Static is what you would find if you turned on my television. I do not have 950 channels of choices, but I do have one choice. I choose not to sit and stare. This one choice leaves me with a world of possibilities i could dance, sing, play, laugh, paint, imagine, read, explore, dream, the list never stops. I will admit that there was a time when I had to get my weekly update of Jim and Pam, Mike and Susan, Luke and Loralie, but now I have to tell you I just don't care. I dare you to stop watching for two weeks and see just how badly you want to go back. If you are like me you will forget it's on at all. I once had a cable man tell me that I was depriving my children by not subscribing. Depriving them of what? ADD? Future doses of Ritalin? Perhaps doses of blatant commercialism?
Give it up, turn it off, and find your life.
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2 comments:
I can't imagine giving up tv, but I am considering not letting our children watch tv... it's a hard call. I grew up on tv and thats a good and bad thing, but I have a feeling that in late September I won't have very much time to keep up with all of my shows :)
I agree with you. The longer you're away, the less you need it. Kids need interaction and movement-that's why they are heavier today. Stay strong!!
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