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lalajean · 05-09-2007

I know that it can sometimes be a big help when you have things to do, especially when they are of ages that require them to be watched. But do you sometimes things that children watch too much TV and Video games.

I try to get my son interested in other things, so that he has more interests.

attagirl · 05-09-2007

I think that too many parents these days leave the TV or video game as a babysitter because it is easy for them to get things done. I wish that more people would take a more active approach to their kids lives.

Jewel · 05-10-2007

Children definitely watch too much television. It is definitely the fault of the parents. I think that it is too easy to use it as a babysitter.

Sometimes television and video games are beneficial in moderation. Video games can be helpful with eye-hand coordination. Some television shows are educational. I think it's all about moderation.

SingleAgain · 05-11-2007

There is no doubt that our overweight generation of children watch too much TV. I think however that it is in part a reflection of how dangerous our society has become, that a parent would rather his child sit and get fat, than be snatched whilst playing in his own back yard.

And yes, kidnapping IS a fear of mine.

I try and give my child a whole host of things to do. Still, at two years old her attention span is SO short-it only ever gives me a small amount of time to get things done.

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lalajean Consumer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 34	Too much TV or Video games I know that it can sometimes be a big help when you have things to do, especially when they are of ages that require them to be watched. But do you sometimes things that children watch too much TV and Video games. I try to get my son interested in other things, so that he has more interests.

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attagirl Consumer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 42	I think that too many parents these days leave the TV or video game as a babysitter because it is easy for them to get things done. I wish that more people would take a more active approach to their kids lives.

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Jewel Consumer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 26	Children definitely watch too much television. It is definitely the fault of the parents. I think that it is too easy to use it as a babysitter. Sometimes television and video games are beneficial in moderation. Video games can be helpful with eye-hand coordination. Some television shows are educational. I think it's all about moderation.

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SingleAgain Consumer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 98	There is no doubt that our overweight generation of children watch too much TV. I think however that it is in part a reflection of how dangerous our society has become, that a parent would rather his child sit and get fat, than be snatched whilst playing in his own back yard. And yes, kidnapping IS a fear of mine. I try and give my child a whole host of things to do. Still, at two years old her attention span is SO short-it only ever gives me a small amount of time to get things done.