Did you know, we don't own a television! This is very bizarre especially as we have a daughter who appears on a TV programme three time a week. We made this decision three years ago and we haven't looked back. We have iplayer which means we can choose to watch something if we want to or watch DVD's. My only thought on this is not to preach but to comment: Every morning Isabella's first thought is to play or make something, NOT watch TV. I can't tell you the difference it has made to our lives as a family. I know there is an "off" button but I could never find it! My mother is very good at calling me up and telling me if there is something we should be watching and we will watch it on iplayer like the Olympics or Last Night of the Proms. It means we find alternative entertainment. We play cards or a board game or read and talk. I cannot express how amazing it is to have a daughter that doesn't rely on TV.
The only problem is that I don't want her to be abnormal, her friends commenting on her being different or Isabella not being able to join in with a conversation. There is a fine line between being accepted by your peers and being strong enough not to follow the crowd and be a sheep.
I hope I am giving Isabella the skills to make her own decisions and be different if she wants to be.
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