Mobile phones and TV for kids ! - Page 3

well, I think there is no instant remedy for addiction. just like you can't expect a chain smoker to leave smoking in a day, you can't expect a TV/mobile/computer addict to to leave their addiction in a day either. it doesn't work that way. there are always different ways and means to get to the same destination, and with teenagers, rigid parenting isn't one of them. even if sujata had managed to take away her mobile for a night, instead of letting go of her habit, sneha would have become resentful and would have developed hatred for sujata, not her mobile. 

 

Originally posted by: axeion

What do u expect them to do... Probably watch TV or be on the internet...😕 Don't these equipments radiate? Don't our microwaves radiate? Don't our mosquito replants radiate? What abt all those radiations from all other equipments out on the lose? And aren't radiations bad for everyone, 

Addiction of anything is not good, be it even be studies... Then why don't we stop kids from studying forever 😕 

We are not debating using these equipments ........we are talking aboutt it excessive usage!

Do we expose ourselves to microwave radiations 24 hrs a day ? There are some kids who watch TV all night !  Do parents want kids to lose sleep over such techie gizmo stuff ??? Is it worth it ?   Kids do carry cellphones 24 hrs a day in their pockets ...is it really needed ?  Rather than texting in the middle of the night, they can have peaceful sleep na :)

My point is that if you know something is harmful for you child, why not stop if ? 😊   Same goes with alcohol ......do you want your child to consume alcohol at teen age just coz he can learn from his own mistakes ??

I am with you on giving freedom to kids but parent's should educate kids about ill-effects where possible :)

I didn't get your viewpoint about addiction to studies ......😊

EDIT : Since you mentioned internet, should there be parental controls on what kids watch on TV and internet ?  Should parents let child watch any adult programs/websites just coz child can learn everything on his own ...and be liberal with them ?  I guess all this should be introduced at the right age :)


😳Edited by .Arjun - 13 years ago

Originally posted by: .Arjun

 

We are not debating using these equipments ........we are talking aboutt it excessive usage!

Do we expose ourselves to microwave radiations 24 hrs a day ? There are some kids who watch TV all night !  Do parents want kids to lose sleep over such techie gizmo stuff ??? Is it worth it ?   Kids do carry cellphones 24 hrs a day in their pockets ...is it really needed ?  Rather than texting in the middle of the night, they can have peaceful sleep na :)

My point is that if you know something is harmful for you child, why not stop if ? 😊   Same goes with alcohol ......do you want your child to consume alcohol at teen age just coz he can learn from his own mistakes ??

I am with you on giving freedom to kids but parent's should educate kids about ill-effects where possible :)

I didn't get your viewpoint about addiction to studies ......😊

EDIT : Since you mentioned internet, should there be parental controls on what kids watch on TV and internet ?  Should parents let child watch any adult programs/websites just coz child can learn everything on his own ...and be liberal with them ?  I guess all this should be introduced at the right age :)


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I agree anything in moderation is acceptable...............but gizmos seem to be the' in' thing with children today...... It is up to the parents to draw the line and I feel if explained in a proper manner, they might rebel initially but will eventually accept it.

Sadly what we grew up with, letter writing, reading books, going for walks seem to be so ordinary and redundant these days.

I guess technology comes at a price.

Originally posted by: groucho

Sadly what we grew up with, letter writing, reading books, going for walks seem to be so ordinary and redundant these days.

well said. I still enjoy it ...something that we grew up with ..:)

This is the first thing that has struck me in the 2 episodes that I have watched...............the lack of simple pleasures.

Even living in a place like Nainital except for yoga which I feel the kids were doing to please their mother, the kids hardly went out of the house. Maybe it was edited.........so I will reserve judgment on that.

Originally posted by: .Arjun

well said. I still enjoy it ...something that we grew up with ..:)

Aah! Now you two. Don't start with hamare zamane mein. Remember! it irked us when our parents said it to us and their parents to them.😆

Groucho and Arjun, all the things you mentioned happen today too. Well! letter writing may be not because e-mails are just too easy and convenient and it's really tough to argue in favor of letters  when kids today throw 'save trees' argument. I still write when I send cards.

Edited by TheDilettante - 13 years ago

Originally posted by: TheDilettante

Aah! Now you two. Don't start with hamare zamane mein. Remember! it irked us when our parents said it to us and their parents to them.😆

Groucho and Arjun, all the things you mentioned happen today too. Well! letter writing may be not because e-mails are just too easy and convenient and it's really tough to argue in favor of letters  when kids today throw 'save trees' argument. I still write when I send cards.

I agree that reading books on Kindle is so convenient but taking a whiff of new and old book while reading is something I'm attached to. I wouldn't trade it for any e-book. Now walking happens often. 

Originally posted by: TheDilettante

Aah! Now you two. Don't start with hamare zamane mein. Remember! it irked us when our parents said it to us and their parents to them.😆

Groucho and Arjun, all the things you mentioned happen today too. Well! letter writing may be not because e-mails are just too easy and convenient and it's really tough to argue in favor of letters  when kids today throw 'save trees' argument. I still write when I send cards.

I agree that reading books on Kindle is so convenient but taking a whiff of new and old book while reading is something I'm attached to. I wouldn't trade it for any e-book. Now walking happens often. 

Well I can't speak for Arjun but I am from that era..................however I promise not to use that terminology😉😉. My children would probably agree with you on hamare zamane mein. Happily they still read and walk and yes you are right emails have become easier than letter writing.......
For a person who commented on what we wrote you are doing well.........cards!!😉 Another ritual almost forgotten.😆😆 and you still send them.....Bravo!!

Originally posted by: .Arjun

But kids keep playing with cellphone all day long even when they are not expecting any calls from friends and all ............😆