ReplyDeleteNot ALL TV is bad, but like anything else, it must be in moderation. Specially for kids, it should be supervised.
ReplyDeleteI am a TV person, but I can last without teleserye's already!
ReplyDeleteTrue! My family rarely watch TV, we prefer cuddling together in bed when we're all at home. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know that you regulate the viewing hours of your kids. Perhaps you can even introduce books to them so they'll eventually love reading more than watching the TV.
ReplyDeleteTV do have positive impact too. It just depends on what kind of show they are watching on TV I suppose.
ReplyDeleteWe controlled the TV viewing time of your son. Probably one of the reason why he still can't speak at age 2.
ReplyDeletei agree with Ron. my kids learned how to speak at an early age because of the shows that they watch. before we had cable, we download Pixar and other Disney movies. Now, my eldest is learning how to read through Disney Junior's Word World.
ReplyDeleteI rarely watch TV these days. In fact the only time I get to watch TV is when I'm in the province and my nephews are always tuned in to cartoon network. So if you ask me about the current teleserye or other programs, I have no idea at all. I'm not even updated with commercials hehehe.
ReplyDeleteExcessive TV watching is bad I agree. I do regulate the time that my kids get to spend in front of a screen. I rather they participate in activities outdoors.
ReplyDeleteNice article. Plus, not all we see in TV is good. A lot of it gives kids nonsense suggestions
ReplyDeleteBetter to go out and play! So hard to filter TV shows these days especially for the children.
ReplyDeleteThis is true. I don't really watch TV that much.
ReplyDeleteI don't subscribe to cable TV despite my kids' constant request... too much TV is not really good for the kids :-)
ReplyDeleteWe don't have TV at home but daughter watch video using computer. But this one is also regulated. We watch films on Fridays only :)
ReplyDeleteWe have no problem with TV time. It's the ipad that we always fight about.
ReplyDeleteI used to be a TV addict but now that I'm busy with work and blogging, that's lessened a lot!
ReplyDeleteI realized that I'm not a TV person, and as much as possible I don't want my kids to watch TV. There are so many things they learn from TV which are negative. -ceemee
ReplyDeleteI was really a TV person and used to study while watching TV because this kept me from sleeping (and I never failed in class then!). Nowadays, a have less time for TV because my work keeps me away from it... so got used to this. When I watch TV, I also have to use my computer, too. But, for my kid, I feel worried that they have too many distractions... TV... computers... texting, etc.
ReplyDeletewatching too much TV could cause obesity too. Kids lounging in the sofa with junk food equals one unhealthy kid. (visiting for the 2nd time)
ReplyDeleteim trying to regulate my kid's TV watching too... am glad so far he loves playing outside more than sitting in front of TV... :D
ReplyDeleteMy daughters are addicted to Disney Junior and they can stare and watch the tube for hours. I am trying to limit this by introducing them to activities that they may like - like crafting and cooking.
ReplyDeleteHonestly I have a problem with TV because it's always on in the house. Although, I only let me kids watch educational shows and they learn a lot from those shows. Although I know it's bad for them to watch all the time. My eldest TV watching is moderated naman and I encourage him to play than watch games or use the computer.
ReplyDeleteI seldom watch tv as I don't like what my brother watch and when its my son's turn is anime... not my like of show...
ReplyDeleteI agree there is so many more things to do then watch TV. My kids are restricted on the amount of time they can spend on the TV too.
ReplyDeleteTV time for kids should be limited. And if they do watch, it should be closely monitored by the parents
ReplyDeleteMy son loves watching educational videos we downloaded where he learns ABCs and 123s before he reached the age of 2.
ReplyDeletesame here, i grew up in front of the tv and guess what I super relate to no. 4.. hahaha
ReplyDeleteId rather read a book than watch tv. But being on maternity leave and having a baby to care for, i cant read like i used to so I end up doing everything in front of the telly.i know, bad nga eh. I have to regulate myself.
ReplyDeleteI seldom watch tv. I think I can handle quitting TV but not quitting the Internet. :D
ReplyDeletebooks are a whole lot better than TV.but sometimes, I do both haha
ReplyDeleteWell TV just like any other vices it's really bad. We should have it moderately.
ReplyDeleteI live an active life so only find the time to watch TV late at night and I usually fall asleep in front of it as I have tired myself out but I used to play a lot of games consoles so I know what you mean
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