03-19-2006, 04:29 PM
Drop the word Muslim from the original post, and it would work for absolutely anyone of any religion.
TV has its good points, it can educate an inform, entertain and bring pleasure. But it certainly has its bad points, and if you have children it definitely needs monitoring. Not just what they watch, but how much. The problem with TV, and the reason it is so popular, is that takes away the need to think, and thats the last thing you want in children. My young nephew used to love 'Blues Clues', and he used to watch when I looked after him. After the program we would then play it out together, looking for clues around the house etc. Best thing I ever bought was sticky paper, and printing little blue paw prints on it :D
I have some really fond memories of power cuts,from when I was a kid. No TV, or lights. A dozen candles flickering around the room, and the whole family playing a board game, interacting in a way that TV actively stops.