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07.25.08, 04:51 AM Toddler
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anyone else letting your toddler watch an hour of tv this morning? i seriously feel like a HORRIBLE parent whenever the television is on, yet need a break because he is waking up sooooo early. anyone? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 07.25.08, 04:51 AM Flag

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You get a pass in the morning. It's no big deal. What is your toddler supposed to be learning at that hour anyway? Besides, if you go into Mommy overdrive trying to stimulate him while feeding him and getting yourself ready you'll be burnt out by noon. I say, all the tv you need until 8 AM. No day should start earlier than that!!! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:07 AM Flag

TV is ok, even 2 hours straight. The trick is to reserve TV for those times you really need a break. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:45 AM Flag

guess i'm horrible too. tv is on in the morning and after the bath before we settle in for bed. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:53 AM Flag

me, too. but only Sesame Street or other educational/learning shows. no Spongebob or anything wild/loud. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:10 AM Flag

we're a noggin and nick jr. family [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag

I let my kids watch 3 hrs/day since they were 2. They are now 6 and 9 and I still let them watch an hour in the morning and 2 hrs in the evening. They are very bright and active and are doing exceptionally well in school. Don't worry about a little 1 hr of tv in the morning for your toddler. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:59 AM Flag

this is my dirty secret too...but you know what - my kids are so smart and well behaved that you would think they sit around and read all day - its wierd... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:00 AM Flag

that's us. people are always curious about what I "do" after school with dcs. they assume i have them do homework (and then some) all afternoon and maybe a little tutoring on the side a couple of times a week. I tell them the truth: "Nothing. We do sports or hang out after school, come home, homework for about 30 min and then tv for 2 hrs and it's bedtime." [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:05 AM Flag

^^most nights I even let them eat dinner in front of the tv [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:06 AM Flag

This was me. My parents let me do this too. I regret it now. I didn't have the homework discipline for college. That being said, it might not affect all children the same way. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:13 AM Flag

I grew up watching a lot of tv but my parents have always taught me to be responsible about homework and time management. I never had a problem and have always done well in school (grammar to graduate). My dcs know what is expected of them and they do what is required and sometimes more. I try not to be too strict about tv (as long as the shows are appropriate), and so far my boys are very responsible and well-disciplined. Thank goodness. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:22 AM Flag

no. i have a strict no tv in the morning rule. i find that it gives me a break but makes it harder in the long run. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:23 AM Flag