We decided to turn off our cable. We realized that we consistently use cable for two things: football and "Phineas and Ferb." And it seemed a little excessive to pay $45/month for a seasonal sport and a weekly family show. What has been interesting is the mind shift for the kids. It seems that simply saying we no longer have cable has created a changed attitude towards life. Even though we watched very little TV, their creative use of time has expanded exponentially.
My personal favorite use of time would be the "Warm Wash Game:"
Abigail, Keats and Aidan slip one of their stuffed animals into the dryer when placing the wet clothes in. Then, they turn out the main light, turn on a flashlight, and watch their stuffed animal going round and round in the dryer. It is definitely not a game played while we were a cable-connected family!
The original intention was to let go of cable temporarily. But as I watch the kids think outside the TV box, I am wondering if this will actually become a permanent change. So far, we haven't missed it at all.
My personal favorite use of time would be the "Warm Wash Game:"
Abigail, Keats and Aidan slip one of their stuffed animals into the dryer when placing the wet clothes in. Then, they turn out the main light, turn on a flashlight, and watch their stuffed animal going round and round in the dryer. It is definitely not a game played while we were a cable-connected family!
The original intention was to let go of cable temporarily. But as I watch the kids think outside the TV box, I am wondering if this will actually become a permanent change. So far, we haven't missed it at all.
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