We have not had a TV for over 30 years, raised 2 kids to adulthood, and we see LOTS of benifits. Anybody else in that category? Estimate of %age of households who also agree?
2007-01-28 13:26:33 · 8 answers · asked by mistrhistre 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
I suspect you are in the minority, though I find your commitment commendable.
My husband and I aren't parents yet, and we don't plan on tossing out the TV. However, we do hope to provide a good example to our children regarding responsible television use. A full 80% of the programming we watch is on PBS. We believe it is important to be informed about events in the world as they unfold, and we enjoy educating ourselves through documentaries.
Television can be positive or detrimental just like the internet, radio, or any other source of media. The key is to provide a balanced example.
2007-01-28 13:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by inkantra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up with parents who didn't like TV, much except very special shows that were wholesome.and they taught us to watch good shows not trash, i don't like nasty trashy ,stuff, I like good decent shows. I do watch TV, but i would rather read or play guitar or write or something other then a show on TV, I go door to door sales for 18 years now and its a shame how people or in the homes, watching a box when they could be doing something useful,like getting the children to play outside. and its a lot of propaganda theses days its subtle but its propaganda, Good luck to Y'all.I'll bet your children or fine people.also I have a Friend like you .he and his wife raised two fine boys and they both went to collage.My friend paints paintings for a living, and his wife also,people dont need tv,Peace.
2007-01-28 21:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to get rid of our TV. But my husband thinks of TV as oxygen or something. TV nowadays has nothing but sex subjects on every show! Cartoons even have to be watched before my child can view them to make sure they are clean! That's bad! I respect people who can go without one. Hats off to you!
2007-01-28 21:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by JACQUELINE T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have a TV but rarely watch. im usually on the computer.
i guess that would be an advantage so you can indoctrinate your kids the way you want and limit outside ideas. o.0
2007-01-28 21:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by Dashes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one but like you I can see the benefits if I didnt have one.
2007-01-28 21:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jim C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a tv...because it is year 2007 everyone has tv's...radios..and COMPUTERS...most ppl can't live without it...because of addiction...
well good for you if you don't care much for material things..
2007-01-28 21:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by La'Grange 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm one -
Have a tv for videos, but no cable, rabbit ears, sattelite, etc. . .
2007-01-28 21:30:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we dont ...dont have time for one ...age47 yrsold -64 yrs old
2007-01-28 21:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by connie sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋