I think I made the mistake of letting mine have one. But they are grounded now and I took all cords
They now get a blank screen.
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TVs in bedrooms of children
- Thread starter pinkdaisy226
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a tv in your child's bedroom is only a problem when you stop parenting. (that goes for everything!) I had one when I was about 12, and it was never a problem, I always got straight A's. Jazzy has one now (she's 9) and it's not a problem either. However, we don't have cable in her room....I wouldn't want her to turn on something inappropriate... She doesn't watch it all the time, in fact when she does it's sometimes on Sat mornings, if she wakes up & I am still laying in bed.... or if she has a friend or cousin over & they wanna watch a movie during a sleep over. She has never ever watched it past her bedtime.... because she has some sort of respect for myself & her father, she knows her limits & boundaries and she doesn't cross them.... if she gets close to her boundaries, she is corrected, and we don't usually have a problem... there ya go, MO.
I didn't get a tv in my bedroom until I was 25 and that is at my parents house (I don't even live there) and that is because they didn't have room for it anywhere else to put it.
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My girls are 13 and 10. Neither of them have tv's in their rooms. Nor do they have laptops, or cell phones.
We have 2 tv's in the house. It's not necessary to have one in your room. My oldest would just sit up there all weekend long and never come out (teenagers!). If they want to watch something, well we just watch it with them. And to tell you the truth- the shows on Disney Channel are often times better than the junk that's on regular tv!
No laptops. We have a laptop and a computer. There's only 4 people in the house, we can share
They both have iPods, and for their birthdays they both got iHome systems. Those are the clocks that you can plug your iPod into. Youngest dd will go into her room and listen to that for a while.
The only thing we did break down and buy a couple of years ago is a portable DVD player. I didn't want one at first (and the kids really don't stay glued to the TV the whole trip). But I have to admit, they are kind of nice on the LONG car trips we have to take (no family living near us at all). But I still try to check out books on tape when we drive.
The only thing it would be nice for is sleepovers. As the night gets later, the kids usually want to watch a video before falling asleep, and I do admit it would be nice to have one in their rooms so dh and I can monitor what's going on (we live in a 2 story house).
We have 2 tv's in the house. It's not necessary to have one in your room. My oldest would just sit up there all weekend long and never come out (teenagers!). If they want to watch something, well we just watch it with them. And to tell you the truth- the shows on Disney Channel are often times better than the junk that's on regular tv!
No laptops. We have a laptop and a computer. There's only 4 people in the house, we can share
They both have iPods, and for their birthdays they both got iHome systems. Those are the clocks that you can plug your iPod into. Youngest dd will go into her room and listen to that for a while.
The only thing we did break down and buy a couple of years ago is a portable DVD player. I didn't want one at first (and the kids really don't stay glued to the TV the whole trip). But I have to admit, they are kind of nice on the LONG car trips we have to take (no family living near us at all). But I still try to check out books on tape when we drive.
The only thing it would be nice for is sleepovers. As the night gets later, the kids usually want to watch a video before falling asleep, and I do admit it would be nice to have one in their rooms so dh and I can monitor what's going on (we live in a 2 story house).
My boys have a tv in thier room. Along with a dvd player, V-Tech VSmile game, a couple plug-n-play games and a vcr.
They are NOT allowed to watch it after 8:30pm nor play the games. If they misbehave that day (We use 3 strikes and you're out) they don't get to watch TV at all. I've been known to take all the power cords from EVERYTHING for DAYS at a time
I didn't get a TV in my room until I was 16... and it was an old one too.
They are NOT allowed to watch it after 8:30pm nor play the games. If they misbehave that day (We use 3 strikes and you're out) they don't get to watch TV at all. I've been known to take all the power cords from EVERYTHING for DAYS at a time
I didn't get a TV in my room until I was 16... and it was an old one too.
The only T.V. in my home growing up was in the Rec. room in the garage (which wasn't heated
) Therefore, we didn't watch very much television.
My DH is a big fan of the Television though so now we have a bigscreen in the living room and a T.V. in the bedroom as well
My kids do have a TV that they share upstairs but we have Rules and they know that if homework and chores are not done there will be NO TV time.
My stepson has his own TV at his Mom's house and has since he was 2 years old. The poor kid had the hardest time getting used to sleeping without a TV in his room when my husband and I moved in together.
He thought that I was SO mean! I am mean BUT it's for his own good
My DH is a big fan of the Television though so now we have a bigscreen in the living room and a T.V. in the bedroom as well
My kids do have a TV that they share upstairs but we have Rules and they know that if homework and chores are not done there will be NO TV time.
My stepson has his own TV at his Mom's house and has since he was 2 years old. The poor kid had the hardest time getting used to sleeping without a TV in his room when my husband and I moved in together.
He thought that I was SO mean! I am mean BUT it's for his own good
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I think those are great rules!!Originally Posted by snosrap5
I have three boys. They each have a TV and a computer in their rooms. They were 7,10 and 12 when we moved into the new house and we were able to provide these things for them. That was 7 years ago.
Their computers are monitored very closely. DH is an IT guy so there isn't anything they can try to pull that he doesn't know about. The TV is for xbox, play-station and such but they do have basic cable as well.
Now here are a few rules that go along with this privilege, because it is a privilege not a right! I don't care how old you are if you are going to school you will obey the rules! Even my oldest who has graduated last May followed these rules right up to graduation last year!
1. no computers during the school week. Unless you maintain a "B" average.
2. no games during the school week. Unless you maintain a "B" average.
3. Tv's are off at 8 every-night during the week. If you would like to join me in the living room to watch with the family until bedtime great. The only time they really watch tv in their room is with Family guy or The Simpson's. I don't care for them and they love them.
4. weekends are game and computer time. IF you don't have at least a "C" average than there will be no computers or games period!
There is no " I don't want to turn off my TV!" No fits or whatever! I don't put up with that! Are my kids perfect Heck No! So there are other times when they lose these privileges.
I just don't understand people who say they can't control their kids! I see it at work and it drives me crazy!
My son has a t.v. in his room and he is 4 years old. I also have a t.v. in my own room as well.
My son rarely, if ever uses his t.v. unless it's to play some games on. If he watches a movie or cartoons, he normally does this in the front room.
I agree, it should only be a problem if you stop parenting.
I had a TV in my room, but it was a privledge, not a right and I had to earn it.
My grades could not slip, my chores could not slip and my behaviour could not slip.
When I was told no TV, it was enforced.
I could stay up past my bedtime (only by an hour) if there was some educational special on TV, but had to be promptly in bed with the TV off as soon as it was over.
Not adhering to any one of these things would result in the TV being removed.
My grades could not slip, my chores could not slip and my behaviour could not slip.
When I was told no TV, it was enforced.
I could stay up past my bedtime (only by an hour) if there was some educational special on TV, but had to be promptly in bed with the TV off as soon as it was over.
Not adhering to any one of these things would result in the TV being removed.
Can they watch a DVD on your laptop in the bedroom? Or will they get online with the wireless?
Yeah, I don't agree with kids having a tv in their rooms either.
TV should be parental controlled and monitored for children. And the time spent watching it should also be limited.
Kids need more than TV. They need to read, create, think, be active. Far too many parents just give and give and give to their kids without thinking about the consequences of their actions.
TV should be parental controlled and monitored for children. And the time spent watching it should also be limited.
Kids need more than TV. They need to read, create, think, be active. Far too many parents just give and give and give to their kids without thinking about the consequences of their actions.
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<<Can they watch a DVD on your laptop in the bedroom? Or will they get online with the wireless?>>
Hmm, didn't think about doing that. The last time the kids wanted to watch something during a sleepover, we just hooked up the portable DVD player for the car in their room. It's got a power cord attachment. Hey, it worked, and the kids were happy
They said the next morning that they felt like they were at a "drive in movie"
I don't think I'd do that. They've got their own screen names on the laptop, but so far the only sites they visit are the ones for school, neopets (no chatrooms allowed) and Disney online. My kids I trust, it's just some of the kids that we've had sleep over through the years- I don't know if I'd trust THEM to behave. And then mine would go right along with it.
Hmm, didn't think about doing that. The last time the kids wanted to watch something during a sleepover, we just hooked up the portable DVD player for the car in their room. It's got a power cord attachment. Hey, it worked, and the kids were happy
I don't think I'd do that. They've got their own screen names on the laptop, but so far the only sites they visit are the ones for school, neopets (no chatrooms allowed) and Disney online. My kids I trust, it's just some of the kids that we've had sleep over through the years- I don't know if I'd trust THEM to behave. And then mine would go right along with it.
I had one in my bedroom growing up, and so do my brothers (ages 16 & 18). I suppose I got mine when I was 14 or so? Saying that just because kids have a TV in their room doesn't mean they get crappy grades. I was on high honors all thru high school and my brothers are as well. My cousins all have them in their rooms as well (ages from 11 - 16) and they are all doing exceptional in school as well.
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I didn't have a TV in my bedroom until I was 14. Until you're a teenager and want to have more privacy to yourself and a space of your own I think it's unnecessary.
I used to date a girl who had a 3 year old and while he didn't have a TV technically in his bedroom, she used to open a second door to her bedroom where her TV was, and turn it so he could see it. It got to the point where he wouldn't fall asleep unless it was on. That's inexcuseable.
My kids are only going to watch TV at allotted times until they're old enough to handle responsibility of having one in their bedroom and not letting it take over from their other responsibilities like chores, school etc..
I used to date a girl who had a 3 year old and while he didn't have a TV technically in his bedroom, she used to open a second door to her bedroom where her TV was, and turn it so he could see it. It got to the point where he wouldn't fall asleep unless it was on. That's inexcuseable.
My kids are only going to watch TV at allotted times until they're old enough to handle responsibility of having one in their bedroom and not letting it take over from their other responsibilities like chores, school etc..
Originally Posted by strange_wings
I had a tv in my bedroom from when I was 12. However I didn't watch that much on it, the news, some stuff on discovery, tlc, or the history channel. My tv watching habits are still much the same now.
I did stay up late a lot, tv wasn't the problem, books were.
I'd read till 3 or 4 am with a flashlight under the blankets.
And for the 2nd grader staying up until one a.m., that is just insane.
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What about during the summer time????
When I was little, like 8 years old, me and my 3 younger sisters all slept in the half finished basement (carpet, bathroom, laundry room and one bedroom and the rest open space with 2 double beds in it and a tv) and we'd have disney movie marathons until we fell asleep.
That was by night, but during the day were had to be outside for 80 to 90 percent of the day playing, so there was a balance to things.
When I was little, like 8 years old, me and my 3 younger sisters all slept in the half finished basement (carpet, bathroom, laundry room and one bedroom and the rest open space with 2 double beds in it and a tv) and we'd have disney movie marathons until we fell asleep.
That was by night, but during the day were had to be outside for 80 to 90 percent of the day playing, so there was a balance to things.
Like most people of my generation I had no tv in my room - there was just one tv in the house. I don't have kids but if I did I would not want them to have a tv in their room until they were teenagers at least. I don't think it's good for a small child to be sat in their room watching tv instead of socialising with the rest of the family. I'd also want to be monitoring what they watch and how much they watch.
Well........my son has one but hes 12 and its just used to play PS2 or watch movies, it doesnt have cable hooked up to it. And its at my moms house!! Here at my place the kids have one, but once again its used mainly for the PS2. I have a friend however, that her kids are ages 5 and 7 and they both have tv's!!(the one boy just turned 5) He only has a VCR but the 7 y/o has cable and PS2.
Oh yeah and we never had tvs in our rooms as kids! -NEVER-!!
Oh yeah and we never had tvs in our rooms as kids! -NEVER-!!
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Nope, no tv in my room until I was old enough to pay board to my parents and then could, pretty much, do whatever I wanted.
Lordy! I wasn't even allowed to watch the tv in the lounge before school or after a certain time at night!
I guess it's had a reverse effect though cos I love my tv now and spend WAY too long on the computer!
Lordy! I wasn't even allowed to watch the tv in the lounge before school or after a certain time at night!
I guess it's had a reverse effect though cos I love my tv now and spend WAY too long on the computer!
The first time I had a TV in my room is when DH and I moved in together.
When I was a kid my bedroom was for sleeping and that's about it.
When I was a kid my bedroom was for sleeping and that's about it.
