Just came across a brief article that discusses strategies for cutting back on television. It's called "10 Ways to Live TV-Free."
For me, tip #3 ("Don't make it center stage") rang true. One of my goals is to put our TV into an entertainment center or armoire with closing doors. That way the TV won't be visible all the time.
Sometime in the future, it'd also be nice to have the TV in a room that's not highly trafficked. Maybe a room in the basement.
It's my experience that the mere site of television triggers an animal instinct in children. Like a drug, if they see it, they've got to have it. That's why an "out of sight, out of mind" approach works well with TV.
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Well at first glance to this article I realize that people who do watch TV are more prone to become obese, aside from missing out quality time with their families. According to the WIN (Weight-control Information Network), "Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight (BMI > 25, which includes those who are obese)." Do these numbers mean anything? Our society has come to the point of convenience that means drive thru's, cars, an even yes, the remote control! We need to become aware of our risk for becoming a conveniently sick society. Lets join WIN and become aware of ourselves!
Posted by: Amanda Villanueva | 15 December 2005 at 09:28 PM