My son is a month younger than my neice, she loves TV my son dosent. How do I tell my sis i prefer it that way
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Just tell your sis that your children are different. Some kids like TV, some don't. They'll all watch it sooner or later. Many girls in our group of friends watched movies at the same age as your son. My son would watch a Baby Einstein for like 10 minutes - tops. Engage your kid - and hers. Show her the benefits of the "other side."
well its pretty bad her child is 16 months and already hooked to the tv. that there looks like she is using the tv so she doesnt have to take care of her child. I would just tell her nicely that you dont want your son to watch tv all the time, you rather him play with toys, or hang out with you. I commend you on not making your kid a tv addict
Just say that you are glad he doesn't watch TV all that much. It's something you dont want your child completely hooked on.
However remember this could change and as he gets older he could start to enjoy TV. Don't make too much of a fuss over it. It's not worth arguing over.
do you live with her or does he stay there while you work?
Why don't you just turn off the tv and get the little girl interested in something?
Out of my 4, only one could sit and watch anything for more than 15 minutes until they hit about 6 - and it's still a crap shoot if they will then. I'm the same way. I watch 3 shows a week.
No matter how you say it, any comparison between kids usually will sound like a criticism of one of the parents. I'd stay clear from the topic, but if she really is mentioning it a lot go ahead and say what you think. But you know sparks will fly.
I think you need to speak with your sister about this, and not just about how you prefer you son not watch tv. Does she realize her daughter is way too young to be watching tv? Children who watch tv before the age of 2 tend to have eye problems and attention problems such as ADD and ADHD. And not to mention, teaching her child it's okay to watch tv which could lead to childhood obesity later on.
You need to confront her. She needs to realize that her child isn't old enough to be watching television and that there are healthier ways to teach and entertain her daughter.
that's great! Just tell your sister it's ok that he doesn't watch tv. there's plenty of time for tv in his life and if he likes books or toys more encourage that!
Personally, I agree with you, it so much healthier for the children to be running around playing and exercising than learning how to be a couch potato. Just tell her, that she has her parenting style and you have yours, there is nothing wrong with either, and neither makes the other a so-called "bad parent" and sometimes, it is not the parenting style, it is the personal preference of the child. I have six children, they will all watch Sesame Street and Dora, but as for watching all day, there are two that will watch off and on, one that watches only those two shows, and the other three prefer to be outside all day (no matter th weather). Though it it storming one will find all in front of the TV watching videos. I did not teach them one way or the other, I put the TV on Cartoons and leave it there all day because I am not a TV watcher, so sometimes I think genetics plays a part in the children's preference.
Honey, by becoming a parent, you entered yourself into the most competetive business in the world, where EVERY ONE feels they have the right to pass judgement on every tiny decision you make.
just tell your sister that it doesn't matter what she thinks, you are doing what is right for YOUR family and she is doing what is right for HERS. Your ideas don't have to match up...allow yourself to believe that.
And don't allow her to go on comparing these two individuals. Just because they are similar in age, doesn't mean theyu have to be into the same things.
Good luck!
First...you are not a bad parent and neither is she. Yes I don't agree that her child should be hooked on TV at 16 months. Her child will have a very unexciting childhood. No child benefits from hours in front of the TV, especially at that age. My son is 3 years old this week, he only watches 2 shows, Go Diego Go and Dora the Explorer. I am studying Spanish and teaching him as I go. So the shows are really fun for him. He doesn't get into any other shows.
I don't think it is bad for your child to like 1 or 2 shows, but more than that you are really not doing a service to your child.
I suggest you start planning outings with your sister and the children. I have never heard a child who didn't love the park. It also gives them a chance to interact with other children and learning to share and take turns. There are so many outside activities you can suggest. If you sister prefers not to go, ask her if you can take your neice with you when you go. Your neice will adore you.
Good luck
You do it your way. You are a good mother. I have had the same problems with my family, they all watched TV, so I would give in little by little, now my son only wants to watch TV. I miss him and mommy now is never more important than Nemo, The cars movie, or Bob the Builder. I wish I could change it all. I think I'll just unplug the TV and say it is broken. Hey good idea! Even my sons grandparents both sets let all of the kids watch TV. You are a good mother, keep baby einstein on occasionally and keep him playing.
all kids are different. He will tune into TV sooner or later . Keep it the way you got it. Take time to read to your son and do learning activities it will pay off!
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