I'm only 16 but i babysit 1-4 times a week for a family that has 3 kids (2 boys ages 6 and 3, and a 2 yo girl). I've noticed some things in their family that when i have a family of my own, I don't want in my family. Like the kids, all day, it's nothing but "Wiggles, Dora, Einstiens, Backyardigans, Doobies", all they want to do is watch tv. Personally, despite how "educational" it is, I don't think little kids need tv. I've concluded to myself, that my kids are not gonna watch tv until they are 4 years old (after that 30 min a day). all educational things should be from the parents, not the bube tube. there's nothing the tv can teach them, that i can't. and no candy until they are 5 (and after that only once a month will they have it) . i'm not gonna buy candy or junk food. they'll all be eating food thats good for them. thirdly, the parents cook something for themselves and the kids just eat chicken nuggets every night. hold on, typing....
2007-10-30
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