Comments for TV and Kids: How to Make it Work Once and for All at http://www.parentwonder.com , comment 0 to 2 out of 2 comments http://www.parentwonder.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:52:48 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.parentwonder.com/content/view/447/26/#pc_348 It's based on the idea of "if you can't beat them, join them." Watching TV isn't all that bad after all, if we know what we're doing. You have some great ideas there that I can use, Melitsa. - Abel Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:06:40 +0100 http://www.parentwonder.com/content/view/447/26/#pc_347 Programs that build character..... I like that idea. We ( hubby and I) control the tv in our house. So far the kids are young enough to respect are views. We turn on the TV, decide what they are watching and for how long. We use the timer sometimes so it's automatic,especially on favourite programs ( so we're not the bad guys turning off the tv) There is only one TV in one room. I'm always close by to hear and overhear what's on. The kids turn off the tv after the buzzer or when the program finishes. Always ask if they can watch more but accept they can't when we say no. ( sometimes we say yes so that's why they ask each time) TV watching is not a big bug bear in our house. LEaving the park and going to bed is :) Thanks for making me think about a new range of stories to look up. Cheers - Melitsa Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:07:34 +0100