Even as recently as a month ago, the kid’s morning routine consisted of coming down the stairs, being grumpy, eating some breakfast, and then sitting in front of Netflix watching Pink Panther reruns or Avatar. There might be a couple other cartoons thrown in for good measure.
But then, somewhere along the way, they started getting more interested in the computer and playing the games on it. So now, it’s about 50-50 whether they come down and turn on the TV or head over to the computer and start playing hearts or solitaire. We don’t let them play video games during the week, so the computer seems to be a way for them to skirt that rule. That said, I don’t mind it nearly so much as the mindlessness of the DS or Wii. Perhaps because I don’t think sitting in front of the computer is mindless, which, is probably because I sit in front of a computer so much. I’d hate to damn myself.
Anyway, my first impression is it’s a welcome change from TV viewing. But still, sometimes I think they really should be forced to be more resourceful.
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Well, there is always: READING BOOKS; writing in a journal; grooming the dogs; chores; and perhaps letting them choose ONE PROGRAM to watch each, and then turning off the television all together – as well as, ONE GAME on the computer or Wii … too many choices lead to apathy.