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WWYD? (Baby related)

Shannon526Shannon526 member
in October 2011 Moms

I can pretty much say that L is addicted to watching Sesame Street videos on youtube. It is partly my fault, but I've been trying to recorrect what I've done by redirecting her to something else (playing with blocks, reading, etc) She is usually pretty good about playing with other things after a few minutes, she forgets about the videos/computer.

The problem is, is that my dad has realized that L is so happy and content just sitting there watching videos, that now it's all he does with her. In his defense, he has a really bad back, and is going to have hip surgery soon, so it's not like he can run around with her and play with toys on the floor.

I really don't like how often she is watching the videos, but I feel bad telling my dad not to do it. It's his time with her, and I know once we move out, it won't be an issue. But for now, it bothers me.

Do I suck it up and wait until we move (which could be soon, we just put an offer in on a house today!), or should I tell him not to watch the videos with her? I guess I just feel bad because there's not much else he could do to spend quiet time with her. I know he could read to her, but at this point, I think it's almost as if L associates my dad sitting down with watching videos.. if that makes any sense.

Sorry this is so long, and probably semi-dumb.. but I was just wondering if you ladies would say something to your dad if you were in my situation.

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Re: WWYD? (Baby related)

  • LCassLCass member
    Maybe give it a couple of days to see if the offer goes through.  But if it doesn't and you'll be staying there a little longer, I would try telling him that you want her screen time limited to X minutes.  Then you're not stopping him from watching videos with her completely, since it's enjoyable to both of them and one of the few things he can do with her, but you are limiting how much it happens and letting him know that TV isn't the best choice of activity.

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  • ChunstadChunstad member

    imageLCass:
    Maybe give it a couple of days to see if the offer goes through.  But if it doesn't and you'll be staying there a little longer, I would try telling him that you want her screen time limited to X minutes.  Then you're not stopping him from watching videos with her completely, since it's enjoyable to both of them and one of the few things he can do with her, but you are limiting how much it happens and letting him know that TV isn't the best choice of activity.

    This, well said LCass.

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  • karinothingkarinothing member

    When do you move?

     Honestly, I think I would just be honest with him. Tell him that you don't feel comfortable with her watching that much TV. You can mention some of the studies that back up no/limited TV. I think he should respect your wishes as the parent.

    You can give him some other ideas. Like reading to her or really playing with any of her other toys.

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  • pennysuedogpennysuedog
    I think Cass has it.
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  • LatteLady5LatteLady5 member

    imageLCass:
    Maybe give it a couple of days to see if the offer goes through.  But if it doesn't and you'll be staying there a little longer, I would try telling him that you want her screen time limited to X minutes.  Then you're not stopping him from watching videos with her completely, since it's enjoyable to both of them and one of the few things he can do with her, but you are limiting how much it happens and letting him know that TV isn't the best choice of activity.

    These are my thoughts too. If you're going to be moving then don't worry about it but if you're staying longer address it kindly, practically and simply. 


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  • Shannon526Shannon526 member
    imageChunstad:

    imageLCass:
    Maybe give it a couple of days to see if the offer goes through.  But if it doesn't and you'll be staying there a little longer, I would try telling him that you want her screen time limited to X minutes.  Then you're not stopping him from watching videos with her completely, since it's enjoyable to both of them and one of the few things he can do with her, but you are limiting how much it happens and letting him know that TV isn't the best choice of activity.

    This, well said LCass.

    I agree. Thanks LCass, you always seem to say things that make sense to me (and I agree with lol)

    If the offer doesn't go through, then I will definitely have that talk with him.

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  • thefeetlesthefeetles
    I agree with Lcass. I'm not opposed to some tv time but I think setting limits is good also.
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  • FianschneidFianschneid member
    Add me to the LCass fanbase. Agreed and well said.
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    imageFianschneid:
    Add me to the LCass fanbase. Agreed and well said.

    Aw, shucks!  Embarrassed

    Shannon, I forgot to say before that I hope the offer goes through and you don't have to have the conversation at all!

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  • Shannon526Shannon526 member
    imageLCass:

    imageFianschneid:
    Add me to the LCass fanbase. Agreed and well said.

    Aw, shucks!  Embarrassed

    Shannon, I forgot to say before that I hope the offer goes through and you don't have to have the conversation at all!

    Thanks! I hope so, too :-)

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