Comments on: Is It Time To Burn The TV? https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:54:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341366 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:44:50 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341366 In reply to Minette.

Channel surfing = America’s number one sport.

]]> By: Minette https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341330 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:45:09 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341330 I went off cable a few years ago to save money and am now an “antenna TV” watcher. Once I went off cable I was shocked to realize how much I had just been channel surfing to see “what might be on” when I could have been doing other things (even reading a book). I don’t watch as much now and tend to watch some of the crime shows and a couple reality shows that hold my interest. When I travel, I sometimes “check back” on cable but rarely find something that’s really interesting to watch.

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341314 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:11:16 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341314 In reply to DaveUrsillo.

Dave, good point. I think we as a society are becoming ever more uncomfortable with “quiet.” Not only just auditory, but visual and even activity as well. We’re bombarded with images and our schedules are jammed with activity. I think we all need more work at practicing quiet. (With the possible exception of cloistered monks.)

P.S. I like the “Renegadism” thing you’ve got going on your site. Rock on.

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]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341302 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:19:28 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341302 In reply to Sarah.

Thanks for the comment, Sarah. The nice thing about being the parent is that YOU get to decide how much time the kids spend on the computer ;) Glad to hear you had some good times during your weeklong TV break!

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341301 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:17:19 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341301 In reply to Lisa Braithwaite.

Lisa,

Thanks for sharing the link to that post. It was an eloquent way to show a thoughtful, healthy and responsible use of television. Also a great reminder that TV is not an all or nothing proposition. Were everyone as mindful about their viewing habits as you, I doubt we’d have ANY posts decrying the “evils of TV.” Hopefully this post (as well as yours) serve to get people thinking about where they sit on this issue. As with most issues, I’m not so concerned about WHAT people choose as long as they are thoughtfully aware of the choice they’re making!

]]> By: Lisa Braithwaite https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341297 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:07:49 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341297 I wrote a little rant defending my TV habit, directed at those who judge and look down their noses at us TV-watchers — “Standing up for television:” http://twitwall.com/view/?what=070E060D0A

Like Shirley said, there’s a lot to be learned on TV, and I love it for that, and I love it for what it brings to my blog. But I’m not going to say I only watch TV for educational purposes. It’s a form of entertainment I enjoy. It’s not my only form of entertainment, and it’s not the only thing I do in my spare time.

So nope, not burning my TV any time soon!

]]> By: Sarah https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341296 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:16:45 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341296 I understand what you are saying Jason!
I think it would be a great idea to just get rid of both our TV’s but my husband would have a fit. ;-)
I am reminded of a book “The Berenstain Bears & Too Much TV”
I read to my daughters – and we did take a week off from the TV – we had some good long walks & trips to the park. :-) Trips to the Library and Zoo.
But now – we have too many computers – and the kids spend way too much time on the computer. :-/

]]> By: DaveUrsillo https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341295 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:01:39 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341295 For many, the TV has become (at the very least) an ambient, background element of household living. It’s as if, when the TV is off, that something is not right — too quiet, some sort of discomfort. I believe it’s a good conditioning practice to get more used to the TV being off first, then to better utilize that free time with it off.

Thanks for this post and your insight.

Dave

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341293 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:17:24 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341293 In reply to Anonymous.

I wonder what would happen if the entire nationwide television system went down for a week or two. It would probably be weird at first, but I bet people would find new stuff to do. I wonder how many would be inspired to change their ways after tv came back online vs. those who would slide back into their same routine?

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341292 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:15:12 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341292 In reply to Walter.

Amen, Walter.

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341291 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:14:01 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341291 In reply to Kristin.

Ah, Sunday night movie night sounds cool. I can’t wait to watch some old classics with Lucy when she gets older. I think a big key with television and kids is watching it with them. Too many kids these days have TVs in their rooms and get free reign to watch whatever they want, which I think is very dangerous…

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341290 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:11:32 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341290 In reply to Shirley.

Totally agree, Shirley. (Probably why I still have one.) I caught a neat show on History the other day about Abraham Lincoln. t really gave me a new appreciation for all he did for this country!

]]> By: Shirley https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341289 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:14:01 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341289 Here’s a vote for TV! I was recently watching Life on the Discovery channel where they have the fabulous scences of wildlife in nature. It’s amazing. Enchanting. Eye-opening. And I’d never see it without TV. I also have learned a lot about history and other cultures with the TV. TV is like anything else – use it in moderation. It can be a source of fascinating insight to the world around you – it all depends on how you use it. :)

]]> By: Kristin https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341286 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:07:30 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341286 I have not had TV for almost 7 years. Due to having children (and not having much money) I decided to forgo TV. We do have a television and when I’m just trying to get dinner on the table after a long day at work in the winter an episode of Dora on DVD makes dinner possible in 30 mintues. I love our Sunday night movie night with my girls cuddled on either side watching classics like Singing in the Rain, Pollyanna, or Dumbo. But I am very happy my girls (4 and 6) can’t just turn on a TV and watch what is on (mostly bad stuff anyways).

]]> By: Walter https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341284 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:52:20 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341284 Watching TV does provide entertainment and relieves us of our boredom. However, we have become lazy of looking for others ways to entertain ourselves. There’s much we can do if we give our creativity a chance to flourish, and one way of doing this is to turn off the television. :-)

]]> By: Anonymous https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-04-18/is-it-time-to-burn-the-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-341283 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:56:33 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8680#comment-341283 Great post Jason. My husband and I first turned off our cable when we were getting out of debt w/ the Dave Ramsey plan. As a result of that experience we came to realize how much of our free time we spent in front of the tv. Since then we have put our cable on hold for the summer months of March-September. This time has allowed us to read those books that continue to pill up on our night stand, work on projects around the house and spend time outside. It has become a great blessing in our marriage and life.

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