Does CBBC make children behave badly?

[marykat2004]

We try to monitor tv but, being older parents, sometimes DH and I are too exhausted, and DD too willful. Especially since she has been ill she has seen far too much tv.

At least on the BBC they don't advertise commercial products. But some of the programming is at best inane and annoying, and at worst undermines the authority of parents. Last night I switched off when they had a 9 year old telling her mother how to dress.

We do not allow Tracy Beaker, and DD knows that, but she still seems particularly contrary and stroppy after watching tv.

Anyone else? Opinions?

Good point in the length of time rather than actual shows... too much screen time sends kids loopy. Same if DD is on the computer.

Bring on spring and lighter nights so we can play outside after school! :)

Good point in the length of time rather than actual shows... too much screen time sends kids loopy. Same if DD is on the computer.

Bring on spring and lighter nights so we can play outside after school! :)

ergh, browser behaving badly, maybe it's had too much CBBC. How do I delete the duplicate posts?

ooglies. Best programme ever.

oh I love Ooglies, but new fave is Hedz. Random Team makes me snort.

Ooglies and Horrible Histories are fab. And I agree with everything Pixie said.

My DCs favourites are "I'm Sorry I've Got No Head" and "Little Howard's Big Question".