Infant TV shows?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A troll to post it, but when I visit my family outside of major Metro areas, ALL of the babies (<2, but even <1) have lots of regular, intentional TV time. And I'm sure it's not exclusive to "those areas"-- in fact, it's at least moderately common in most places in the US.

By definition, the majority is not extraordinary. Personally, I want more for my child. But if you want your child to be a competitive candidate for Madison County Community College, and graduate to live in your basement while he "finds his way", then go right ahead and use the TV as a babysitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Just imagine how REALLY brilliant you could have been without the idiot box....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For all of you w your snooty and inconsiderate responses, why don't you share with us the "good for you" things that you do w your little ones, then?

Here are some ideas:

http://www.janetlansbury.com/2010/07/a-creative-alternative-to-baby-tv-time/

This is really good. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

My 18 month old watches an episode of Sesame Street in the morning, the new 30 minute ones. It's the only way I can pump, feed his little brother and get breakfast ready for everyone. It's not the end of the world, he seems fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A troll to post it, but when I visit my family outside of major Metro areas, ALL of the babies (<2, but even <1) have lots of regular, intentional TV time. And I'm sure it's not exclusive to "those areas"-- in fact, it's at least moderately common in most places in the US.

By definition, the majority is not extraordinary. Personally, I want more for my child. But if you want your child to be a competitive candidate for Madison County Community College, and graduate to live in your basement while he "finds his way", then go right ahead and use the TV as a babysitter.

There is a huge difference in having your kid watch some tv to it being the babysitter. Also, by watching tv doesn't mean your child will go to community college.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For all of you w your snooty and inconsiderate responses, why don't you share with us the "good for you" things that you do w your little ones, then?

Here are some ideas:

http://www.janetlansbury.com/2010/07/a-creative-alternative-to-baby-tv-time/

This is really good. Thank you.

Yes I agree! And the video at the end is super cute!

This is why it bothers me when my parents watch my baby. They interact with him for about 15 minutes then put him in the bouncy seat and turn on Fox News.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For all of you w your snooty and inconsiderate responses, why don't you share with us the "good for you" things that you do w your little ones, then?

Here are some ideas:

http://www.janetlansbury.com/2010/07/a-creative-alternative-to-baby-tv-time/

This is really good. Thank you.

Yes I agree! And the video at the end is super cute!

This is why it bothers me when my parents watch my baby. They interact with him for about 15 minutes then put him in the bouncy seat and turn on Fox News.

How often do your parents watch your baby? If it is every day all day that is a problem, but if they watch them here and there don't micromanage. Be happy you had them to babysit. How old is your child? If they are still in a bouncy seat that is pretty young. My father in law used to do the same thing (down to watching Fox News! Ick!) but now that our son is a few months older he couldn't do that even if he wanted to because he is soooo mobile and you have to play with him because he is all over the place.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For all of you w your snooty and inconsiderate responses, why don't you share with us the "good for you" things that you do w your little ones, then?

Here are some ideas:

http://www.janetlansbury.com/2010/07/a-creative-alternative-to-baby-tv-time/

This is really good. Thank you.

Yes I agree! And the video at the end is super cute!

This is why it bothers me when my parents watch my baby. They interact with him for about 15 minutes then put him in the bouncy seat and turn on Fox News.

How often do your parents watch your baby? If it is every day all day that is a problem, but if they watch them here and there don't micromanage. Be happy you had them to babysit. How old is your child? If they are still in a bouncy seat that is pretty young. My father in law used to do the same thing (down to watching Fox News! Ick!) but now that our son is a few months older he couldn't do that even if he wanted to because he is soooo mobile and you have to play with him because he is all over the place.

I pretty much assume the babysitter will plant my DS in front of the tv. That is what I do when I babysit! My kid gets no screen time at all outside of it, so I'm ok with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A troll to post it, but when I visit my family outside of major Metro areas, ALL of the babies (<2, but even <1) have lots of regular, intentional TV time. And I'm sure it's not exclusive to "those areas"-- in fact, it's at least moderately common in most places in the US.

By definition, the majority is not extraordinary. Personally, I want more for my child. But if you want your child to be a competitive candidate for Madison County Community College, and graduate to live in your basement while he "finds his way", then go right ahead and use the TV as a babysitter.

Statistical probability say your child will not be extraordinary. By definition, statistically your child will belong to the majority. Extraordinary people are very rare, and their extraordinary-ness has nothing to do with how much telly they watched as children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For all of you w your snooty and inconsiderate responses, why don't you share with us the "good for you" things that you do w your little ones, then?

Here are some ideas:

http://www.janetlansbury.com/2010/07/a-creative-alternative-to-baby-tv-time/

This is really good. Thank you.

Yes I agree! And the video at the end is super cute!

This is why it bothers me when my parents watch my baby. They interact with him for about 15 minutes then put him in the bouncy seat and turn on Fox News.

So you are there the entire time when your parents watch your baby?

[Anonymous]

Zero TV time is harmless.

[Anonymous]

Thank you again to the Janet Lansbury post and the other constructive commentary. For all the others, I feel sorry for you, and pray that your children are raised with more kindness and acceptance. Good luck to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:P.S. I, too, watched a ton of TV as a kid, and the TV was on constantly. I, too, have about all the academic gold stars that can possibly be received... and I have a crap attention span and (IMO) less-than-stellar social skills and subpar emotional regulation skills. So there's that.

I have ADD, terrible emotional coping skills and am terribly awkward. Grew up with no TV until I was well into elementary school/middle school and even than it was limited. Now I binge watch shows like crazy, I feel like I missed out as a kid. It's all about healthy balances.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:P.S. I, too, watched a ton of TV as a kid, and the TV was on constantly. I, too, have about all the academic gold stars that can possibly be received... and I have a crap attention span and (IMO) less-than-stellar social skills and subpar emotional regulation skills. So there's that.

I have ADD, terrible emotional coping skills and am terribly awkward. Grew up with no TV until I was well into elementary school/middle school and even than it was limited. Now I binge watch shows like crazy, I feel like I missed out as a kid. It's all about healthy balances.

Healthy balance isn't a part of the DCUM, unfortunately. Insufferable Type A moms are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 18 month old watches an episode of Sesame Street in the morning, the new 30 minute ones. It's the only way I can pump, feed his little brother and get breakfast ready for everyone. It's not the end of the world, he seems fine.

An 18-month-old watching 30 minutes is very different than an infant watching a few hours though (which is what the OP, or troll, asked for).