if you had a choice to take away one thing from children?

Question

to better themselves . would it be t.v , internet , or video games

Answer 1

Probably internet because it is the most interactive and they can walk into the most trouble...tv there is good and bad stuff, also true of the internet I know but it is easier to keep them away from the bad with tv...video games, well, I would never let my son play violent or stupid video games; he only plays sports games, driving games, and things like Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh (which pushes the stupidity envelope for me, lol). Also I think video games at least improve hand eye coordination and teach kids to think fast, if nothing else.

Answer 2

Of the three, I would take away internet. I'll probably give up internet for the most part when I have a child, purely because I don't want them using it. There is so much crap on the internet that I can't protect my future kids from...

You could be like those insane moms that monitor every single thing their kid does on the internet, but I'd rather just not let them have internet at all, rather than be like a vulture, just waiting for them to screw up. That does nothing except give me a reason to punish my child.

I grew up without internet until I was probably about 13, and I think I've turned out okay.

Answer 3

Internet

Answer 4

Video games, Then the Internet and Then be a good Parent and check out what they are watching on TV. Spend more Time with them, walks, parks playing games outside!

Answer 5

Video Games -- The other two can possibly be supervised. Internet is not also bad. With the parental controls it could actually be okay. T.V. can possibly be educational as well.

Answer 6

The T.V.
The internet can be educational and safe if monitored by parents and only non-violent video games.

Answer 7

Internet and t.v. almost tie.But my decision would be the internet,so many predators and horrible sights at least you can monitor the t.v. a little closer.As a matter of fact my 14 yr old is grounded from computer now for going on myspace.

Answer 8

Take away the TV. That way you also cut out playstation, x-box and most video games. Repalce it with family meals and outdoor activities.

As far as the internet, use netnanny or some other monitoring program to limit access to certain hours. But, you've got to be willing to replace that empty time with something else.

By the way, my son is sitting right beside me monitoring my internet usage while I monitor his.

Answer 9

Oh that's a good question....they could do mindless things on all 3. I suppose it would be video games because if you monitor their TV watching or their internet use, they could have some educational value to them. Video games are usually just entertainment

Answer 10

I say the tv, because if you take away the tv, you also take away the video games at the same time. internet can be used for school