This is one of those topics where opponents can't seem to find common ground. The "let them watch tv" side says Baby Einstein videos not only develop the yound mind, they are a life-saver for frazzled parents. The "don't use tv as a babysitter" camp says it sets early precedents for a host of bad habits (short-attention spans, obesity, etc.) and, most significantly, means less quality time for parents and babies.
While we're not militant, we are firmly in the no tv camp. Frankly, Lucie and Ryan are happier reading a book together (
Squishy Turtle and Friends is their current favorite). However, like most guys, Ryan's interest does occasionally wander to the tv regardless of what's on.
This is one of those topics where opponents can't seem to find common ground. The "let them watch tv" side says Baby Einstein videos not only develop the yound mind, they are a life-saver for frazzled parents. The "don't use tv as a babysitter" camp says it sets early precedents for a host of bad habits (short-attention spans, obesity, etc.) and, most significantly, means less quality time for parents and babies.
While we're not militant, we are firmly in the no tv camp. Frankly, Lucie and Ryan are happier reading a book together (Squishy Turtle and Friends is their current favorite). However, like most guys, Ryan's interest does occasionally wander to the tv regardless of what's on.
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