My 20 month old is addicted to the television.
We used to just have it on in the background or in the morning whilst I was getting breakfast and stuff organised. It's now got to the stage it's the first thing he does when he comes downstairs is hand me the remote.
He is also starting to come in from playing in the garden because he wants to watch tv.
When I put it off or say no he has a full scale meltdown. He won't eat either if it's not on.
He will cry and cry.
I've tried redirecting his attention to another toy or activity but he will play for about 15 mins and then hunt for the remote again.
I don't think it helps that's when I'm at work my parents and in laws let him watch tv.
Even now though if a kids show is on he isn't happy he will cry and scream and point at the tv until we put on what he wants. Half the time I don't know what that is though.
I know it's 100% my fault but I want to break this terrible habit now. I don't think it helped that when we were isolating during covid and couldn't go out it was all we could really do.
We go out to classes and he is fine but at home or in other peoples houses it's all he wants to do. I feel his behaviour and tantrums are getting worse and worse.
Help !!!