Should a 10-year-old with good grades get a TV in her room?

Question

I'm actually MUCH more academically inclined than my wife, and my daughter takes after me. I see no problem with her getting a TV in her room. My wife, who actually is the enforcer a bit more when it comes to studying, seems dead set against the idea.

My view is, my daughter watches TV anyway (I did too at that age), so why not let her escape once in awhile to her room? I think my wife worries about studying more because school didn't come as easily for her. My wife sometimes views us as lazy, but I just tend to have a different educational philosophy that includes some downtime to nurture creativity.

Your thoughts?

Answer 1

never -TVs are a useless appliance.  consider putting a bookshelf in the child's room and filling it!!

Answer 2

yess

that would be a great gift for thier hard work

:D

Answer 3

It's like any other amusement.

If it doesn't unduly interfere with her normal life, what's the

problem.

There is good TV, after all, and there's TV that will dull the brain.

Nudging her to nourish her brain by increating good info

(offerings with redeeming qualities) would be the way

to make the TV addition a win-win.

If, on the other hand, she becomes an MTV freak or some such

pop addict, pull the cord from outlet and toss her a book.

Usually, it's the computer that's at issue.

Happy surfing to all of you.

Answer 4

i always had a tv in my room since i was like 8.. i never had cable or anything until i turned 17 which iwas earlier this year.. i then bought myself a 50" flat pannel plasma screen tv.. i could afford it but it was a lot easier then before when we would be downstairs fighting over the remote.. when it was with my sis or mom i would win to get the remote.. but once my dad would get ahold of it i had no control of what we were watching.. a TV isnt a bad thing.. its when u put a computer in the room that u should start worrying.. by all means get her tv just give her a timeline.. tv out after so long and if she follows them up her curfew on it and as long as she follows the rules slowly gradually give her the freedom to gain self control and let her make her own descions.. but remind her that if she lets the tv take oveer her stuff i guess u can say

Answer 5

No child should have a TV in their room until they are at least in high school. Once I got into elementary school there was no more tv on school days. I think that there's too much for a chilld to do outside or inside to be stuck watching tv in their room instead of being active. I'm sorry but a 10 year old doesn't need a tv in their room.

Answer 6

ive had a tv in my room since i was like 6. lol but i love it cuz it allows me to watch wat i want if my parents are watching something

Answer 7

Ive always had a TV in my room.

And guess what Im going to be a college graduate after my baby is born :)

Answer 8

yes a child who is very smart needs to be able to do homework and study then after watch tv to relax her nerves if not then sooner or later her nerves will get crazy and well you know so will her hormonas.it would be a very good reward and if she egts a bad grade or is bad take it away for about 1-3 weeks. and yes watching tv is a privlige and should be used after school work and it is a good part in building creativity.

Answer 9

I don't think there is anything wrong with a kid having a tv in their room. My kids have had tv's in their rooms for as long as I can remember.  It hasn't caused them any harm.  The thing is, for the parents to be involved in their children's lives, and that includes schoolwork. A parent should know how their child is doing in school, what is expected of them, and whether they are having any problems or concerns. Why not let your daughter have a tv in her room, as long as she is getting good grades and with the understanding that she is not to let her schoolwork slide.

Answer 10

Yes, I think so. If she has good grades, that means she's trying hard to impress you guys and succeed in school.

If her grades start going down after you guys put in the TV in, then take it out. Test it for a couple of days.

Answer 11

I really do not believe in a 10 year old having a tv in there room. That takes away from family time, sometimes school work, and time  AWAY from the tv. Look at it this way, if you discipline your daughter and send her to her room, that is more of a favor b/c now she gets to watch tv. Why not just be content with the tv in the family room (or whichever room it is in your home) that's just my views...

Answer 12

No...that's just tacky and unnecessary.  Why does she need a tv in her room?  Tv should be a family activity.  I vote no.  Get another tv in another location but not her room.

Answer 13

AS long as you want your DD to continue having good grades then I would keep the TV out of her room.  Right now she is watching TV around the family schedule which may or may not include shows that interest her.  IF she has one in her room she can- and will- watch TV a lot more than she is now.

Answer 14

I would not, it's an absolute no no for my family.

Answer 15

I think she should have a television in her playroom but not her bedroom.   That room should remain serene and peaceful -- a place for rest and solitude.  It should not be a room for many activities -- a playroom, a study, a television room, etc.

Answer 16

yes kids with tvs could still do good just make sure she still does her homework and stuff before she watches it

Answer 17

yes and if her grades fall then the tv goes out,,

there are worse things that could be in her room ,,

Answer 18

I would get her a television in her room, but don't hook it up to cable!  Get a TV that has a built-in DVD player, so that once and awhile she can watch an age-appropriate movie by herself.    That way, watching "regular" TV will still be during family time, but she'll occasionally be able to enjoy her TV as a special treat.   Also, you'll be able to continue monitoring what she watches this way.

Answer 19

i had a tv in my room when i was about that age . i see no problems with it . just set some guidelines , like if your grades fall she will loose tv privaledges for so long . and say you would like for her to join the family for how ever long once a night . this way she learns responsiblity and everyones happy .

Answer 20

I do not think so, because they are only ten. I am 12, and i remember wanting a TV in my room. But i outgrew it, and trust me it will be a waste of money. The only thing it would be good for is video games, since a ten year old wont watch tv that muich to pay for cable.

Answer 21

yes I have a tv, it is good to be left alone sometimes u know, away from siblings or parents (no offense 2 parents or siblings) it just time to catch up on thoughts nothing wrong with havin a tv it is not like if her grades slip u cant like say u cant watch ur tv 4 a week!!

HOPE I HELPED

Answer 22

Well it's just TV, I've had a TV in my room since I was three. I'm an adult now, in college, I graduated from high school with honors, and have never been in trouble. Just make sure that she gets her homework done, as long as she gets it done, everything will be fine.

Answer 23

Yes she should get a tv in her room if she gets a bad grade than take it out

Answer 24

Talk with you r wife tell her that she have the privlage to have a television in her room........HOWEVER if she gets a bad grade or starts slacking of in school take it out......use it as a ......reward.....for doing so well in school..but if she starts slacking off...take it away......oh and one thing you DONT let her have in her room is a comuter she might deciuse the issue and say it will help with my school work .......but it doesant you have to PRY kids away from the computer dont let her have one of those in her room...

Answer 25

There is not problem with allowing your daughter to have a TV in her room. Knowing you and your wife want her to excell in her studies in the end of it all you two are the adults and control how long, when  and what she can watch. It only becomes a problem when she is not monitored. But you and your wife seem to have that undercontrol.

Answer 26

i dont think that would be a good idea for a tv in her room at 10yrs, you should still monitor what she watches and make sure she does have her study time

Answer 27

My daughter has a TV in her room and she's almost 3. I remember being a kid w/o a TV and I used to watch soap operas and A LOT of news (which is disturbing to a 6 year old). Just like the rest of the TV's in the house we watch them after a days activities....it's not the activity for the day.