TV in the Bedroom - Yes or No?

chadsgirl374 · Aug 8, 2008

We have one in our bedroom because during football season, I don't get any TV time. I love to watch my cooking shows and he's got football on the tv
24/7. We put Tikibird in our room during the day and leave the TV on the nature chanel to keep him occupied.

DBF doesn't like the fact that the TV is in the bedroom and since we don't watch it in the evenings - we get along just fine

forensic · Aug 8, 2008

Televisions do not belong in the bedroom!

Two televisions, fine, but put the other one somewhere else, like a study, a den, or just deal with it, for crying out loud.

And don't even get me started on the houses with televisions in EVERY room. Gag.

rapunzel47 · Aug 8, 2008

We don't actually watch all that much TV, but we have both found that if we're watching it late in the evening (which is when we usually do), we tend to fall asleep in front of it. If it's in the livingroom or the family room or whatever, that means a crick in the neck, and having to wake up just to go to bed. So, we've always had a TV in the bedroom, so that we're already IN bed when we fall asleep. The TV has never interfered with other bedroom activities, either.

There's a TV down in the family room, too. I doubt that it's been on in the last 10 years.

As to whether the TV should be in the bedroom, that's a matter of personal taste. I answered 'yes', even though I wouldn't presume to tell anyone else what they should do.

yam102284 · Aug 8, 2008

I see nothing wrong with TVs in the bedroom. We have a 2 bedroom apartment, with the computer in the 2nd bedroom. I would have no other place to put the television. I like to watch TV while laying in bed, because sometimes the couch isn't that comfortable. It never gets in the way of "us time." My boyfriend never watches TV in the bedroom unless we're watching it together. That's where I watch TV with him at night before bed because we can cuddle up together. I like watching TV in the bedroom, I prefer it to the living room.

twstychik · Aug 8, 2008

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

I see no reason why a couple shouldn't have TV in their bedroom. If you hook it up to a DVD player or VCR you can watch movies

and spice up your love life!

So that's a reason for having a TV

And what a GREAT reason too!

Originally Posted by mrblanche

I didn't vote, because I have no opinion on whether or not a TV SHOULD be in the bedroom.

I'm always surprised by how strongly some people feel about TV's in the bedroom. I think this issue is as individual as the people involved. What works for some may not for others and that's ok.

DH and I both had TV's in our respective bedrooms while dating so it was natural that we have one when living together as well. So, once we joined households we now have 3. One in the living room and one in each bedroom. DH likes to watch it before going to sleep which I don't mind unless he falls asleep before he turns it off... then it ends up waking me after a few hours. It's also nice for when we don't want to watch the same thing... and I use them all when I'm cleaning and doing laundry.

EnzoLeya · Aug 8, 2008

Well I don't know if a couple SHOULD have a TV in the bedroom, but we have on in the bedroom. I grew up without a TV in my room and my parents didn't have one in there either. However, moving to apartments with roomates we both have learned the life of a TV in the bedroom. I can't fall alseep without the TV now.

pami · Aug 8, 2008

We have one in every bedroom here and wouldnt have it any other way

goldenkitty45 · Aug 8, 2008

Interesting to see the split. But for those that give the reason "well if we want to watch 2 different shows...." - why does the 2nd tv HAVE to be in the bedroom. Can't you have two tv's elsewhere in the house?

babyharley · Aug 8, 2008

Originally Posted by Pami

We have one in every bedroom here and wouldnt have it any other way

We have one in our living room and one in our bedroom

I like having one in there, I watch it while getting ready in the morning, and I watch my shows at night in bed, and its nice to have two, so we both can watch something different if needed

Plus, its nice to have when I'm home sick, I can watch TV in bed and not have to get up.

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Interesting to see the split. But for those that give the reason "well if we want to watch 2 different shows...." - why does the 2nd tv HAVE to be in the bedroom. Can't you have two tv's elsewhere in the house?

Well, for us, there is no other room, besides the bathroom

We have a 1 bedroom apartment, so its just the living room and bedroom for choices here!

lilysmom · Aug 8, 2008

We always say that having two TV's is the key to our successful marriage. This because we have completely different tastes in shows.

For us, the second TV does have to be in the bedroom, there is not another good place in the house. And I do have to say, I love having it in there when I am sick and want to watch TV in bed.

capt_jordi · Aug 8, 2008

I have had a tv in my room since I was 8... And while I dont currently live with my boyfriend we both do have tvs in our rooms so I'm sure we will when we do move in together.

Plus I CANNOT fall asleep without one on! Or if I dont have a tv (like on vacation) then I have this awesome pillow that has a speaker in it and I can plus my ipod in and at least have music playing to fall asleep to!

icklemiss21 · Aug 8, 2008

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Interesting to see the split. But for those that give the reason "well if we want to watch 2 different shows...." - why does the 2nd tv HAVE to be in the bedroom. Can't you have two tv's elsewhere in the house?

Like someone said above, the bed is comfy and it is nice to watch TV in it.

I wouldn't want one anywhere else

goldenkitty45 · Aug 8, 2008

One mentioned about the bathroom. We looked at Parade of Homes and in one of them there was a small tv in the little room where you iron clothes! Talk about overkill......

I think the house had a tv of some size in every single room.

xlaydeextaniax · Aug 8, 2008

yeh, i have a TV in both the bedroom & the lounge. it's good to have one in both room's for many reason's! i don't find it a distraction being in the bedroom, else the same could be said for my laptop!

it's much nicer watching a movie/or general TV in the bedroom, sooo much easier/& much more comfortable to cuddle up together!

another reason is, if Dan (my partner), want's to watch something i can't stand, then i can easily go in the other room & watch/do something else.

kittkatt · Aug 8, 2008

Originally Posted by katiemae1277

I watch TV in the living room, the bedroom is for sleeping....and other things

neither of which involve the TV. I know some people can't fall asleep unless the TV is on, but I have to have complete and utter darkness and silence (except for kitty purrs of course!)

Sounds just like me!

I don't have a TV in my bedroom, but my s/o has one in his. I used to have on back when I lived in Wisconsin, but it was used for my WebTV, and after I had back surgery so I'd have something to do while recovering. I really don't like watching TV in bed: I'd much rather watch it in the living room.

If my s/o is watching TV in the living room and it's something I don't like (which is most of the time

) I just go play on the computer!

BTW, I didn't vote, b/c I really don't have an opinion one way or the other.

ninacaliente · Aug 8, 2008

We do have a TV in our bedroom, but we don't usually watch it at bedtime. I use it sometimes when I'm folding clothes or ironing (which I do in our bedroom), and the kids use it sometimes when they all want to watch something different at the same time. It's never been an issue for us, but I don't think I'd like it on at bedtime every night.

catkiki · Aug 8, 2008

We have a small one in the bedroom. We like it because sometimes, I just want to lay in bed and watch TV and sometimes we want to watch different programs

gailc · Aug 8, 2008

We have three TV's -one in Neils workshop, one in the kitchen and one in the family room.
Many experts on sleeping disorders do not recommend one in the bedroom-I have not sleepig issues but I can get plenty comfy watching it in the family room or the kitchen.
Neil likes the one in the garage to watch his shows on Sunday's (sports and PBS).

mzjazz2u · Aug 8, 2008

I voted no but not just for couples. Having a TV in the bedroom is said to promote poor sleep. I used to have one in my room but took it out just for that reason. But it was because I'd fall asleep with CNN on and would have nightmares brought on by all the bad news (the war etc.). I also have Narcolepsy so I already don't get quality sleep, which makes a TV in the room an even worse idea! I do sleep better now without the TV in my room. If I had a second one again it would be in a spare room or family room. Something like that.

marianjela · Aug 8, 2008

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Interesting to see the split. But for those that give the reason "well if we want to watch 2 different shows...." - why does the 2nd tv HAVE to be in the bedroom. Can't you have two tv's elsewhere in the house?

Well, mine HAS to be in a bedroom, otherwise it would be in the kitchen or bathroom! Maybe the dining room which is adjoined to the LR and I would not fathom the two TVs competing against each other for sound.

Ha! I have a big 5 bedroom house, one TV on the first floor in the LR, and 3 upstairs in the bedrooms.

I dont watch TV in my room before bed - hubby will sometimes, but I cant. So our TV is only used throughout the day when it isnt bedtime.

The clever thing with my TV is - it has an OFF switch

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