I bought a TV for my son's 13th birthday many years ago. It ended us watching shows together. He was a great student also, so homework was always 1st. After he had one in his room, he hardly ever came out to watch with me. Plus back then they didn't have to where you could block stations. I caught him watching shows he shouldn't at that young age.
My son bought one for his daughter at 3, but they don't have it hooked up to cable. She can only watch Barney & Dora videos.
My sister still won't let her teenagers have one in their rooms. She said it would end family night. She took their PC's out of their rooms also, because they were abusing them on myspace.
I think it depends on how good the child is & how well they can be trusted not to abuse it. |