Comments on Glad Dads | Fatherhood Advice, Tips, Stories, Gear and Book Reviews: Television & Kids – Part 1

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Eric: It could be that since those studies were pu...

2009-10-04T23:51:59.696-07:00

Eric: It could be that since those studies were published, these new shows add something to the developmental picture. Then again, there are sure to be cases which contradict the average findings of the data in the stated research.

I'm curious though since essentially all of these studies spoke about children under age 2... when did your kids begin watching these TV shows regularly?

My kids watch TV. Mainly Nick Jr. and Playhouse D...

2009-10-02T19:42:10.425-07:00

My kids watch TV. Mainly Nick Jr. and Playhouse Disney. PBS Cartoons, etc.

I don't think it's hindered them at all, especially with todays children's cartoons that promote activity. Dora, Diego, Mickey Mouse, Yo Gabba Gabba. Now The Fresh Beats Band, my kids are doing the dance moves.

I feel it's helped my daughters vocabulary and imagination.

my kids don't watch much TV, but they do play ...

2009-09-28T18:32:04.513-07:00

my kids don't watch much TV, but they do play a lot of video games. I don't have a problem with that because it's been pretty firmly proven that video games increase reaction times and improve visual processing. Most modern games also incorporate a good deal of problem solving puzzles. So, I agree with your thesis about television because it is a passive activity. Video games would make for an interesting article as well. I wonder how other parents feel about it.