Life without televisionParents see benefits of TV-Turnoff Week
By Michelle Rupe Eubanks
Staff Writer
Last Updated:April 29. 2007 12:06AM
Published: April 29. 2007 3:30AM
… Even when TV was an option for Casey, he continued to favor playing chess or creating mazes.
“If we don’t allow stuff to bother us, we find that we do get used to it, and it doesn’t become as stressful,” he said. “And children can become children and create games to entertain themselves.
“Statistics show that the United States is on an unhealthy trajectory for kids who consume loads of television,” Kesten said.
“One in three kids born in 2000 will develop Type 2 diabetes in their life times,” he said. “And the Department of Education has already told us that there is a growing number of minority students who don’t graduate from high school at a time when we’re in need of a college education.
“So the writing is on the wall, and it’s not a pretty picture.
“In many families, the big sell on the idea of life without the tube for seven days isn’t a bribe-filled pitch to the kids. It’s to the man of the house.Kesten said scientific data not only supports the detriment TV can be to kids but also the harmful effects it can have on men.”
They think (watching the TV) is relaxing, but it builds up anxiety and tension because they don’t get it out,” he said. “Go for a jog or take a walk to get the frustrations of the day out.”
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Do you watch a lot of TV at home? What about your children? Do you set a limit or do you even permit them to watch TV?
I have not really watched TV in over 5 years. I do not miss it at all. Now I begin to see the benefits as my children and granddaughter have begun to watch less TV.
When watching TV we lose our freedom as a person. We are under the control of what is happening on the TV. When we shut off the TV we can be who we really are.
I normally only watch TV when there
is an important sporting event on.
Fourteen years ago, I didn’t watch
TV for an entire year. As a devout
Christian, I found that having no
TV encouraged me to read more, pray
more, and develop deeper friendships. It was one of the
most satisfying years of my life!
Hi!
I was born in ´69 and I cut tv out of my life 4 years ago, because of the unconstructive negativity its presenting, especially in news reporting. At first it was horrible, because it was a 20-year old habit. But as I discovered; only a bad habit. After a few weeks I forgot about all the reruns and that I ever had comitted several hours a day just vegetating. Now I am more relaxed, and don´t waste time looking forward to the next show.
/P-J from Sweden
P.S Only time I watch is when we win the olympics or the world championship in ice-hockey ; – )