For the first 5 years of my daughter's life, she was only allowed to watch videos (Disney et al) and channels with no commercials, i.e. PBS, Sprout, Noggin. Further, the TV is only on during the weekend.
My older daughter is allowed to watch Discovery Channel and Animal Planet when her sister is around.
When she asks why I get to watch TV, I explain that like bedtime and beer, grown ups do things younger folk don't.
And we talk about what advertising is for.
I was part of an educational panel that illustrated certain points, like the fact that children under five can't distinguish between advertising (aimed at them directly) and the actual program.
Ad execs are smart as hell and have no morals. You can always spot kids who spend too much time watching TV when you're at the grocery store, can't you? They know jingles, product names, sizes and they want EVERYTHING. A lot of parents hate shopping with their kids...*giggle* Not me!
I have a ton of tips and ideas on this level, if you're interested...
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Date: 2007-03-27 02:33 pm (UTC)For the first 5 years of my daughter's life, she was only allowed to watch videos (Disney et al) and channels with no commercials, i.e. PBS, Sprout, Noggin. Further, the TV is only on during the weekend.
My older daughter is allowed to watch Discovery Channel and Animal Planet when her sister is around.
When she asks why I get to watch TV, I explain that like bedtime and beer, grown ups do things younger folk don't.
And we talk about what advertising is for.
I was part of an educational panel that illustrated certain points, like the fact that children under five can't distinguish between advertising (aimed at them directly) and the actual program.
Ad execs are smart as hell and have no morals. You can always spot kids who spend too much time watching TV when you're at the grocery store, can't you? They know jingles, product names, sizes and they want EVERYTHING. A lot of parents hate shopping with their kids...*giggle* Not me!
I have a ton of tips and ideas on this level, if you're interested...