OHbaby! Forums : makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 14:34:21 +0000 Thu, 13 May 2010 10:42:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33303 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : AandCsmum wrote:makes ya think...tv’s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1025324&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1025324 Author: ALittleLoopy
Subject: 33303
Posted: 13 May 2010 at 10:42am

Originally posted by AandCsmum AandCsmum wrote:

makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous....


Only if they aren't secure & fall over & hit you on the head....


Sorry couldn't resist


Would be funny if that hadnt actually happend to me lol
]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 10:42:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1025324&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1025324 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : Thats what I think, I dont really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1025102&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1025102 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 33303
Posted: 13 May 2010 at 7:24am

Thats what I think, I dont really want music.. talking LOL I could listen to talkback.. yawn!]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 07:24:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1025102&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1025102 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : I cant have raido background noise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1025078&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1025078 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 33303
Posted: 13 May 2010 at 1:28am

I cant have raido background noise at home, I need pictures lol :)]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 01:28:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1025078&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1025078 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : But it&#039;s different background...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1025076&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1025076 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 33303
Posted: 13 May 2010 at 1:05am

But it's different background noise tho isnt it.. I tried the radio instead but I dunno, I NEED to have pictures. Its so strange.]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 01:05:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1025076&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1025076 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : Same as Sheza, tv is on all day...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1024970&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1024970 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 33303
Posted: 12 May 2010 at 10:09pm

Same as Sheza, tv is on all day and Jake rarely pays it any attention ... accept for the ads of course he just loves those.

He does love the wiggles though, but so do I

Although in saying that, it wouldnt hurt to turn it off.,. its not like I am watching it, I just like the background noise and we dont have a stereo/radio atm....

Edited by melnel]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 22:09:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1024970&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1024970 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : lol, what next... Our TV is on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1024862&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1024862 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 33303
Posted: 12 May 2010 at 9:14pm

lol, what next...

Our TV is on all day, Caden doesnt sit and watch it for long, he runs round playing and doing other things as well.

Caden gets up at 7.30 and we have cartoons on all day usually! and he is in bed by 7 at night, also has a 2-3 hour sleep in the middle of the day.

Edited for my crap spelling, I must also watch too much TV

Edited by Sheza]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 21:14:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1024862&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1024862 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : makes ya think...tv’s are they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1024827&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1024827 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 33303
Posted: 12 May 2010 at 8:59pm

makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous....


Only if they aren't secure & fall over & hit you on the head....


Sorry couldn't resist]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 20:59:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1024827&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1024827 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : We have the TV on all the time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1024619&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1024619 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 33303
Posted: 12 May 2010 at 7:02pm

We have the TV on all the time - Thomas is a complete chatterbox and doesnt shut up. His verbal skills are fantastic. He can even say his first AND last name properly now :D ]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 19:02:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1024619&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1024619 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : caliandjack wrote:Yet another...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023873&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023873 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 33303
Posted: 12 May 2010 at 11:45am

Originally posted by caliandjack caliandjack wrote:

Yet another well meaning reseracher coming out with their findings and not a lot of substance to it. 



With my researcher hat on, they may well have written a bloody good paper about it but the media only report what is "interesting" to report in their opinion. I just think it's a shame that the media often dumb down good research and present the headlines without giving the full picture. It can result in alarmist reporting (e.g. the study that came out in my 1st PG about drinking more than 1 coffee a day and its link to MC) that causes a lot of stress of people. I would much rather see a more detailed article that puts the research in the broader context of learning and development, and discusses in relation to other research. I think reporting research (as journalists) actually requires quite complex skills in reading, critqueing and synthesising research and it isn't easy, even as someone who does it everyday.

OK, off the soapbox :)]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 11:45:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023873&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023873 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : Yet another well meaning reseracher...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023831&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023831 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 33303
Posted: 12 May 2010 at 11:10am

Yet another well meaning reseracher coming out with their findings and not a lot of substance to it. 
Too much TV isn't healthy for anyone, adults and children. TV watching is socially isolating and detracts from the real world.  TV is very easy to get sucked into watching it... even when most of the programmes are sh*te.

Yet another decision to add to the parenting heap - how much and what kind of tv to let my kids watch

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 11:10:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023831&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023831 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : Flissty wrote:If you take this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023819&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023819 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 33303
Posted: 12 May 2010 at 11:03am

Originally posted by Flissty Flissty wrote:

If you take this comment ....

Irving said Australian study showed watching TV was the biggest single activity for preschoolers.

... then I'd say yes, TV viewing IS bad for kids in that context. And I've been in a number of homes (as a speech therapist) where I"ve seen kids plonked in front of the TV for extended periods with limited social interaction from adults, with no toys to play with, no books etc. I certainly wouldn't say TV viewing was the determining factor in their speech and language delay as it's far more complex than that - it was often a combination of medical condition, environmental factors, genetics .... But for at risk kids, it might be something you want to be a little more aware of.


yeah, what she said! ]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 11:03:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023819&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023819 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : Jake never sat still long enough...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023547&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023547 Author: Babe
Subject: 33303
Posted: 12 May 2010 at 7:38am

Jake never sat still long enough to watch TV so it wasn't a big deal in our house til he was almost 2. He's never really been into the kids programmes though. He enjoys the Ice Ages, Arthur and the Invisibles, Toy Story, Vegietales, Happy Feet, etc but is also really into DVDs such as A Knights Tale, Jackie Chan movies, Stargate, Transformers, and he adored Avatar. I was brought up on a diet of Sylvester, Arnie, Claude and so on so it was pretty natural to me to let him watch some of this stuff. Hes watching Sahara ATM... Hasn't done him any harm either he's a really good kid and up with or ahead of other kids his age.]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 07:38:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023547&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023547 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : jack has watched alot of tv in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023465&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023465 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 33303
Posted: 11 May 2010 at 10:18pm

jack has watched alot of tv in his time, mostly young einstein, blues clues etc and i believe that is why he's so onto it now!   he was far more advanced than charli is at her age.
charli could never sit still long enough to watch tv and she doesn't recognise letters/numbers or her own name. jack new all the alphabet/numbers and could spell his name at her age
i'm not comparing them (well i guess i am ) but i always wonder if that's why there's the difference there]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 22:18:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1023465&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1023465 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : Of course one question they didn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020643&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020643 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 33303
Posted: 09 May 2010 at 12:24pm

Of course one question they didn't address in the research ...

what does children's TV do to the adult brain? I'm sure my brain cells dive off a cliff everytime Playschool goes on.]]> Sun, 09 May 2010 12:24:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020643&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020643 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : I get where they are coming from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020639&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020639 Author: High9
Subject: 33303
Posted: 09 May 2010 at 12:17pm

I get where they are coming from but I guess the difference could be in watching it ALL the time to watching it just a little bit, iygwim...

I completely agree with what Flissty said, Some parents do plonk their kids infront of the tv, no books, etc, or they don't encourage it. ]]> Sun, 09 May 2010 12:17:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020639&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020639 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : If you take this comment .... Irving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020622&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020622 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 33303
Posted: 09 May 2010 at 11:37am

If you take this comment ....

Irving said Australian study showed watching TV was the biggest single activity for preschoolers.

... then I'd say yes, TV viewing IS bad for kids in that context. And I've been in a number of homes (as a speech therapist) where I"ve seen kids plonked in front of the TV for extended periods with limited social interaction from adults, with no toys to play with, no books etc. I certainly wouldn't say TV viewing was the determining factor in their speech and language delay as it's far more complex than that - it was often a combination of medical condition, environmental factors, genetics .... But for at risk kids, it might be something you want to be a little more aware of.

In my home (where everything is perfect, not!), it's used first thing in the morning so I can deal with my MS and at 5pm so I can cook tea, but it's off the rest of the time. I figure everything in moderation. I've seen Dan really respond to the songs and dances (we watch Playschool obsessively) and learn them and it's definitely had some cool benefits.

I may be overgeneralising, but I think most parents on OB are pretty aware about child development and balance and would be combining TV with social interaction, playing with toys, reading books, having fun .....

Edited by Flissty]]> Sun, 09 May 2010 11:37:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020622&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020622 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : I definately think that you should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020610&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020610 Author: Lulu
Subject: 33303
Posted: 09 May 2010 at 11:16am

I definately think that you should avoid exposing small children to inappropriate viewing as I agree that desensitisation could occur if they see violence and sex before time. However I think appropriate viewing has been quite good for my Daughter. The TV that is aimed for the under 5's is generally all about morals or education. My Daughter comes out with quite a few things that she has seen on TV, like she rubs her chin with her finger and says 'I have an idea!', which she got from the Imagination Movers, and she hides her eyes and tries to count and pretends to play hide and seek, which she saw on Special Agent Oso. Its like anything really, I would think moderation is the key.]]> Sun, 09 May 2010 11:16:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020610&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020610 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : I can understand where they are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020609&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020609 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 33303
Posted: 09 May 2010 at 11:13am

I can understand where they are coming from.

However, I think as long as age appropriate content is on, then what's the harm - providing it's limited and not used as a babysitting tool.
The number of times Hi-5 and Postman Pat have been my saviour...

Hannah sleeps 2+ hours during the day and 10-11 at night - always in bed by 7pm.

Her language and comprehension skills are far above average (haha brag much?). She can hold conversations and will tell me what's going on in the programme.

I think the article has merit, but it's awfully one-sided.

*edited to make a bit more sense - clearly I watched far too much TV as a kid

Edited by MamaPickle]]> Sun, 09 May 2010 11:13:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020609&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020609 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : yup we have tv on most days and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020375&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020375 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 33303
Posted: 08 May 2010 at 9:16pm

yup we have tv on most days and well nothing wrong with miss 2's speech.

also she is in bed by 7pm so anything for adults she doesnt watch. oh and she sleep from roughtly 7pm to 7am

i would think delay in language would only happen if the parents just plonked their child in front of the tv at 8am and didnt talk to them all day]]> Sat, 08 May 2010 21:16:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020375&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020375 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : yeah my children have tv on most...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020271&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020271 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 33303
Posted: 08 May 2010 at 6:43pm

yeah my children have tv on most of the time.. and watch it off and on. no delay happening though he is certainly not watching sexual content etc and won't be for a very long time! ]]> Sat, 08 May 2010 18:43:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020271&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020271 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : link did another link for it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020248&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020248 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 33303
Posted: 08 May 2010 at 6:00pm

link

did another link for it

well, in C's case , its a load of crap , I always had the tv on and she was speaking in 3-4sentences before her first birthday ]]> Sat, 08 May 2010 18:00:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020248&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020248 <![CDATA[makes ya think...tv’s are they dangerous? : http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-st...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020223&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020223 Author: ALittleLoopy
Subject: 33303
Posted: 08 May 2010 at 5:28pm

http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/3671842/Parents-get-TV-advice

DH sent this to me today, thought it was an interesting read....opened thread as a discussion page...]]> Sat, 08 May 2010 17:28:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33303&PID=1020223&title=makes-ya-think-tvs-are-they-dangerous#1020223