Bad mom......

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This! I should follow suti myself
You might be raising children that are at their correct weight and actually have an imagination. Good for YOU!

How can you not have a TV when you have children? I really have to agree with having one.
How else is the government going to look in on my children? Its like good old Uncle Sam in my living room watching over my family to make sure we are all safe and protected.
Really I just go out and like my publicly funded baby sitting service watch over my toddler. Looking at communist propaganda little one? I don't think so!!
So please either get a TV, or call up your local FBI office and just let them know what is going on in your life. Think of the children.

Wish I had been that bad of a Mom., Good on you.

That is a ridiculous statement! I am a single mom of a 4y.o and 6 y.o, We dont have a tv. However we do have music constantly playing. There is no point for tv it is a waste of money that i cannot afford on my income. There is sooo much more to do than watch tv PS Im happy to know that their are others that do not have a tv in their household. Especially cause everyone around me rolls their eyes and shakes their heads about it

Your co-worker is an idiot.

I have a tv but no cable or satellite. I do have Netflix but I bet I don't turn it on but maybe once a month. I haven't watched "tv" in years and I don't miss it at all. I WISH I hadn't had a tv in the house when my son was growing up.

All tv is is advertising anyway. From the shows to the commercials to the news, it's all just a parade of products that is supposed to make us go out and consume. No thanks.

ETA: I was watching the Biggest Loser on Netflix for a while but I got so disgusted with the blatant product placement and the mini-infomercials (like I'm supposed to believe that all those little "spontaneous conversations" about Quaker oatmeal and other products were not scripted?) that I quit watching after the third season.