How much TV should a almost 3 year old boy watch? What is healthy? We just moved to a new area where my boyfriends ex has lived. my boyfriends son has been going to a daycare part time for almost a year and now full time that we live here. everytime that i have picked him up (should be naptime) all the kids are watching a movie (noneducational, just cartoon) and playing quietly with the teacher and eachother. I was told at those times were nap times. I could pay a babysitter to watch movies with him. shouldnt they be put to sleep with quiet music or something like that? is that normal? our old daycare would only watch movies as a last resort if it was raining and they didnt have crafts or something like that to do. My boyfriends ex doesnt want to change daycares because he is "established" there and she said she doesnt think it is that big of a deal. Is it????
2007-02-07 06:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by happy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My boyfriend is also concerned about this..not just me. He doesnt think he should be paying that much to watch movies. I am asking for him.
2007-02-07 06:47:50 · update #1
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that kids under age 2 have no screen time, and that kids older than 2 watch no more than 1 to 2 hours a day of quality programming. Being in the same room as a television that is on counts!
It's also a good idea to make sure your child has a wide variety of free-time activities in addition to TV, video games, and the Internet. Activities like reading, playing with friends, and sports can all play a vital part in helping your child develop a healthy body and mind.
2007-02-07 07:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by I-NET Surfer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some daycares will turn the tv on during naptime to keep the kids who won't nap from disturbing the others. I agree that soft music is a better idea, but as long as the kids are not watching tv all day it probably won't hurt. Unless he seems behind for age, I wouldn't worry about it. Remember, you don't want to rock the boat with the ex-girlfriend either, lol - because you obviously get along okay right now. If you feel the child could use a little more educational time, go for it on your own in whatever way you see fit, read to him, get him Hooked on Phonics, whatever.
2007-02-07 06:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-28 13:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LAZINESS! The teachers have no control or lack the motivation for other options for TV. You are paying big money $$ for professional care. The teachers should be reading stories during naptime. I have the kids lay on their cots and read stories. This works effectively. TV is just a way to pacify the kids so the teachers don't have to deal with them (and teach them how to entertain themselves quietly).
2007-02-07 11:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Bobbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definately question the teacher/admin. of the school to see exactly how much TV is watched each day. My daughter goes to a mom's day out and they watch a short show the last 20 minutes of the day. I don't really see an issue with that, but it would be another thing, I think, if they were watching much more than 30 minutes.
2007-02-07 06:39:39 · answer #5 · answered by chelebeee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If all they do is watch TV then that's not good, but if they only watch it during "nap time" then I think its okay. When my son was 3 we couldn't let him nap too much during the day or he wouldn't sleep at night. The babysitter that he went to would let the older kids quietly watch TV while the younger kids took their nap. Sometimes you just can't get a child to sleep, but if you can get them to rest quietly then that is just as good. I would visit the day care unannounced at different times during the day and see what they are doing. If they really are just watching TV all day then maybe it's time for a change, but if it is just at certain times during the day then I would leave him where he is. Besides, it is really his mother and father's decision and if they are happy with the situation and you don't think the child is in any danger, it really isn't any of your business.
2007-02-07 06:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
At least one study has shown that for every 1 hour of television a day at that age, there is a 10% higher probability of developing ADHD when they are older.
Really, daycares should not have TVs.
2007-02-07 06:45:20 · answer #7 · answered by sspade30 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i run a daycare in michigan and one of the many rules is you can't watch more than 2 hours of tv per day. the only time i let the kids here watch tv is when i'm trying to cook a meal so they are all where i can see them and some what calm.
2007-02-07 07:08:25 · answer #8 · answered by island_chick21 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think tv should be allowed to be watched in daycare except on special occasions. You are sending your child to daycare to be cared for while you are away. Would you stick your child in front of the TV all day? I doubt it. I don't think it's okay at all. My daughters daycare doesn't allow tv and I really like it that way. I want her to go to daycare and play and interact and learn things, not sit on her bum and watch the boob tube all day! Go with your intuition, if it feels wrong to you, it is!!! Good luck!
2007-02-07 06:42:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋