Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Too much tv was a problem here, until I worked out a token system where my daughter (6yrs old) had to earn tv time. 1 token per ½ hour tv show, 2 tokens per 1 hour tv show. To earn a token she had to either read a book or do a chore. This really worked wonders for her! She also had to earn tokens for things such as game time and trips to the zoo or museum. > > Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 thankfully, the crappy economy solved that problem for us....I cancelled the satellite tv service and now it's not an issue anymore.On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 6:25 PM, Amie <amiedawn1@...> wrote: Too much tv was a problem here, until I worked out a token system where my daughter (6yrs old) had to earn tv time. 1 token per ½ hour tv show, 2 tokens per 1 hour tv show. To earn a token she had to either read a book or do a chore. This really worked wonders for her! She also had to earn tokens for things such as game time and trips to the zoo or museum. > > Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents > -- “Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind.” -- Dr. Seuss " They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. " -- Ben lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 thanks not sure if that will work he go nuts when dvd player doesnt work rightFrom: Amie <amiedawn1@...>Subject: ( ) Re: too much tv Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1:25 AM Too much tv was a problem here, until I worked out a token system where my daughter (6yrs old) had to earn tv time. 1 token per ½ hour tv show, 2 tokens per 1 hour tv show. To earn a token she had to either read a book or do a chore. This really worked wonders for her! She also had to earn tokens for things such as game time and trips to the zoo or museum. > > Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 ( ) too much tv Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I must have the only child who doesn't like tv. My son cannot tolerate tv, video, video games, or even music of any sort. I myself cannot tolerate very much tv, and never have been able to ( & I am not an Aspergian), but have always loved music. -- (mom of 4yo Aspergian boy) From: Cachia <denise092769@...> Sent: Fri, September 10, 2010 5:48:06 PMSubject: ( ) too much tv Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Oh no no....we still have the dvd player and she watches movies from time to time. The daily battle over cable tv programs is gone now though. I also don't have to deal with her obsessing over something in a commercial anymore. On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 9:16 PM, Cachia <denise092769@...> wrote: thanks not sure if that will work he go nuts when dvd player doesnt work right From: Amie <amiedawn1@...>Subject: ( ) Re: too much tv Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1:25 AM Too much tv was a problem here, until I worked out a token system where my daughter (6yrs old) had to earn tv time. 1 token per ½ hour tv show, 2 tokens per 1 hour tv show. To earn a token she had to either read a book or do a chore. This really worked wonders for her! She also had to earn tokens for things such as game time and trips to the zoo or museum. > > Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents > -- “Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind.” -- Dr. Seuss " They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. " -- Ben lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I slowly tapered the allowed time down. If you make a big adjustment it most likely won't go over well. > > > > > > Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 he gets mad at commerical also like he hates toaster strudel is insulting pop tarts From: Amie <amiedawn1@...>Subject: ( ) Re: too much tv Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1:25 AM Too much tv was a problem here, until I worked out a token system where my daughter (6yrs old) had to earn tv time. 1 token per ½ hour tv show, 2 tokens per 1 hour tv show. To earn a token she had to either read a book or do a chore. This really worked wonders for her! She also had to earn tokens for things such as game time and trips to the zoo or museum. > > Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents > -- “Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind.†-- Dr. Seuss"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Ben lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 wow your so luckyFrom: Kamman <shannon_kamman@...>Subject: Re: ( ) too much tv Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 5:54 PM ( ) too much tv Hi my name us denise jd is 14 i would like to know if tv a problem for other parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi what do you do when tv gets in the away of everything.He 14 he cant fuction when tv on? i feel that the tv keeps him from doing everyday things .how can you get the child to function more with out tv without being a major meltdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 You might consider starting to limit tv in small increments. I think if you did it in one fell swoop, he'd probably go a bit nuts. I think mine would. lol. I would start scaling back tv viewing and then later, you can have him earn tv time such as tv can go on after homework is done or chores are completed or whatever you require. It would take time and effort to put it together though. One thing you can do to limit tv watching is plan other activities that are fun. Play a family game or make a game night. go out (probably when spring gets here if you are in winter now like we are!) and take family bike rides or do yard work or play kick ball, etc. Things that will get you away from the tv and also can be fun. it takes planning though. We are slugs sometimes and I have a hard time getting it together. But my ds is e-schooling and taking PE this year so we are required to do so many hours per quarter. So I really have to think of things. We've gone on many bike rides until it got too cold. Lots of swimming at the rec center. I am going to try to talk him into trying a karate class...not sure if he will. But it will fill his hours and get him out of the house to air himself off once in a while. <g> Roxanna "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson ( ) too much tv Hi what do you do when tv gets in the away of everything.He 14 he cant fuction when tv on? i feel that the tv keeps him from doing everyday things .how can you get the child to function more with out tv without being a major meltdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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