Is television ruling your life?
Too much time in front of the television may affect progress in school.
MORE often than not, TV ends up dominating family life. This is disruptive not only to family relationships but also to schoolwork.
This also goes for internet or video gaming time.
Keep the TV off during mealtimes. This would encourage interaction and conversation around the dinner table, encouraging communication between parent and child.
Don’t use TV as reward or punishment. This gives it too much importance and takes value away from what children had to do to earn the TV time.
Encourage your youngsters to take part in outdoor after school activities such as sport. You may want to turn off the TV and take a walk or do a school project with your child. Designate certain evenings for special family activities, like games night.
Get the TV sets out of your children’s bedrooms. Placing a TV in your child’s room keeps you from monitoring the amount of TV and the types of show that he or she watches.
Finally, limit TV time during weekdays.
