I have to admit that my girls were watching ALOT of TV. It was just so convenient to be able to get some work done around the house or for me to work on freelance projects. My eyes finally opened with the help of my kids and the escalating electric bill. My kids were just starting to demand to watch TV as soon as they got home from daycare/school. My wife and I finally came to our senses and now limit the girls to 1.5 - 2 hours max a day. Sure they griped and moaned for the 1st 15 mins with no TV on, but after we started breaking out the books, puzzles and board games everything was great. It's good quality time spent with our kids. I test them now and again and ask if they want to watch TV. 95% of the time they say they just want to play games with Mommy and Daddy which is awesome. We really need to soak up the time now with our little ones. I have a few friends with older kids that never want to hang out with their parents.
2 hours a day max
I have to admit that my girls were watching ALOT of TV. It was just so convenient to be able to get some work done around the house or for me to work on freelance projects. My eyes finally opened with the help of my kids and the escalating electric bill. My kids were just starting to demand to watch TV as soon as they got home from daycare/school. My wife and I finally came to our senses and now limit the girls to 1.5 - 2 hours max a day. Sure they griped and moaned for the 1st 15 mins with no TV on, but after we started breaking out the books, puzzles and board games everything was great. It's good quality time spent with our kids. I test them now and again and ask if they want to watch TV. 95% of the time they say they just want to play games with Mommy and Daddy which is awesome. We really need to soak up the time now with our little ones. I have a few friends with older kids that never want to hang out with their parents.
Man, I don't want my girls to grow up.