Just The Right Amount Of Television For Your Family
The television has been a prize possession and form of entertainment for the American family since it was introduced decades ago. The question is–what is the right amount of viewing time for your family? It’s suggested that children under 2 do not watch and above 2 should watch no more than 2 hours a day, a fair amount for any member of the family, even adults. The television should not be on during meal times; that should be a time for your family to have conversation and time to truly focus on each other. Choose programs that you can enjoy together as a family, a time when you can discuss the program and be entertained. Then, find alternatives to get you and your family up and moving. Remember that too much seat time is poor for your health. Get up and move, play board games, play outdoor games, do a project together, go on a day trip, whatever it takes to keep your family on the move. You can also find ways to make television viewing creative by having your children write their own creative stories based on a program or they can draw illustrations based on the shows watched.
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