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Question for CMs (or nannys) about use of TV

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loueytbg · 23/03/2010 15:12

I went to see a CM last night and one thing she said which slightly bothered me is that she has the tv on in the lounge all the time as "background" noise. The playroom doesn't have a tv and she said that if she spots a child not moving from the tv she will encourage them to go and play with something (by diverting their attention).

I'm interested in what other CMs do re tv. I'm not sure whether I'm being picky. DS's will be at nursery for part of the day so it's not as though they will potentially be watching it all day.

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RosieGirl · 23/03/2010 15:30

Nope - I have the radio on or my ipod with childrens music. Sometimes have the TV on at quiet times but even then only Cbeebies (hate adverts) which I watch with them to make comments about what they are watching.

As blondes said she should have a radio if she wants background noise.

Blondeshavemorefun · 23/03/2010 15:19

Tell her to buy a radio

I like background noise but have a radio lol

yes we do watch tv but there's a time and a place for it.

Certainly wouldn't have it on all day - bet it wouldn't be on if ofsted were coming round that day

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