Monday, April 19, 2010

Withdrawal...setting...in...

In our typical impulsive way, the husband and I agreed during th commute home - with no real thought or pause for consideration - that electronics such as computers and televisions, hand-held games and other things that flicker at us are herewith BANNED on school/work nights until after the Denizens are all in bed.

Not "except when Deadliest Catch is on." Not even "except when I have to pay this bill real quick."

I can't argue with the need to do it, especially since, as with most of the craziest schemes around here, it was MY blasted idea.

But I do wish I could just keep my mouth shut once in a danged while...

(sent from my Treo)

4 comments:

Trina said...

My parents had 'no tv/computer before dinner' when we were little. Kept that rule through high school. Worked quite well, I probably wouldn't have done any homework otherwise! Good luck!

Ms. Packrat said...

Brava! You probably spend more time with your kids than most folks, but no teevee on during family time iis a great idea.

PipneyJane said...

Who is suffering the most, you or the kids?

- Pam

Another Joan said...

Our juniors had no tv period until they were in late high school. Both tested at university level in reading in elementary school and both still head for a book over the box except during hockey playoffs!