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G-Force Glockstar · 04-25-2004, 10:28 AM

Do you think parents should let their kids watch TV all they want and work on the computer all they want?
I think they should, but my parents don't let me do that all I want.
I have a daily limit on my computer. And I only get to watch a certain amount of TV unless if an exception.
Tell me what you think, and vote in my poll, please.

Bang A Gong · 04-25-2004, 10:35 AM

It all depends.

If your child is good, doesn't cause any trouble, keeps to him/herself, than there is nothing wrong with letting them on the computer or allowing them to watch television all they want. Take me for example. I never leave the house. I don't cause any trouble. I sit at home quietly, all by myself, when other kids my age are out doing crazy things. What's so wrong with me getting on the computer or watching television? I'm not hurting anyone. I am minding my own business. I'm bored anyway, so let me do things that keep me entertained.

G-Force Glockstar · 04-25-2004, 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by Sourbabie
It all depends.

If your child is good, doesn't cause any trouble, keeps to him/herself, than there is nothing wrong with letting them on the computer or allowing them to watch television all they want. Take me for example. I never leave the house. I don't cause any trouble. I sit at home quietly, all by myself, when other kids my age are out doing crazy things. What's so wrong with me getting on the computer or watching television? I'm not hurting anyone. I am minding my own business. I'm bored anyway, so let me do things that keep me entertained.

I am a kid that seems just like what you said.
But my parents say I can't watch all the TV I want and be on the computer all I want because I use to do it way to much.
It's not fair, though.

Mijada · 04-25-2004, 11:06 AM

I think parents should definitely set a limit on the amount of computer and TV time they allow their kids. Kids need to spend time reading and playing outside too. Too much of one thing is not good at all.

Mijada · 04-25-2004, 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by barwars88

But no kid should be forced to read (for entertainment)

I don't think kids should be forced to read for entertainment because like you said it wouldn't be entertaining. They should be forced to read to enhance their reading skills especially while they are in the Elementary school years. Too many kids are going on to HS with poor reading skills. Everything can't be blamed on the teachers. Parents have to take on responsibility too and that means not allowing their kids to watch TV and play on the computer all day long. I feel if kids develop good reading skills when they are little, they won't look at reading as a chore and when they become teens they just might want to read for entertainment.

consentida · 04-25-2004, 11:28 AM

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Originally posted by Sourbabie
It all depends.

If your child is good, doesn't cause any trouble, keeps to him/herself, than there is nothing wrong with letting them on the computer or allowing them to watch television all they want. Take me for example. I never leave the house. I don't cause any trouble. I sit at home quietly, all by myself, when other kids my age are out doing crazy things. What's so wrong with me getting on the computer or watching television? I'm not hurting anyone. I am minding my own business. I'm bored anyway, so let me do things that keep me entertained.

I'm the same way too. And my parents pretty much let me watch TV and go online all I want. Not to mention I have a tv and computer in my room so its not like they're gonna set a limit on that.

So, in my opinion, I guess it depends on the circumstances. If the child misbehaves or whatever, then yes there should be a limit. But if the child is generally a good kid then no there shouldnt be a limit.

Tuesday Weld · 04-25-2004, 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by Mijada
I think parents should definitely set a limit on the amount of computer and TV time they allow their kids. Kids need to spend time reading and playing outside too. Too much of one thing is not good at all.

My thoughts, exactly.

Ewan's My Man · 04-25-2004, 12:12 PM

I don't have any limit on my tv and internet time...however I don't need to. Now, if I'm on the internet for 5 hours straight during the day, someones gonna say something, but usually I get bored by that time. I'm well-balanced, I watch tv, I get on the internet, I play field hockey, I hang out with friends, and I read all the time.

Michael [hXc] · 04-25-2004, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by barwars88
Playing outside is a DEFINATE

But no kid should be forced to read (for entertainment), and no kid should be forced to watch TV.

Whats the point of entertainment if its forced??

I hate it when kids are forced to read for entertainment. My teacher gives us a reading assignment that is due a week later but makes us finish it the first day, to keep us entertained. I have come to despise the book she is making us read because it isn't entertaining under force.

Anyway, parents should set a limit for TV and computer, because some kids who don't have a limit spend their whole life doing this stuff and they will suffer from inactivity. But I agree, when you can't go on here or TV, the kid should be able to choose what they want to do to keep them entertained.

Nanny Fine · 04-25-2004, 01:28 PM

My daughter watches very little TV (we are never home) and the only time she's on the computer is at school. She's fine. If she wanted to watch more TV I'd be thrilled to let her because it would mean we were home more than we are. I dont think too much would hurt but I also dont think a kid should be watching 12 hours of TV a day.

sara · 04-25-2004, 03:54 PM

I think it depends on the age of the child. Young kids should have limits.

G-Force Glockstar · 04-25-2004, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by sara
I think it depends on the age of the child. Young kids should have limits.

I'll be 13 on June 22. Am I old enough to watch all the TV I want and work on my computer all I want yet?
IMO, I think by the time a kid gets to be 12 or 13 years old, they should get lots of more freedom to do whatever they want.

Sargent Stewie · 04-25-2004, 05:24 PM

I'm in the 6th grades and I get mostly A's and B's and my parents let my watch TV and use the computer a lot, but only if my grades are good.

Nanny Fine · 04-25-2004, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by FullHouseFan8795
I'll be 13 on June 22. Am I old enough to watch all the TV I want and work on my computer all I want yet?
IMO, I think by the time a kid gets to be 12 or 13 years old, they should get lots of more freedom to do whatever they want.

I'd say maybe 2 or 3 hours max during school time when you are your age. If situations change and we spend more time at home when my daughter is that age that would be about the amount she'd spend in front of either/or. There's a lot of school work when you are that age not to mention too many...curiosities...to be spent online constantly. More online or TV time during the summer is okay - it's almost expected.

spunkygirl · 04-25-2004, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by FullHouseFan8795
I'll be 13 on June 22. Am I old enough to watch all the TV I want and work on my computer all I want yet?
IMO, I think by the time a kid gets to be 12 or 13 years old, they should get lots of more freedom to do whatever they want.

I say no and it shouldn't depend on if the child is good or not, any young adult needs boundaries, who knows what they might be doing on the internet, who they could be talking too, etc....

tv, I say there should be a limit, if homework's done without having to be told to do it, then that person should get to watch an extra hour or so of tv that day.

I disagree with you, I don't think kids that age should have the freedom to do whatever they want, they're not adults, and like I said they need boundaries.

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04-25-2004, 03:54 PM	#11
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	I think it depends on the age of the child. Young kids should have limits.
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04-25-2004, 10:35 AM	#2
Bang A Gong Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 16, 2001 Posts: 545	It all depends. If your child is good, doesn't cause any trouble, keeps to him/herself, than there is nothing wrong with letting them on the computer or allowing them to watch television all they want. Take me for example. I never leave the house. I don't cause any trouble. I sit at home quietly, all by myself, when other kids my age are out doing crazy things. What's so wrong with me getting on the computer or watching television? I'm not hurting anyone. I am minding my own business. I'm bored anyway, so let me do things that keep me entertained.

04-25-2004, 11:06 AM	#4
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I think parents should definitely set a limit on the amount of computer and TV time they allow their kids. Kids need to spend time reading and playing outside too. Too much of one thing is not good at all.

04-25-2004, 05:24 PM	#13
Sargent Stewie Stewie Griffin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 31, 2003 Location: gaer Posts: 1,699	I'm in the 6th grades and I get mostly A's and B's and my parents let my watch TV and use the computer a lot, but only if my grades are good.