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What Kinds of TV Programs Should my Child Watch?

What kinds of TV shows do you let your child watch, and why?



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by kelly60
May 30 '01 Educational television programs are not the only programs our children learn from.
Television can be a wonderful educational tool, though all too often, it is nothing more than a babysitter. ... read full review
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by AngelaBar
Mar 15 '01 Kiss me, you fool....
What subliminal messages do children pick up while watching soap operas, and what are the long-term effects?... read full review
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by craigmoosh
Feb 06 '00 Like Sands Through the Hourglass... So Are the Days of Our Lives!
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by Hard_To_Please
Feb 01 '00 Jerryyy! Jerryyy! Jerryyy! Jerryyy!
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by sweetcece
Apr 10 '01 Programs That I Allow My Son To Watch On Television and Why
In my personal opinion, a child should have a limited selection of programming that can be viewed in the home.... read full review
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by jiastar
Mar 01 '01 TV Viewing for Youngsters Doesn't Have to be Limited to Cartoons
There is no reason to limit your child's viewing to traditional kid's TV shows.... read full review
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by CarieP
Mar 21 '01 NiNi's Treehouse is a Prime Example
If my children are watching TV it must be educational or non violent. I would much rather they read their books............ read full review
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by lilsquibb
Sep 18 '07 Tot's TV
How do you make the best of TV viewing for young children?... read full review
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by sweetcece
Sep 04 '00 Cleo The Psychic Commercial: I Would Love To Seal Her Fate!
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by Horswispr
Jun 24 '00 WWF Wrestling: The drug-induced paranoid fantasy of a 70s "head" confirmed.
Was the popularity of WWF another sign that Western Civilization is doomed?... read full review
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by msjrangel8
Jan 05 '04 Did they just show that on T.V.?
Make sure you know what your kids are watching. Make sure they aren't learning bad things through television. Television has a been known to be "unrealistic" but at what age.... read full review
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by 3Boys1Girl
Nov 30 '00 Surely, not I.
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by IrishMa4
May 16 '00 The Boob Tube Does More Than Increase Your Butt Size
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by ifif1938
Feb 12 '00 Quiz shows, do they give the wrong answers?
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by teddiec
May 09 '00 What's the Fuss?
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by pogomom
Sep 14 '00 Surviving Big Brother in the Real World
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by ginaav
Dec 18 '00 Boston Public: David Kelley does it again!
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by Wanbli_Gleska
Jul 16 '01 To Watch Or Not To Watch?....That Is The Question. (Helping Hands W/O)
Determining how much TV your child watches is not as important as what they are watching.... read full review
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by ClaireMomm
May 15 '00 TV....educational or evil?
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by lansky2000
Jul 02 '02 Have You Checked The Children?
Christian families should be on guard against the programming foisted upon our communities by the liberal, profit-oriented media...... read full review
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by PHOTOGIRL814
Apr 12 '01 It gets harder as they get older.
I'm somewhat laid back on TV watching, but I strictly watch for shows with sex and violence and they are prohibited.... read full review
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by WilliamJones
Nov 04 '00 Look, up in the sky
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by MsHooterville
Jan 24 '01 Kids and Television: Try Classic Movies and TV
Think back to the television programs and old movies that you loved when you were a kid, and share them with your kids.... read full review
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by rmgood
Mar 15 '00 Our Responsibility
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by ginaav
Dec 16 '00 These Gilmore Girls are here to stay!
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by jiwhite
Feb 15 '00 Who Wants To Marry a Multimillionaire: Matchmaker Matchmaker
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by sikk_guitarz
Sep 08 '01 The same as you do
Read and find out. That's the bottom line.... read full review
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by legar
Mar 13 '01 When One Size Doesn't Fit All
There is no "one size fits all" proclamation about what children should watch. But be sure television is working for your family, not against it.... read full review
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by missy32
Sep 18 '00 Let an angel touch your heart. "Edited"
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by wiseokc
Mar 19 '01 I Outlawed Power Rangers
Power Rangers, Bart Simpson, and Pokemon BEWARE you are not allowed in my home!... read full review
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by FHfan
Apr 19 '01 Where have all the cartoons gone?
Watch programs with your kids and avoid most action cartoons and primetime stuff.... read full review
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by kzdad
Apr 14 '00 The reasons TV is blamed for kid's behavior
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by sarajoey
Dec 23 '99 Tv shows.............
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by dastr8poop
Jul 13 '01 Deer Hunting with Ted Nugent
Young Children should watch old episodes of "Pokemon" while sitting as close to the TV as possible. ... read full review
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by AnnieSlif
Sep 01 '00 The new breed of TV shows for kids
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by diemrae
Jan 16 '00 COMMERCIALS ON--T.V. OFF!!!!
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by ned1
Mar 22 '00 It's so much easier to blame the TV!
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by rmgood
Apr 06 '00 Wrestling?! What Ever Happened to Family Viewing Hour?
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by drainpipe
Sep 10 '10 Appropriate Programming for Toddlers and PreSchoolers
It is best to avoid video altogether for young children.  If choosing a video, parents should pre-screen and commit to watching alongside their child.  Avoid peril, fast pacing, inappropriate concepts.... read full review
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by bodyfarm
Mar 21 '01 Tot T.V...Is Hard To Find.
If your child must watch T.V (try to get them to read instead), watch with them and edit their shows. There is a lot of crap out there.... read full review
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by VeeZee
Dec 22 '99 What My Toddler Watches
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by angienic2001
Jul 08 '01 "You'll understand when you have kids of your own." No, I won't
LIGHTEN UP, PEOPLE!... read full review
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by kancel
Nov 28 '00 Who is Responsible for What Is On T.V.?
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by ObiWanJabroni
Oct 06 '00 Jackass - Juvenile, Lowbrow Humor at its Very Finest
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by Rufster
Jun 06 '01 The TV
The shows on TV should be watched according to age and maturity.... read full review
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by cristina1
Feb 06 '00 There is a lesson in everything
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by bettynana
Jun 26 '01 where's the Lone Ranger when you need him?
Children need to select their own entertainment. If they are taught good judgement they will be alright. ... read full review
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by sheann26
Jun 08 '00 We Can Do Without All The Violence!!
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by kancel
Feb 03 '00 Videos are the way to go with Kids
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by JPierpontFinch
Aug 24 '00 Did the best Survivor win?
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by devdono
Mar 26 '01 NickJr. or PBS?
I Think it's better that the kids interact with a great program than be glued to the tv like couch potatoes.... read full review
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by stormwolf17
May 02 '01 Not MTV Programs, That's For Sure!
check what your children are watching, and make sure you guide them until they're at an age, where they know better.... read full review
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by everafter
Jan 23 '00 Definitely Not Prime Time
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by Satogy
Apr 04 '00 WWF and Children
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by ctinhan
Dec 22 '99 TV viewing
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by hmullins02
Apr 22 '00 Soaps
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by Ronboy
Feb 14 '00 A new television show okaying prostitution in America
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by Ronboy
Feb 16 '00 I follow my children's lead
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by Nannette28
Feb 02 '00 WCW & WWF may be fake on tv, but does real damage to young viewers.
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by marvienhill
Jan 22 '00 10 Best Shows of 1999
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by pakkiemal
Dec 21 '00 "Smackdown"....the best entertainment on tv?
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by mareneli
Jan 20 '00 An issue of quality and quantity
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by ColumbusKid
May 03 '00 WWF Smackdown
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by beckytcy
Feb 26 '00 Who Wants to Set the Women's Movement Back 40 years?
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by tag_1234
Feb 17 '00 Timmy said WHAT?
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by CsHoRe
Apr 09 '01 The classics: getting something out of TV
Whatever your choice, TV doesn't always have to be educational. Sometimes let your children watch programs without some academic merits; after all, they ARE kids. ... read full review
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by botcher
Aug 10 '01 Where have you gone June Cleaver?
Something that the family or a single person can watch without being shocked and upset by language, violence or situations. G/PG rated programs only for prime time.... read full review
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by mjbroo
Apr 25 '00 Family programming? Is there such a thing?
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by ObiWanJabroni
Feb 12 '00 WWF Entertainment...my defense against the mass public
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by punklikejules
Oct 30 '00 The "Price" is most certainly Right
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by BeckyR
Jan 22 '00 Parents are wrong in using the tv as a teacher
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by Ronboy
Feb 22 '00 Chain reaction from Who Wants to Land a Millionaire
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by jandjwicker
Jan 19 '00 How much is too Much?
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by macndeb
Jan 18 '00 SHOULD BE PARENTS CHOICE......
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by angienic2001
Jun 06 '01 Anything works in my house
As long as you've raised your kids to know right from wrong, I think any program will be fine. Here are my family's viewing choices...... read full review
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by huntress
Apr 06 '00 5 Going On 15: TV that Challenges an Active Mind
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by BR-549.5
Jun 07 '00 STILL MORE OF NETWORK TV'S CROSSOVER OPPORTUNITIES MISSED.
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by rhorvick
Jan 12 '00 You are the Parent, NOT the TV
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by Wolfe396ss
Feb 24 '00 Is This Your Final Answer!?
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by beckytcy
Feb 26 '00 "Millionaire" great for gay rights!!
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by JPierpontFinch
Aug 19 '00 My kids love Survivor!
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by shirlena
Jul 10 '00 the making of a healthy child
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by CraigEgg
Feb 15 '00 Springer is Bad
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by Mainerie
Jun 17 '00 Blue's Clues -A Half Hour Well Spent
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by LoriLynn1
Jan 01 '00 We must screen even the commercials.
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by BR-549.5
Jul 01 '00 HE'S-BAD-BAD-BAD JUDGE BROWN; BADDEST JUDGE IN THE WHOLE DAMN TOWN!
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by Skylerc
Mar 15 '01 Sex & Skin for your little girl...
Think about letting your children watch Brittany Spears or get ready for the consequences.... read full review
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by T-L-C
Feb 04 '00 The Evil side of Walt Disney
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by angelhair45
Sep 17 '00 from a child's point of view
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by txmoma
Feb 09 '00 Television gets bad rap
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by artie33
Feb 05 '00 WWF- Nothing Nice To Say!
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by Jenafuzzi
Jun 20 '00 The Best Shows for Kids
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by Jacelynn
Jan 31 '00 MTV is driving me mad!
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by Mainerie
Jun 16 '00 Dawson's Creek. Just for Teens?
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by Ladypixel
May 08 '00 Television, or Telestupor?
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by rosier123
Dec 31 '00 Disney,Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and PBS
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by HAforever27
Jan 06 '00 Shows my children watch...
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by TMC-1
Jul 18 '00 The Most Influential Cartoons From the 1990s
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by BR-549.5
May 19 '00 MORE OF NETWORK TV'S CROSSOVER OPPORTUNITIES MISSED.
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by murphyowen
Jan 18 '00 I'm so glad my children didn't watch the AMA last night!
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by Almacks
Mar 24 '00 A wonderful family show that is no more
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by lynntrace
Feb 10 '00 What ever happened to those Happy Days?
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by murphyowen
Jan 18 '00 Books, not T.V.
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by mythicalc
Jan 15 '00 A real service
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by Stryke01
Feb 08 '00 Move Over, Mssr.Bonaparte.
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by pet.advisor
Jan 26 '01 Facing The Strange Reality: Violence May Be Necessary
Children should be exposed to as much violence as possible while growing up, so they can understand what life is REALLY like. ... read full review
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by bj108423
Jan 07 '00 Don't Always Blame TV
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by Jen200099
Apr 12 '00 Watching MTV through a parents eyes
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by slwrcw
Jan 26 '00 Why is T.V. Blamed for everything
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by Blondee92
Jan 12 '00 Public Violence and Telivision
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by DebraG
Feb 01 '00 Why Kids are like they are.
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by amberT
Feb 04 '00 Can to much TV be a problem?
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by punklikejules
Oct 27 '00 Why "Whose Line..." Is Brilliant
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by arky333
Jan 26 '00 Why the Big Money Prime Time Game Show Craze?
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by 1234_1298
Feb 19 '00 Who Wants To Marry A Superficial Money Grubber
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by marvienhill
Feb 28 '00 Wife? I AIN'T YOUR WIFE!
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by dlockeretz
Jun 26 '01 Hail King Jerry
Jerry Springer--America's Family Show!... read full review
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by Chris13_3
Mar 28 '00 Keep Regis away from your kids!
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by jillb11
Feb 18 '00 Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire
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by KaitiesMommy
Jun 13 '00 WWF, WCW, ECW...A Slobberknockin Time!
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by dking30
Jan 09 '00 I Highly recommend Touched By an Angel
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by recordplayer
Feb 22 '00 Wishbone
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by ChristinaAVON
Jan 26 '00 Do you want to be a millionaire?
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by Ask_Me_How
Mar 08 '00 The WWF Is Laying The "Smackdown" On Television Viewers
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by ChristinaAVON
Jan 26 '00 My final answer is Jeopardy. Give credit where credit is due!
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by goldjay

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Jan 11 '00 TV--Yes or No
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by Rowhite
Sep 20 '00 I hope...when I have Children
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by MamaSaid
Nov 19 '01 The Mission of Television
Educational, wholesome programming that is monitored by me for about an hour or so a day.... read full review
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by conter7
Oct 12 '00 The Garbage that Should Not BE WATCHED!
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by rngpie
May 30 '01 Single mom's opinion
The educational channel is appropriate for all age groups, plus you dont have to pay for service to get it. ... read full review
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by CARLA.C
Mar 28 '00 TV not like it used to be
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by mama2tinka
Feb 16 '00 Yes in Deed!
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by flyboy101
Jun 23 '00 Reruns-Good or Bad?
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by ByronFoxx
Jan 08 '01 Wheel of Fortune
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by jramick
Mar 30 '00 Nickelodean For Kids
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by dar31
Apr 09 '00 Is That Your Final Answer?
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by RdStorm234
Jun 22 '00 Wrestling is Fake, But Do Kids Know That?
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by Shoo
Jan 03 '00 I want my kids to see what's good for them
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by dlockeretz
Jun 27 '01 Do You Need TV At All? Version 2.0
Abstinence is an option. At least consider the possibility of not having a television in the house. Imagine what you could do with the extra space.... read full review
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by cloesmom
Jun 26 '01 How to program the electronic sitter!
Have control of the remote and it will be fine. Hey, I watched Rambo at 9 years old and I have yet to kill anyone.... read full review
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by TAMMIE
Mar 22 '00 Just Say NO...End of Story!
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by mindylt21
Aug 10 '01 what will influence your child most?
Every parent teaches their child differently, but I feel if we all join together and teach right from wrong our planet would be a much better place.... read full review
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by mcommini
Mar 31 '00 We Prefer Videos
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by NCMOMX4
Jan 18 '00 Watching Wrestling! No kidding!
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by jas11563
Jan 01 '01 Preschoolers and NICK JR...a great match
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by MISSYP618
Jun 08 '00 2 and a half year old=limited t.v.
tv is good but being cautious with kids is better... read full review
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by Jdlaurie
Jan 29 '00 More Bad than Good Shows on TV!
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by TMC-1
Nov 27 '00 The Decline of Family Centric Sitcoms
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by tmck1
Dec 23 '99 TV for kids
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by Lierlady
Apr 04 '00 What can kids watch?
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by sunchaser
Apr 12 '00 What's hot and what's not?
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by StormyMonday
Jun 26 '01 It's Not Just About Violence
Look at the whole picture. Make sure your kids realize it's make believe, and don't hit the panic button when it comes to violence. Be aware of everything.... read full review
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by gigglesc18
Feb 16 '00 entertaining but educational
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by rosier123
Dec 30 '00 Kids And Tv
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by Lierlady
Apr 04 '00 WWF is the greatest
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by Saney
Apr 06 '00 What in the World is a Pokemon?
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by ByronFoxx
Dec 25 '00 I'm Looking For Giligan's Island
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by gwenny
Jan 26 '00 Television, to watch or not to watch
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by brenandal
Jan 26 '00 Fantasy and reality?
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by rosier123
Jan 07 '01 Cartoon Network
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by KKELLEYGIRL
Dec 26 '99 Top 10 for Kids under 5
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by garfriend
Jan 29 '00 Violence In Children's Programming
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by Bkkvj
Feb 15 '00 MTV what happened?
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by yelloboy
Jan 22 '00 City of Angels
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by miahsmom
Mar 01 '00 Kipper
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by rdw14
Oct 22 '06 What Kinds of TV Programs Should my Child Watch?
The bottom line is..."DON'T LET BIG BROTHER HAVE MORE OF AN INFLUENCE OVER YOUR KIDS THAN YOU DO!"... read full review
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by OleOleson
Mar 02 '00 TV? Yuk!
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by laurey236
Mar 13 '01 Big Bird Tells All
Sesame Street is a very wonderful show, geared to children of all ages and ethnic groups.... read full review
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by Anniemal
Oct 15 '00 PBS all the way!
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by skyfire2000
Apr 05 '00 Why blame TV for violence
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by djhamner
Nov 29 '00 Tot TV
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by Knutmeg123
Jan 28 '00 Disney Channel - Not What it Used to Be
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by Bekkers
Feb 03 '00 Scooby Doo Still A Favorite
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by Shy1inNC
Jan 28 '00 Is that your final answer?
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by Valenteenie
Jan 07 '00 Parental Control Is Important.
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by Nickaroni
Jan 24 '00 Wishbone on PBS
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by TRACIMAY31
Jan 07 '00 We have to teach our Children
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by dmwhip62
Apr 02 '00 Springer stinks
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by debyoung
Jan 26 '00 Commercials are getting Better
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by dbacksfan4life
Feb 23 '00 where has it all gone ?
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by jackyw
Jan 01 '00 TV and Crime
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by rmsjes
Dec 31 '99 wb starship troopers
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by KKELLEYGIRL
Dec 26 '99 Why do some shows frighten my 2-or 3 year-old, even when they dont seem to be scary.
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by Virtuanna
Mar 13 '00 Jerry's Dysfunctional Kids
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by laurey236
Mar 13 '01 Goodbye, Mr. Rogers!
Mr. Rogers was a wonderful show for kids. He's now moving online!... read full review
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