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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 299332" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>THIS IS NOT MEANT TO BE AN ATTACK!!!! It is honest confusion!</p><p></p><p>When did it become necessary for kids to have TVs in their rooms? Given that rooms are for sleeping and studying and maybe quiet play, it seems like TVs and computers sort of defeat the purpose.</p><p></p><p>I try to compare the TV and Computer to the books that my room was filled with. I don't know if I am just outdated, but the electronics just don't seem "needed".</p><p></p><p>I had my books and an electronic typewriter because I was very into writing. I only had the typewriter because I have dysgraphia and can barely write legibly.</p><p></p><p>It's sort of like cellphones. To me all that should be needed is a phone set to call parents and perhaps a trusted neighbor. They aren't social devices but rather safety devices.</p><p></p><p>No reason for texts and stuff unless YOU feel they are needed for convenience.</p><p></p><p>Joys of getting old, I guess. It just seems to me sometimes that the whole parenting gig might be easier without a lot of this stuff.</p><p></p><p>Sigh</p><p></p><p>Like I said, I am honestly not attacking anyone. I am curious to "hear" why all this stuff is necessary these days.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 299332, member: 1963"] THIS IS NOT MEANT TO BE AN ATTACK!!!! It is honest confusion! When did it become necessary for kids to have TVs in their rooms? Given that rooms are for sleeping and studying and maybe quiet play, it seems like TVs and computers sort of defeat the purpose. I try to compare the TV and Computer to the books that my room was filled with. I don't know if I am just outdated, but the electronics just don't seem "needed". I had my books and an electronic typewriter because I was very into writing. I only had the typewriter because I have dysgraphia and can barely write legibly. It's sort of like cellphones. To me all that should be needed is a phone set to call parents and perhaps a trusted neighbor. They aren't social devices but rather safety devices. No reason for texts and stuff unless YOU feel they are needed for convenience. Joys of getting old, I guess. It just seems to me sometimes that the whole parenting gig might be easier without a lot of this stuff. Sigh Like I said, I am honestly not attacking anyone. I am curious to "hear" why all this stuff is necessary these days. [/QUOTE]
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