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puppuppup2022 · 31/05/2022 08:41

I have three young daughters (youngest two are twins) who are 7 and 4. They all really enjoy tv and watching kids programmes. Like a lot of people we struggle a lot financially and I just can't afford to pay for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney etc. so at the moment they just watch CBeebies, milkshake on Channel 5, family films on the BBC when they're on and I pick them up kids dvds in charity shops. We also have a really old tv so I don't think it would have the physical capability of streaming. This might sound odd but I panicked a bit the other day when I heard that they're axing CBBC in 3 years time because they (especially my eldest) will be in the CBBC age range then and there won't be anything for them to watch. I do other things with them (like playing games, baking, going walks etc.) so it's not that I just want them to watch tv all day but they really do enjoy watching tv and I just don't want them to lose that activity. We have the internet (which we use on the computer) but it's very slow and I don't have any tablets/smartphones for them to watch things on so it would just need to be on the tv. I know with everything going on at the moment this shouldn't be a worry but I just wondered if anyone else felt similar and also if anyone had any ideas on what is a good alternative to cbbc for kids that age. Thank you

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Danikm151 · 31/05/2022 11:32

@puppuppup2022 you can get SCART to HDMI converters and you'll be able to use a firestick with that.

If you're out of contract with plusnet, look into social tariff broadband. Will save money and give you better speeds that what you are getting.

Steelesauce · 31/05/2022 11:43

There are free streaming services available. You really do need to look into options to update not only your Internet but also your TV/devices. Your children will start to notice they are missing out eventually and the pressure to conform will build. Plus, they need the knowledge to work these devices to get through school.

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