Totts watch too much tv.....?

Question

I have a habit of putting my kids who are 1 and 3 in front of the TV when im cooking and cleaning at home. They watch age appropriate childrens shows but often spend hours amussed by the tv everyday......... Im worried this is no good for them even though they seem to be very healthy and doing extremely well with their speech development.

What do you think?

Any alternatives for keeping the kids amused?

Answer 1

i find i watch is quite excessively sometimes, if nothing is on i put on my music. i sort of live in the lounge room so i don;t really have a choice but to watch it.

Answer 2

toys, books, at that age you just have to keep your eye on them at all times, house work will have to wait, but I would really avoid TV, good luck, big hugs

Answer 3

Tv is not bad. It is  a great babysitter when you need to clean up. It won't hurt them. They might even learn something. My daughter is learning spanish from Dora and she isn't even two. How is that bad. Every mom needs a break from the kids and if TV is how you get it by all means enjoy yourself.

Answer 4

I don't see a problem in letting kids see tv when you are busy...as long as they do physical activities too. Tv is not bad! I have a 5yr old and he loves watching it but also loves to play and is a regular boy who does well in pre-k. They get to see some things that they will never do or never have done.

Some alternatives are letting them sit at the table and do a craft while you cook or ask them to draw what you are making...

Answer 5

lots of toys, picture books, or just turn on the radio instead and play happy songs for kids. give them ideas to play house, sing and dance, or make up stories =)

good luck!

Answer 6

at that age a child's cognitive mind isnt fully developed, so alot of tv wont really do to much harm. its not like they have to focus on school or some type of job. it will probably improved their speech, but could ruin their eyesight if they are sitting too close to the tv set