Why We Cut Off the TV

Convenience is cool, until it replaces connection.

There’s a reason parents lean on screens. They work.
TV, tablets, smartphones — they keep the kids quiet so we can get things done.
But at what cost?

We didn’t realize it until we cut the cord. Not just a screen-time limit — a full stop.
And what we found wasn’t just calmer kids.
We found connection again.

It Started With Convenience

We weren’t bad parents. Just busy ones.
TV kept the house manageable. Gave us breathing room.
But eventually, it became the default — instead of us.
And that’s when we knew it was time for a change.

The Shift We Didn’t Expect

The first few weeks were rough.
Meltdowns. Negotiations. The “but I’m bored” chorus on repeat.
But something strange happened after that…

They started playing with their toys again.
Talking more. Reading more.
And their imagination — it came back.

The house felt louder, but it was the good kind of loud.

The Hidden Cost of Screens

Here’s what we noticed when screen time went up:
– Less focus
– Shorter tempers
– Less interaction
– More defiance

It was subtle at first. But over time, it added up.
And no matter how much “educational” content we fed them, the results were the same.

Screens weren’t helping. They were hijacking

What Cutting It Off Taught Us

We’re not anti-technology. We’re pro-awareness.
TV isn’t evil. But if it starts parenting your kids for you — that’s a red flag.

Cutting it off forced us to engage.
To teach. To listen. To connect.
It wasn’t easy. But it was worth it.