Nielsen Figures Show That Kids Are Watching Too Much TV
Posted in Parenting, Toddlers & Preschoolers on 31. Oct, 2009
We’ve all been there. It’s the end (or the beginning…) of a long day, and we just need a few minutes to have a cup of coffee, grab a shower, or tackle the dishes. So we put in a movie.
Now, I’m all about moderation. I’m not one of those parents who think that movies and television are evil, and I don’t judge moms who are having a rough day and put the kids in front of Dora so they can take a break. However, I do make sure that my kids don’t watch too much TV – in fact, this is one of the reasons we don’t have cable (or any others channels, for that matter). While it’s fun to sit and watch “Cinderella,” I also want to make sure that I balance time in front of the TV screen with time doing puzzles, riding bikes, or reading books.
According to the latest figures from Neilsen, kids are watching way too much TV – a figure that is at an 8 year high. This article from the Los Angeles Times is very interesting – and serves as a good reminder for me to make sure my children aren’t spending too much time infront the television.
Kids watch more than a day of TV each week [Los Angeles Times via KidsHealth]
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