Children Watching TV More Harmful Than Thought!

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creative-type dad — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:58:39 GMT

short-sightedness, premature puberty, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and autism..!!

I must have all of them. even though I show no signs (I think). I watched WAY too much TV as a kid- in fact like 2-4 hours a day!! All it did for me was get me into the entaintment industry.

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Whit — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:13:32 GMT

TV is a big part of our morning routine, and I'll tell you what, my kids are freaking smart. The Wonder Pets teach things that are off the radar for most parents. Not that we don't spend time with them and teach them all we can, but I can't compete with a bunch of singing animals when it comes to encouraging teamwork and sharing. Those pets bring it home. Word.

I posted the Mahnahmuhnah! video on my blog a couple of years ago and received a bunch of emails from people under 25 wondering what the hell was wrong with me. They just didn't get it.

Oh, pu-leeze.

Amanda — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:34:10 GMT

Have you ever seen a child of "my kids NEVER watch TV, it's baaaad!" parents when confronted with television? They're absolutely <i>mesmerized.</i> The skills of multitasking and concentration are going to be unbelieveably important for my son's generation, and if he can't learn to tune out extraneous background garbage he's going to be in a lot of trouble as he gets older. My seven-month-old son doesn't give a rat's ass about what's on TV unless it's one of the few programs he wants to see. When Alton Brown's on TV he's focused on his blocks or banging on a pan with a spoon (No offense, AB), but he perks right up to the Peep intro music.

I really think it is more about how the TV is addressed in the home: TV doesn't make fat kids; sedentary lifestyles, out-of-touch parents and horrible diets make fat kids. I bet my kid will be just fine.

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Sheri — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:30:17 GMT

I found an obnoxous valentine cupid/monster thingie that plays that song--my kids love it.....but it can get stuck in your head.

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MetroDad — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:42:45 GMT

Too funny, Rebekah. I found Mahnahmuhnah on You Tube about 6 months ago and it brought back so many great memories. Now, whenever I'm in a piss mood, I play it to cheer myself up.

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rebekah — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:31:55 GMT

I guess that explains what happened to those of us who grew up in the 70s or after. Come on... who didn't learn about jazz from the great little ditty - Mahnahmuhnah! from Muppets fame. Check it out on You Tube. It is addicting.