Why I Don’t Restrict My Kids’ TV Time

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Hey there! So, I’ve come to a point where I feel totally fine about my kids watching TV without strict limits. You know, the American Academy of Pediatrics often paints a negative picture of TV, especially for little ones under two. They say no screen time at all for that age group, but honestly, have they ever spent a full day with a toddler?

I’m talking about older kids here—those who can figure out the remotes and pick their own shows. For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard that society watches too much TV, and I simply don’t agree. I think TV is fantastic, and I would defend it to the end. Sure, there’s some junk out there, and not every show is appropriate for kids or teens, but television is also a magical world that I truly cherish.

I’ve joked that TV was like a second parent to me. No offense to my folks, but it definitely shaped who I am. I was hooked on shows like Star Trek, M*A*S*H, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. They were my companions through childhood and the trials of my teenage years. I even indulged in some not-so-great shows—who could resist The Facts of Life or Charlie’s Angels? I knew they weren’t the best, but I still enjoyed them.

Now, we’re living in a golden age of television. Big-name filmmakers are creating incredible content for the small screen, and our kids have so many choices thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. They’re not stuck to a programming schedule the way we used to be, which is awesome.

My kids understand that TV isn’t reality, just like they know that reading Percy Jackson doesn’t mean they’ll encounter demigods in real life. My daughter, for instance, is all about The Brady Bunch, while my 11-year-old son has taken a liking to The X-Files. They also enjoy shows like Phineas and Ferb and The Simpsons. I even love watching the Food Network with them—who doesn’t enjoy a good episode of Chopped? The other day, my son said he wished he could live in a town like the one in Gilmore Girls, and I was so proud.

Thanks to TV, their world feels much larger than just our small town. I love that they can choose what to watch, although I do remind them to get up and move around every now and then. But I’ll never tell them that watching TV is the problem, because it’s not. It’s an incredible tool, and I won’t pretend otherwise.

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In summary, I believe in letting my kids enjoy TV without strict limits. It offers them a broader perspective of the world and enhances their creativity. As long as they can differentiate between fiction and reality, I’ll continue to embrace their viewing choices.