tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082773744703965040.post4119622218417417673..comments2024-02-20T18:27:34.203-06:00Comments on Mimi Boling = Michelle Collett: Television for kiddosMimi Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15879880111595536353noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082773744703965040.post-71606589689068708292009-10-28T20:04:58.219-06:002009-10-28T20:04:58.219-06:00What I remember; when we started our family most o...What I remember; when we started our family most of our young marrieds friends were very negative on TV and there was a lot of talk that the children's PBS programs of our youth "Sesame Street" and "The Muppets" had not lived up to the hype that their programming would be super helpful to economically challenged kids.<br /><br />Vickie and I did not own a TV and we talked about not getting one. My folks thought this a very odd attitude and ended the subject by giving us a TV. Our response was to place it in the basement. Eventually it would come upstairs to the den where you could sit on a couch.<br /><br />I'm pretty sure the only TV that Peter saw was Saturday morning cartoons and the same probably carried through to Amy. By the time Mimi came along the VCR had arrived, however children's videos were few, expensive and we did not purchase them while any of you kids were little.<br /><br />The first seriously heavy TV watching of any of our kids to my memory would go to Mimi and musicals but she was deep into elementary school by the time that hit. She memorized "Hello Dolly" and others.<br /><br />History repeats, "Baby Enstein" to do wonders just like years ago "Sesame Street" was going to make such a difference. Then a backlash that the programs are hurting kids causing them attention problems.<br /><br />It is sort of amazing that thirty years later were worrying about the same stuff.Phil Bolinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904446997980390899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082773744703965040.post-56994713765518833422009-10-28T06:55:40.944-06:002009-10-28T06:55:40.944-06:00I watched TV as a kid. I don't know how much, ...I watched TV as a kid. I don't know how much, though. I think that the excess of ADD is part of a lot of things (and here is where I can get controversial!) I think mothers not breastfeeding leads to poor health and allergies. Which goes along poorly with the horrendous diet that Americans have adopted. Behavioral issues have been linked to allergic reactions to the food dye Red 40! Then, I think mothers that don't stay home or aren't attached to their kids help to propel behavior problems forward. Sitting your kid in front of the TV can be bad, I'm sure, just from the shows. But more importantly, mom isn't paying attention.<br /><br />Of course, I think if you have your kids watch TV so you can get something done that was needed, I don't think that is as bad, because it isn't constant or habitual. (I do it.) Maybe I should do a post on this myself! lolMalloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991788960863652000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082773744703965040.post-12317335327271246692009-10-27T19:21:45.813-06:002009-10-27T19:21:45.813-06:00i love anything disney does. they have a way of do...i love anything disney does. they have a way of doing it so perfectly and magically.<br />we were hardly ever allowed to watch tv when i was little- maybe a show a day- if that. my parents were pretty strict. but my bro dave had add and i'm pretty sure i have it to some degree.<br />andrew isn't to the point where he really cares for tv. but nick might watch spongebob everyday right after school.<br />lilly watches a movie at nap time every day since she only actually sleeps about half the time- so maybe 2 to 3 hours. during the day i'd say the tv is on like half the time but no one really watches it- andrew says he wants to watch blues clues then goes upstairs. lilly says she wants to watch a movie but then she's hungry. <br />i'm not really opinionated one way or the other. i know i am a good mom and i have plenty of one on one time with all 3 kids which i believe is the most important thing.Sara, Nick, and kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066332875489251658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082773744703965040.post-41242166147361941902009-10-27T18:33:44.826-06:002009-10-27T18:33:44.826-06:00I think as long as you are still interacting with ...I think as long as you are still interacting with her, you're fine. <br /><br />Ryan doesn't seem to have the attention span for TV. Does that mean he is super ADD? Some times I wish he would be more interested in TV, but oh well.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149677841966218852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082773744703965040.post-14886025794904698272009-10-27T14:10:11.010-06:002009-10-27T14:10:11.010-06:00So a large percentage of the kids "diagnosed&...So a large percentage of the kids "diagnosed" with ADD or ADHD are misdiagnosed because teachers/parents don't have the patience, energy, or know how to deal with kids that have energy. Kids have always had energy, and they always will... but it's easier to give them prescription drugs. (This is not true in all cases, but there is a growing number of kids that are on drugs without actual medical rational for it.) Doctors are eager to prescribe because the pharmaceutical companies love it... getting rich off kids.Amy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16240262331193821446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082773744703965040.post-74250784520333747352009-10-27T12:27:52.851-06:002009-10-27T12:27:52.851-06:00From what I have read, if you are interacting with...From what I have read, if you are interacting with your baby while watching some show it can be beneficial (I went on the baby einstein website a while ago and they said the baby is not just supposed to sit there but the parent is supposed to interact and talk with them). In our home, Troy and I watch TV often and so Bryn will watch as well, again, I think she just likes the colors and sounds.<br /><br />ANd for the ADD/ADHD, from discussions I had in college (Eduction Major) and also my personal belief from experience is that it is the most misdiagnosed disorder out there. Often times kids are labeled as that so quickly and it usually isn't the case. You need to look at less recess and free play time and more structed just lecture time (I would act out too!). My siblings and I watched TV a lot, and I know some kids who don't and others who do, and I don't see many differences. Wow, this was a long post! I guess, if you are taking time to interact with your baby, you are just fine! Haha sorry that was so much, I have a lot to say!Troy & Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209915178407095464noreply@blogger.com