Television should remain a means of entertainment, not become an addiction. TV is a great way for kids to relax. This provides parents with the much-needed leisure time they need to keep children occupied so they can do their household chores.
- Setting time limits and parental controls are essential
- Be aware of what kids are watching
- Develop new hobbies like reading, exercising, drawing, spend quality time with your child
- Play with your children and involve them in some activity, encourage them to play outside
- Play board games with your child, go on day trips
- Encourage the child to develop interest in sports, be a role model for the child
Television watching is a behavior that increases the more you watch. The more you feel obligated to keep doing it, but the opposite is also true, the more you procrastinate, the easier it will be to put it off and set deadlines for the kids you just have to start somewhere
