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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow, this thread went downhill fast.

OP, I think it's better for kids to watch stuff on the big screen (they can sit further without damaging their eyesight) - I'm too lazy to look it up, but I'm sure pediatrists recommend actual television over hand held devices or laptops. If that's not really a concern for you, what your nanny asked is perfectly valid and you could easily give it a go and see how it works.

However if you'd rather use the TV, I'd suggest having a time in the day/week when you allow your child to watch TV to be clearly defined (like, while Mummy and Daddy are cleaning up the table after dinner), and use a timer if you're allowing more than one episode of whatever it is. This way the nanny can say that the TV only works at that specific time when the parents are home. Your kid might ask a few times, but if you're consistent with when and how you let the kid watch TV, it wouldn't be a problem after a few no's.

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Teach child to watch tv while mommy and daddy clean? In my house a toddler can 'help' clean.[/quote]

That was an example. Should I have said 'while Mummy and Daddy sort out the mail?" Come on.[/quote]

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