Will Obama's Presidency Affect What Your Child Watches on TV?
I love what he said about "instilling excellence in our children." Our children are capable of excellence, and that is so exciting, but sometimes that potential can be dampened by a number of things. As far as TV goes, research has shown the negative impact certain shows can have on kids. On the other hand, TV can be an educational tool to expand learning. What is also true, is that it does all come down to parenting. I am not sure that more government regulations will change anything, but it is good that he has put the issue in the spotlight and sparked some more conversation on the subject.
Do you agree that, as a country, we need to parent better and that this involves turning off the TV? What role do you think the government has regarding the issue of children and watching TV or playing video games?
T.V. is a big problem. Have you tried to watch a football game without the remote control within reach? My husband watches Sunday football while puttering around the house, meaning he is in and out of the room during the game. The commercials are horribly violent. The usual suspects include guns firing, guns pointed in someone’s face, something blowing up, language, etc. I’m constantly running into the room to switch channels. But even if we keep the remote handy, I know my children go to school with other children who watch Sunday football without any parental monitoring. And guess what? They act out scenes from t.v., movies and video games. It’s a common playground ritual.
So, the problem isn’t just turning off the t.v. The problem is whether or not other parents also turn off the t.v.