So Little Time

TVs and cars

January

Am I the only one that thinks it’s crazy that we’re raising a generation of kids that can’t be without a TV even for a short ride to the grocery store? Stay at home moms should have a more creative way to ride to/from playdates without plugging in the minivan screen. And shame on you working moms who should use the time in the car to spark conversation with your youngsters! Some of the best discussions take place in the car—turn it off!

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 at 10:33 am by Jeanne Muchnick.
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3 Responses to “TVs and cars”

JB January 17th, 2008 at 10:57 am
I agree that this trend is ridiculous. I don’t see the need for television/DVDs in the car. It’s one more reason for criminals to break into your car and one more glowing device for kids to stare at, as if they don’t have enough.

But I’m puzzled as to why you single out moms here. Don’t dads have anything to do with this?
Karen April 3rd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
OK I might be in the minority here but I kind of disagree. Honestly tv has saaaaaaaaaaaaved me…in the car. And I’m a huge proponent of NOT having your kids watch too much tv. In fact, neither of my kids watched any tv for their first year (not Elmo, not Baby Einstein – NOTHING). Now – my daughter is three and she watches three hours of TV a WEEK (one hour for each morning that she has school, while I get her brother ready).

BUT I’m in a different spot entirely when it comes to the car. Things were different when we were kids. I can remember “playing” in the car…climbing all over my brother and sister. Making a fort in the backety back of the station wagon and hanging out with my toys. These days kids are strapped to their carseats, staring straight ahead. Now, maybe they don’t need TV (and one would like to think they could entertain themselves with something else) for a quick trip to the grocery store. But anything that takes longer than a 1/2 hour drive- I say break it out!

If you really have a problem with TV in the car…there are some fun CDs they can listen to. My kids love Peter and the Wolf (you can get a fun one with David Bowie doing the narration) or Tubby the Tuba.
er July 1st, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Why the change in tone when talking about stay-at-home moms vs. working moms? Stay-at-home moms should merely be “more creative” where working moms get a scolding (“shame on you”)? Shame on you for playing into the mommy wars.

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