2006-10-26 02:13:04 · 24 answers · asked by CJ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than 1 or 2 per day of media time, including watching television, playing on the computer, and playing video games. The less the better, none is best. I teach preschool and kindergarten and see a great difference between the children who do watch television, use the computer, play video games and those who don’t. The children who spend very little time or no time using media are more focused, are better listeners, and can concentrate longer than those who spend longer times using media. Studies are finding that there is a link between children who spend lots of time using media and ADD and ADHD. Here is a great article that describes the disadvantages of watching television.
http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;107/2/423
2006-10-26 07:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree...it depends on what the child is watching. Even if it's educational, that should be limited. There has to be a balance between tv & active play. Children need to be physically active because they have a lot of energy to burn, and they need to use their imaginations, so they need a LOT of creative playtime. The most important need they have is quality time with their parents. I have a two year old granddaughter who watches Playhouse Disney (she's really learned a LOT from it) for about an hour & a half every morning and one Disney movie every evening before bed. Some people would say that's too much tv for a child her age, but every child is different. She is pretty smart for her age, has a very active imagination, and very good conversational skills for a 2 year old, so it hasn't hurt her yet!! Keep an eye on how tv is affecting the child's personality and use your best judgment as to how much is enough.
2006-10-26 09:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well from the answers you got people might think I'm a rotten parent - my 4 year old has a T.V. in her room - and when she first got it we let her watch when ever she wanted - now that she has had it for awhile (6 months or so ) there are days she doesn't even ask to turn it on ,it's no longer a big deal-she would rather play with her toys or games, on the other hand we just had a grand child move in with us ( 6 years old ) who has had limited T.V. and if she could she would sit in front of it 24/7 - So i guess what I'm saying let them watch what they want while they are little so when they get big it is no big deal and will find something else to do - kids always want what you don't want them to have.
2006-10-26 11:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the time for you to only have the TV on in measured doses.
You are getting him ready for school. None in the morning (preparation for school and breakfast time).
After school snacks, homework, some active playtime and maybe 1 hour of educational TV. Dinner, bath and bedtime.
It you keep it under control NOW, you will NOT have to fight with an older child to change ingrained BAD HABITS.
Every family that does not have regular bedtimes, in the childs own bed and bedrooms, and schedules from the start.
ARE THE FAMILIES THAT ARE ON NANNY 911 OR THE OTHER NANNY SHOW.
2006-10-26 09:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No more than 1 hour of an educational program appropriate for a 5 year old.
2006-10-26 09:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the programming. 30 minutes for non-educational but age appropriate programming and anywhere up to an hour for educational programming. PBS has some really great kid shows. One other thing you might want to add to just watching tv, is to talk about what your child has watched. It helps you to understand just how much a child is picking up from the shows.
2006-10-26 09:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by bdub25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not a question about what people think is the correct amount, its about how you feel is right. For example 1 family may think that 8hrs a day is fine, because they don't want to deal with screaming kids all evening and its a way to keep them quiet, another stricter family may think that 30mins a day is more than enough because kids need to spend most of their waking our learning. So it totally depends on you and how u feel what is right for your kid. Personally if you want a figure 2-4hrs is more than enough, because kids should be out playing, learning, socializing with other kids, increase their creativity not killing their brain cells with mindless T.V.
2006-10-26 09:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by greekmanuk81 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ABOUT 2 HOURS MAX. HE/SHE SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY AND PERHAPS AT LEAST BEGIN TO READ.ALSO A GOOD IDEA IS TO SET UP A SYSTEM WHERE THE CHILD MAY WATCH A LITTLE MORE WHEN SOMETHING IS ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN THE FAMILY, WITHOUT MAKING IT TOO HEAVY. ULTIMATELY IT'S UP TO YOU THE PARENT. BUT IF YOU Are going to restrict t.v, you must be prepared to replace it with your attention.
2006-10-26 09:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by kwenzini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my five year old gets 30min a day and thats for watching tv or video games but he can earn more every two stickers he earns is 10 min but every sunday it goes back to thirty min...works great because he trys hard to behave and do extra things
2006-10-26 10:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by christina c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think a 30-min show would hurt even if it's not educational - and maybe 1-1.5 hours for educational programming.
2006-10-26 09:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by melbel 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋