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For thinking it's ok for DC to watch TV before school

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thirdistheonewiththehairychest · 23/05/2024 08:31

If they're completely ready to walk out of the door.
We just got a TV in the lounge yesterday, and DH has gone a bit huffy about them watching it this morning.

Just want to check if I'm being unreasonable because DH has a tendency to be a bit of a party-pooper and I'm not sure if that is colouring my judgement and I'm unwisely pushing back against that.

Do your DC watch TV before school?

OP posts:
Stoptherideiwanttogetoff24 · 23/05/2024 08:47

It’s not a big deal either way but is it worth falling out with your dh over 10 minutes of cartoons? Overall they’re probably better off without it in the mornings anyway.

Fallingforwards · 23/05/2024 08:47

Our rule is you have to be totally ready including shoes, bags and coats (our house is cold so no issue!). It’s a great incentive to get ready quickly!

LadyDanburysHat · 23/05/2024 08:47

Mine are all in secondary school now, but never watched tv in the morning. I think it is too distracting.

bluetopazlove · 23/05/2024 08:46

Many years ago my kids went off to school after watching tv years ago (25) were all breakfasted ,ala dressed ready to leave .Where is the drama ? To go back to my childhood it was dramas about radio over who shot whatisname John Lennon .

Peaceandquiet9276 · 23/05/2024 08:44

Maybe mine are in the minority then! They aren’t school aged just yet but don’t get upset when it’s turned off for nursery and half the time play in the other room anyway and occasionally come back to watch it if it’s Duggee or something they like. After that, they have it on at certain times and it’s not just on playing in the background.

Reversypercypig · 23/05/2024 08:43

Yep mine do while I make breakfast/sort out bags/drinks tea in peace/hide in the cupboard. Probably 15-30 minutes depending on what time they get up, then it's switched off for breakfast, they get dressed and we're out the door. No problems getting the TV switched off as they know the routine.

BringMeSunshineAllDayLong · 23/05/2024 08:41

We don't as it sets their heads in a better place if they read or play before school.
We don't have screens everyday for the same reason.

Q124 · 23/05/2024 08:40

We all watch the news together on TV while we're eating breakfast at the dinner table.

BoxFoxSocks · 23/05/2024 08:39

Mine have never been allowed TV before school. It stops them getting ready. If there is time left before we have to leave then they can read or play with toys.

CelesteCunningham · 23/05/2024 08:38

We don't because it would just cause rows when it had to be turned off. I really miss watching the news over breakfast! But if it's not slowing you down then I don't see the problem, and we don't allow any TV Monday-Friday because we're never home . It's not like it's taking time from sport or homework at that hour!

Goldengirl123 · 23/05/2024 08:38

I’m in the camp of kids watch far too much tv so I certainly wouldn’t allow it

Medschoolmum · 23/05/2024 08:35

I think the issue is how much TV they watch overall rather than when they watch it. We never had it on in the mornings before school but I don't see a problem as long as they're not glued to it for ages after school as well.

TheChosenTwo · 23/05/2024 08:34

I used to have the soundtrack of Mary Poppins playing on a dvd while I did the girls hair for school! They both had long hair and I plaited it for them, they didn’t mind so long as they could sing 😂
ds opts to have more time in bed, I usually have breakfast news on when he comes down for his breakfast but he wouldn’t have the tv on and watch anything because he doesn’t have time.

Peaceandquiet9276 · 23/05/2024 08:32

I’d think the majority of children have the TV on before school! We do and they don’t necessarily sit and watch it but it’s useful when I’m trying to do DD’s hair although that is for nursery not school.