Bad mom......
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I think it is unusual that you don't have a TV. Especially that you have kids and no tv. Let me say tho, I mean unusual as in not the norm. Not indicating the norm is the better thing.
I personally loved my Mr Rogers and David the Gnome and Muppet Babies. I don't think I would be worse off if I didn't see them growing up, but I do have fond memories of them. As I'm sure your kids will have fond memories of their activities out in the yard and out and about on the adventures you planned for them.0 -
(I'd much rather spend that money on outings/travel/camping etc..).
this makes you a very good mum in my opinion!0 -
Stop trying to make sense. Kill your TV!!!Not having a TV doesn't make someone a "hands on" parent any more than having one makes someone a "hands off" parent.0 -
Not having a TV doesn't make someone a "hands on" parent any more than having one makes someone a "hands off" parent.
True. One alternative is not better than the other. My son has a TV in his bedroom. He RARELY watches it though, as he'd rather be playing with something or out in the living room with us doing something else. As long as I'm being an involved parent and making sure we read books, play outside, etc, him having a TV in his room or watching TV sometimes doesn't make me less "hand on" than another parent who prohibits television.
I had a TV in my room growing up, really involved and caring parents, and I turned out just fine.0 -
My mom told me I was terrible because we don't have cable. Seriously? When the switchover to digital happened, I was able to get all basic channels and a few digital ones that came in. My kids don't see it as a loss and there is never anything on TV anyway.0
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We have a television set but we have no TV license and we don't use it other than watching Iplayer for the odd program and DVD's. Oh and for putting Jillian Michaels on to whip my butt into shape!0
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hmmmmmmmmmmmm, Interesting.
First I don't anyone is a bad mom because they don't have a TV in the house, that's dumb.
The only concern I would have is maybe the kids miss out on some of the pop culture? It could make it harder for them to relate to other kids? Maybe? Hard to say.
But bad mom? I think not.0 -
We have a TV...it isn't even plugged in and we don't watch it.
I think it's the other way around that if you used the TV as a babysitter you are a bad mom. Without a TV our kids develop an imagination, are involved with what goes on around the house and develop better social skills. We all have our own way of raising kids and it won't be the same as someone else's.
So allowing my child to watch TV means he doesn't have an imagination and poor social skills?
I'm pretty sure anyone who has met my son would laugh their heads off at that suggestion, he's one of the most imaginative and social children I know---and I let him watch TV. Power Rangers comes on at 6:30 in the morning, and he never misses it! lol0 -
Haha! Just had a coworker tell me that I was neglecting my kids because I don't have a TV in the house. Apparently she thinks that in order for my children to be well informed they HAVE to watch TV.
I was speechless.
Is it really that unusual to not have a tv?
Although, we always had a TV in our house, we NEVER had cable or satellite TV. My kids' friends thought I was cruel. LOL We also lived 8 miles from town, so there was not a lot of entertainment otherwise either.
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You need a license to watch TV now?!?!?0
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I haven't watched tv for the better part of this year ( almost 6 months) and have never been more productive.
I threw it on for a few minutes a day when I started a HIIT routine on an excercise bike.
Within the first half hour, I couldn't believe the absolutely stupidest programs I've ever seen in my life. All that reality stuff, shows about family businesses,swap meet and couponing shows.
I gotta sit there and pick out every part of them that's set up just to be entertaining.
Blows my mind.
You're probably the best mom ever.0 -
I think it's somewhat unusual to not have a TV in the house, but I wouldn't consider that bad parenting.0
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We don't have a tv either. We both work in the media, and work for tv chanels a lot.:)
And ee have lots of friend in the media, who don't have a tv at home.:)0 -
I think some of the people who accuse you of being a bad mom because you don't have a TV use the TV as a babysitter and absolutely don't monitor what the kids watch to make sure it's educational in nature. It's too easy for parents to use the TV or PC as a way to "keep the kids busy". If the parents sent the kids out to play and get some exercise, they would have to actually WATCH them, which is a terrible inconvenience.0
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We should start a club. I have a television in my house, but no cable, and the sole purpose of the television is to watch DVDs and play video games when I feel like it. The bf feels deprived and insists the first thing we do when we move is get cable. Eh, I could live without it. To prove my point, other than news which I can get on the internet, when I had to travel for a job interview out of state, the stuff on cable that I had running in the background were the EXACT same episodes and mindless stuff/the like from when I last had cable.... 2 years ago.
Granted, the hotel didn't have the discovery channel or science channel (sigh).
But yeah, I don't miss cable.0 -
YOU ARE NOT A BAD MOM how stupid and judgmental people are. Just because you are not living your life the way she is big deal doesn't matter as long as you kids are loved and fed who cares what some consider "luxuries" that are without. I wish I could get rid of mine they are horrible.. Oh well soon I will not be able to afford cable either so I guess we will be doing the same thing at our house!0
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My SIL doesn't have a microwave and people think she's nuts (her sister, mainly). I'm all for it! I didn't have cable for almost 2 years and my husband (then boyfriend) refused to live that way once we moved in together. I much preferred it then, but it's all about compromise, I suppose. I don't think a TV is necessary at all. It's a want, not a need.0
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Haha! Just had a coworker tell me that I was neglecting my kids because I don't have a TV in the house. Apparently she thinks that in order for my children to be well informed they HAVE to watch TV.
I was speechless.
Is it really that unusual to not have a tv?
You are not a bad mom! :noway:
Actually we lived for 3 years without a tv. To me it was more peaceful and dd was more behaved. I wish we'd kept tv free. :grumble:
"Informed" about what?? How mean people can really be to each other?? Really we need to be less informed about all the chaos going on out there. If we were less informed we'd be less stressed.
I simply REFUSE to watch the news. It is not good just all bad news and one - sided. I also avoid the "reality" shows too. Such things as this do not give children a balanced picture how life really is. I feel like Jerry Springer is the one creating all the new tv shows! What happened to really good tv shows???
You stick to what you know is right and ignore such "well informed" sillies as that.
Actually I think you're a super mom because you choose to keep the chaos out of your home. :drinker:0 -
You're an awesome mom for not having a tv! Your kids will be reading newspapers while hers will be staying "informed" by watching American Idol. ;-)0
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To each their own, you should just tell your coworker she's a bad mother for letting her kids sit in front of a TV all day. I myself couldn't live without one. I'm a sports junkie (especially college football) and couldn't imagine not being able to watch my sports on TV.0
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We barely watched tv when I was a child cause we actually played outside all day. Watching tv was a privilege in our home while growing up. I don't want my future kids to know what is happening in the world.0
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You need a license to watch TV now?!?!?
In countries like Britain you have a license. It's not like in N America where you just buy cable/satellite...etc.
Freaky eh?0 -
I have a tv, but I refuse to pay for cable or satellite that isn't watched all that much. I have the free local channels and THAT'S IT. My son has a much better imagination now that he doesn't it in front of cartoons all the time, and he's more active. Plus, I save $80/month. WIN.0
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I don't know how to respond to this. I'll just be cowering in the corner with my rifle.You need a license to watch TV now?!?!?
In countries like Britain you have a license. It's not like in N America where you just buy cable/satellite...etc.
Freaky eh?0 -
Wow seriously you were called a bad mom for not having a t.v.???? I would be speechless as well..
Yes, I do think it's unusual these days not to have one, but in no way does that make you a bad mother. Your children will actually play instead of parking themselves on a couch.0 -
I don't know how to respond to this. I'll just be cowering in the corner with my rifle.You need a license to watch TV now?!?!?
In countries like Britain you have a license. It's not like in N America where you just buy cable/satellite...etc.
Freaky eh?
License for tv, free channels, can get freeview with a box too. Pay for cruddy sky channels which don't have anything on. Not that the others have anything on for me either :laugh:
The license funds the bbc, which are the only channels that seems to have something on I'd want to watch every few months.0 -
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I personally don't understand it. I have a 5 year old daughter and we have always encouraged tv watching as a family and have also made sure she gets exercise outside and does fun things most days too. She is one of the smartest kids in her class, best reader, etc. Tv's in moderation don't stunt brain development.
You aren't unusual though as I've heard of others not having tvs too. You live how you want, it doesn't make you a bad mom.0 -
growing up we only go to watch tv for the news...or got to watch a show or two if we finished our homework....so i never did since i was always up late doing my homework....so no, i don't think its bad that there is no tv at home. to this day i watch very little tv...i love reading more and being a nerd.
the world doesn't need to revovle around what those danm jersey shore kids are doing...lol0 -
also when I have kids they will not be set in front of a tv or game station they will get books and toys and told to play outside when its nice like you should do! I never wanted to watch tv when I was small unless it was raining ((( how the times have changed lol)))
I used to say that then I became a mom. Now I dont let the tv "babysit" my kids but sometimes cartoons are a life saver when I'm trying to clean house and they are consistantly fighting. Two boys 3yrs apart...... fighting is what they do best!!! I dont feel bad about it either. They watch Nick Jr, those shows do teach something, sharing, eating your veggies, problem solving, etc. I DO NOT ALLOW SPONGEBOB!!!! Or anything like it.0
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