tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post4017616760582817012..comments2024-03-28T15:43:48.431+01:00Comments on Kanelstrand: The TV GenerationKanelstrandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-19282423324226303202011-05-10T17:01:59.861+02:002011-05-10T17:01:59.861+02:00Wow, seeing the word clouds really makes certain t...Wow, seeing the word clouds really makes certain things stand out. When my kids were little, I wanted them to avoid television - not so much for the messages that tv conveyed, but simply because I wanted them to DO things, not just sit around. I definitely censored most of their programming, limited their viewing to a couple of hours on weekends, keeping it PG (TV parental controls are great)and even cutting out some cartoons that I found unacceptable - yes, I watch a lot of kids tv to make sure I know what's going on.<br /><br />Now my kids are 14 & 16 - and many of the parental controls have come off the television (pg-14 is finally allowed here!), but I still limit their hours and censor what I think is appropriate. After all this work, and sometimes arguing with them, I'm blessed to have 2 creative kids who love to read and aren't bored when the television is turned off.tamdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727285004604363601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-19340551727362287042011-05-10T16:18:38.827+02:002011-05-10T16:18:38.827+02:00Thank you Kanelstrand, what a wonderful comment to...Thank you Kanelstrand, what a wonderful comment to read! Your blog is interesting and inspiring, a definite favorite! :)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287542957454202351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-39691982533248230472011-05-10T15:41:19.349+02:002011-05-10T15:41:19.349+02:00My children don't watch a lot of the mainstrea...My children don't watch a lot of the mainstream programs..They watch stuff on the history channel or the discovery channel..when they do watch tv. Most times they would rather curl up with a book. My youngest is working her way through one of Madeleine L'Engle's series. (A Wrinkle in Time) Mostly they feel that a lot of the shows on tv portray girls as stupid weak creatures or mannish and both of those stereotypes get them mad. Love your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062244181764577672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-85080003419693312702011-05-10T04:04:36.888+02:002011-05-10T04:04:36.888+02:00Wow. We don't have children yet (other than o...Wow. We don't have children yet (other than our dog!), but this is definitely disturbing. I remember watching a lot of Sesame Street when I was a little girl, and not much else. It's sad to see all of the forceful, negative words that come up in relation to characters that are a part of everyday life for many kids today. Thank you for sharing this. I hope more people take note!<br /><br />melissaMelissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-73055338009505276492011-05-10T02:14:22.309+02:002011-05-10T02:14:22.309+02:00Found you via the Etsy Blog Team! Can't wait t...Found you via the Etsy Blog Team! Can't wait to read more posts. Your blog is lovely. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346686609581471807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-66232301805393585962011-05-09T20:14:23.023+02:002011-05-09T20:14:23.023+02:00Jordan and Simply Smitten, I think you are amazing...Jordan and Simply Smitten, I think you are amazing! <br /><br />Nowadays TV temptation is too much and raising children the way you do, Simply Smitten, is so rare!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-57323368482930910182011-05-09T20:06:59.433+02:002011-05-09T20:06:59.433+02:00As my daughter Jordan stated above, we don't w...As my daughter Jordan stated above, we don't watch tv, and at lunch today I was discussing canceling cable! We do have Netflix, which I adore, but I refuse to watch violent, hateful movies and so we stick with light, educational and fun. We'd all much rather pick up a book than sit down in front of the television anyday! :)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287542957454202351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-63429316333322507742011-05-09T17:48:56.299+02:002011-05-09T17:48:56.299+02:00Interesting post. Luckily my little one is only t...Interesting post. Luckily my little one is only three and we let her watch mainly Nick JR and PBS cartoons, which are commerical free and mainly preschool lessons. I shudder to think what I am going to have to deal with when she is a teenager.<br /><br />One thing I saw that burned me up was sketchers shape ups for little girls. Sorry - I don't think my daughter needs to worry about the shape of her ass yet.Lulu Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155564725905824922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-47131883483266221492011-05-09T17:30:37.865+02:002011-05-09T17:30:37.865+02:00This is fascinating, and disturbing. Thanks for th...This is fascinating, and disturbing. Thanks for the thoughtful post.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984153574998602319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-36580487616938149292011-05-09T15:51:36.500+02:002011-05-09T15:51:36.500+02:00Great post indeed! Truly concerning, the messages...Great post indeed! Truly concerning, the messages to kids these days:)My Inspired Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610154453483501699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-76349489119962620952011-05-09T15:48:06.606+02:002011-05-09T15:48:06.606+02:00We don't watch any TV. Mom is even thinking of...We don't watch any TV. Mom is even thinking of canceling our cable! The only thing we will miss is the Thanksgiving parade. Hahaha! The only thing we watch is some things on Netflix, like "LOST" & "Fame"!! :D Hehe<br /><br />xoxo<br />JordanJordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485045647579633779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-45817478589076203762011-05-09T13:53:59.445+02:002011-05-09T13:53:59.445+02:00Great post
It is very disturbing...
I personally ...Great post <br />It is very disturbing...<br />I personally don't have kids .. but when I look at my friends children .. it really makes me wonder what this world is going to be like when they grow up .. :(<br />But still can make a diffrent right ? bringing up our kids in different way :)MADAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437036163662697081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-54892084149778648992011-05-09T12:07:53.338+02:002011-05-09T12:07:53.338+02:00If my children were still little, I might ban TV f...If my children were still little, I might ban TV from the house.FabricFascinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15519022643309007832noreply@blogger.com