A word about...TV for toddlers Children of all ages are constantly learning new things. The first 2 years of life are especially important in the growth and development of your child's brain. During this time, children need good, positive int

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<<Actually, three 30 minutes shows IS limited television. It just depends on

your perspective.>>

 

I don't want to get into a debate here, because it's counterproductive. But just

because you are watching less television than anyone else you know doesn't mean

that you are watching a limited amount of television.

 

If my father is addicted to alcohol and drinks 12 beers a night, and I only

drink 6 beers a night, I am not drinking a limited amount of beers, even if it

is less than the norm in my family. 6 beers a night is still pretty excessive.

 

Not that many years ago you would never have been able to find three 30 minute

shows geared toward children in a day. Perhaps the proliferation of children's

television shows makes that seem like a limited amount of time in front of the

tube, just as your family history might make it seem like a limited amount of

time in front of the tube. However, objectively, that doesn't necessarily make

it a " limited " amount.

 

Vicki