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Tv Watching And Kids

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Hey Mom and Dad, How Much TV is Too Much?

Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.

Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. It can be tough to get kids back in the rhythm of homework after a holiday break—especially with the entrancing glow of the TV luring them in. While some TV can be educational (and let's face it: fun), many parents worry that too much will turn their kids into lemming zombies. So parents, tell us: Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Wendy Johnson Filip: We didn't set specific time limits on TV for our daughter when …

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