Comments on: How to Reduce Your Child's Television Viewing Time

on 11/22/2005 I honestly think it's kind of sad that television comes under much undue attack these days from people who claim to encourage imagination. While everything in moderation is important, my tip is to realize that society is becoming less and less dependent on books and the like, and you spend the time your kids aren't using to dodge your efforts, incorporating this new media into their educational lives.

on 11/22/2005 Of course, it's good to supervise your child in other, alternative activities as well, like reading or imaginary games. These things too can get out of hand. However, I find that limiting my child's television viewing time leads to rebellion and the watching of television at a friend's house.

on 11/22/2005 Take your TV and wire it to a bike. The only way to turn on the TV is to ride the bike.

on 11/22/2005 Don't own a TV! My child is 7. We have no television. Special events can be watched elsewhere. That keeps the event "special." He reads, plays imaginary games, and does artwork instead of "vegging out." We listen to music. Saves on cable bills too!

on 11/22/2005 In our house, we make one night a week and Sundays no TV at all for anyone in our household. We have at times also unplugged the TV for periods of one week or so and found that we did not miss it, therefore, it is easier to limit my child's time.