TV is a Box of Problems


I see so many kids now these days that are out of control around other children. They seem to not really know how to act around people and they go crazy and are so unruly because of it. I was recently reading a book that was explaining a possible reason for the way most children act. It said that 2 year olds are on average getting at least 3 and a half hours of T.V. everyday. Those hours could have been spent in the presence of other children getting them used to interacting with others. Why will mothers allow their children to watch so much TV? It seems outrageous to me that they will do this. It could be because it's a good way to be keeping them easily occupied. But still, are the results worth it? Are all the problems that they'll have to deal with later on worth it? I really don't think so. Another reason mother could do this is simply because they don't know what TV can actually do to children. They don't realize that the simple act of sending them outside to play with other children is way more rewarding than just letting them be quiet on the couch. I think that it's sad that children must grow up like that but they really can't help that the TV is so appealing and if they are allowed to watch it constantly then they sure will. But mothers need to be aware that this really has a great effect on their children. Through laziness or ignorance, it has got to stop and children need to go out more with friends or play outside. I remember that that is how I spent my days and I really think it has helped. I just look at other kids and am grateful that my parents understood what a good thing they were doing for me.