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  • Maria2013
    Daycare.com Member
    • Aug 2013
    • 1026

    #91
    Originally posted by SSWonders
    On the rare occasion that the tv is one in dc, it might be right before lunch if they are particularly rambunctious and I need them to settle down, educational tv only, or a special holiday movie. I love those myself.
    that^

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    • momofboys
      Advanced Daycare Member
      • Dec 2009
      • 2560

      #92
      I'm surprised at the length of this message. I guess what surprises me the most is thid - do any of you who object so strongly to SB never watch tv that is just mindless jibberish simply to take a break & not have to think? I am not suggesting anyone watch tv 24/7 but my older SA children (10 & 12) watch SB occasionally & they are straight A students who are both in gifted Math classes. SB has obviously not caused their brains to turn to mush yet we don't let them watch tv for more than an hr/day. I am sure there are plenty of.other kids shows worse than SB. SB isn't meant for the PK crowd- pretty sure the rating says 7 & up

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      • Play Care
        Daycare.com Member
        • Dec 2012
        • 6642

        #93
        Originally posted by momofboys
        I'm surprised at the length of this message. I guess what surprises me the most is thid - do any of you who object so strongly to SB never watch tv that is just mindless jibberish simply to take a break & not have to think? I am not suggesting anyone watch tv 24/7 but my older SA children (10 & 12) watch SB occasionally & they are straight A students who are both in gifted Math classes. SB has obviously not caused their brains to turn to mush yet we don't let them watch tv for more than an hr/day. I am sure there are plenty of.other kids shows worse than SB. SB isn't meant for the PK crowd- pretty sure the rating says 7 & up
        I know when I read the OP I assumed it was talking about during the day - and in that case, my dck's are all under 5 and SB is not meant for that age group. In my first response I likened it to allowing my kids to watch a movie at school meant for older kids (say PG-13) without my knowledge or permission. As a provider, I don't feel comfortable assuming what I think my DCP's would allow or not.
        My own SA kids have watched a few minutes here and there of SB (and that is mostly because I don't want them to be totally out of the loop in school), but I'm their parent and *I* decide that.

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        • momofboys
          Advanced Daycare Member
          • Dec 2009
          • 2560

          #94
          Originally posted by Play Care
          I know when I read the OP I assumed it was talking about during the day - and in that case, my dck's are all under 5 and SB is not meant for that age group. In my first response I likened it to allowing my kids to watch a movie at school meant for older kids (say PG-13) without my knowledge or permission. As a provider, I don't feel comfortable assuming what I think my DCP's would allow or not.
          My own SA kids have watched a few minutes here and there of SB (and that is mostly because I don't want them to be totally out of the loop in school), but I'm their parent and *I* decide that.
          Exactly! The kids I watch don't watch tv here - it's rare if we do.

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          • My3cents
            Daycare.com Member
            • Jan 2012
            • 3387

            #95
            Originally posted by daycare
            FYI I was being honest and was tying to relay this and was complementing her. I am not upset by anyone here. Yes, I am not able to debate well. I do feel that Willow is very smart and I guess I don't know how to post with my sense of humor coming out. Just because she was attacking me, does not mean that I am doing it back.
            Thank you for correcting me, I read into that wronglovethis

            I don't know about the part of her attacking you- I don't think she is setting out to do that to anyone but only saying her point of view. Yesterday I really got into this thread, to the point of I had to leave it and come back to it today. I have viewed it as good debate and feedback.

            Aside from the SB thing, do you know what really urks me!!!? I say this with passion... because it truly bugs me-

            commercials that are on before 9pm showing creepy stuff, inappropriate adult content. Does anyone else remember when Adult TV was after 9Pm? What happened? I personally don't want to see horror stuff in between watching Jeopardy. Killings? That crud gives me nightmares- UGH! You know most parents don't filter this at home-

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            • My3cents
              Daycare.com Member
              • Jan 2012
              • 3387

              #96
              Originally posted by daycare
              you are a fast thinker.... I really wish that I could think fast....I often reread the post and then have to try to figure them out along with the rest of the post.... often I am still wrong....

              I know I am not a dummy, but I like to try.....thanks..
              I too am a thinker and do the same. I don't know if your wrong or not, maybe just have a different take on things. We all have many facets that help build who we are and what we stand for. I too think you debate just fine and I say this often I enjoy everyone's input, no matter if I agree or not. My point of view has changed over the years on different things as times have changed and knowledge and experiences have happened for me- It's all good~

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              • My3cents
                Daycare.com Member
                • Jan 2012
                • 3387

                #97
                Originally posted by momofboys
                I'm surprised at the length of this message. I guess what surprises me the most is thid - do any of you who object so strongly to SB never watch tvI don't watch TV during the day at all during daycare hours. Unless serious news update- Night time I unwind to mindless Bravo- but I also like other stuff that is not mindless and interesting. that is just mindless jibberish simply to take a break & not have to think? I am not suggesting anyone watch tv 24/7 but my older SA children (10 & 12) watch SB occasionally & they are straight A students who are both in gifted Math classes. SB has obviously not caused their brains to turn to mush yet we don't let them watch tv for more than an hr/day. I am sure there are plenty of.other kids shows worse than SB. SB isn't meant for the PK crowd- pretty sure the rating says 7 & up
                Difference to me is that I am an adult, the kids that I take care of are not. Parents can and will let them do whatever they want on their time. My time I want to be more professional. My kids I make the rules.

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                • thetoddlerwhisper
                  Daycare.com Member
                  • Oct 2013
                  • 394

                  #98
                  no spongebob at dc but we do watch brainy baby dvds and sometimes nickjr

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                  • m.kids1301
                    Provider since 1992
                    • Sep 2012
                    • 27

                    #99
                    I absolutely hate that show! It teaches kids to be rude and disrespectful and I never let any of them watch that here. I don't allow any of those gross cartoons; Simpsons, Family Guy, Beevus & and the stupid guy, and especially South Park. Those shows are NOT for kids and in my opinion not good material for anyone.
                    sigpicMarilynn

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                    • momofboys
                      Advanced Daycare Member
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 2560

                      Originally posted by My3cents
                      Difference to me is that I am an adult, the kids that I take care of are not. Parents can and will let them do whatever they want on their time. My time I want to be more professional. My kids I make the rules.
                      Obviously. But I wasn't talking about DCK - only my own tweens (10 & 12). The kids I watch barely watch any tv here.

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