2006-07-25 06:14:37 · 25 answers · asked by Kenny ♣ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
i dont think it does either. i think people bring people together, and people push each other apart. a tv doesnt walk into your room and make you do things. you choose what you're gonna do, and if that involves a television, its your decision to include your family, or not. my family used to eat dinner together every sunday, play a game of Trouble (where you pop the little thing with the die in it, and move the colored pieces) and then watch the simpsons.
there were different things i watched during the week with just my mom, just my sister, or by myself, my dad didnt get home most nights till kinda late, but that had more to do with all of our schedules being different. now that i think about it, we used to watch discovery channel, or sci-fi things together, my dad an i. i worked, and studied martial arts, and played in a band, my mom and dad worked differnet hours, and my sister was on the swim team. we werent all home at the same time most days.
but, we made time to be together, and included television in that because we all loved the simpsons. lol. so, its a personal decision. television holds no power over you unless you let it.
2006-07-25 06:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by hellion210 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how many TVs are in the household. TV itself isn't the problem or solution. Families that do any activity together benefit from learning how to cope, negotiate, sacrifice and understand each other. It could be gardening, eating meals, or gathering for a favorite TV show. On the other hand, when individuals have their own TV in their own room, that's when time gets wasted and family members don't get all the benefits of being together.
2006-07-25 06:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by joeDesigner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A toss up, many years ago we lived in Europe with our two young sons. They missed TV at first, but were soon occupied with other activities and just forgot it. Even after several years they didn't seem to show much interest in it when we returned. Not near as much as other American Children in their age group.
Before they left home it was almost always rented movies or HBO. Their Dad and I have our own pursuits, but almost always watch a late night movie, have a snack & cuddle before bedtime.
I can't say closer or a further, TV hasn't been a major influence in our lives.
2006-07-25 06:26:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Game night and family dinners at the table bring families closer together.
2006-07-25 06:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Doreen A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 04:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I don't watch a lot of TV, but we have a few shows that we make a point of taping, then watching together, and we can't watch them without each other. It's a nice way of making sure we go home and have our time with each other, to just cuddle on the couch and watch our favorite show. It brings us together most of the time.
Now if only we could agree on who gets the remote...
2006-07-25 06:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by Liza T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother comes over on Sunday nights to watch the Sopranos, so yes, watching the "Family" brings my family together.
2006-07-25 06:19:20 · answer #7 · answered by Bella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the screen. A smaller screen will bring everyone closer and a larger screen will let them spread out more.
2006-07-25 06:20:31 · answer #8 · answered by Ron S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly closer. At the end of the day, we're too tired to do much sometimes so at least we enjoy some entertainment together.
2006-07-25 06:18:07 · answer #9 · answered by PermDude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TV destroys families. TV is a ONE PERSON activity even if the room is full of other people.
2006-07-25 06:16:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋