I think I made the mistake of letting mine have one. But they are grounded now and I took all cords
They now get a blank screen.
I think those are great rules!!Originally Posted by snosrap5
I have three boys. They each have a TV and a computer in their rooms. They were 7,10 and 12 when we moved into the new house and we were able to provide these things for them. That was 7 years ago.
Their computers are monitored very closely. DH is an IT guy so there isn't anything they can try to pull that he doesn't know about. The TV is for xbox, play-station and such but they do have basic cable as well.
Now here are a few rules that go along with this privilege, because it is a privilege not a right! I don't care how old you are if you are going to school you will obey the rules! Even my oldest who has graduated last May followed these rules right up to graduation last year!
1. no computers during the school week. Unless you maintain a "B" average.
2. no games during the school week. Unless you maintain a "B" average.
3. Tv's are off at 8 every-night during the week. If you would like to join me in the living room to watch with the family until bedtime great. The only time they really watch tv in their room is with Family guy or The Simpson's. I don't care for them and they love them.
4. weekends are game and computer time. IF you don't have at least a "C" average than there will be no computers or games period!
There is no " I don't want to turn off my TV!" No fits or whatever! I don't put up with that! Are my kids perfect Heck No! So there are other times when they lose these privileges.
I just don't understand people who say they can't control their kids! I see it at work and it drives me crazy!
Can they watch a DVD on your laptop in the bedroom? Or will they get online with the wireless?Originally Posted by Sneakymom
....The only thing it would be nice for is sleepovers. As the night gets later, the kids usually want to watch a video before falling asleep, and I do admit it would be nice to have one in their rooms so dh and I can monitor what's going on (we live in a 2 story house).
Originally Posted by fwan
No, i wouldnt give them a TV either till they are teenagers!
Originally Posted by strange_wings
I had a tv in my bedroom from when I was 12. However I didn't watch that much on it, the news, some stuff on discovery, tlc, or the history channel. My tv watching habits are still much the same now.
I did stay up late a lot, tv wasn't the problem, books were.
I'd read till 3 or 4 am with a flashlight under the blankets.