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Just learning to be who I am..but still trying to find out who that is.
Love my kids, of which I have 6
Some are now homeschooled, and some are not.
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Rocksinmydryer.net is doing a reverse wfmw and I am so glad. I was hoping this would come soon.
I had so many questions and so many things I wanted help for.
Most I have forgotten.
I do have one very important question though.
I want to start getting my kids to watch wholesome movies and shows.
My question is: What are some good family wholesome movies and How do you wean your kids from the stuff on tv and the movies.
I know I am the mom and I have the final say, but I want them to be happy and enjoy these changes.
We had a family meeting one evening in which we read from the book "Way to be". The chapter we read was Be Clean..and I challenged my family to stop watching shows with foul language or undesired topics. The oldest one actually said he would not except my challenge.
I tried to tell them that I too like some shows that I was going to give up..and that it will be hard for all of us.
In fact, all I could find on tv that evening were some silent films on TCM.
Help...
I went to the library and got some movies like Pippi Longstocking and some pbs shows but it was like pulling teeth.
I really want to make this change and my heart was broken that I received so much resistance.
Any ideas will be very helpful. |
Posted: 11:01 PM, Jan. 8, 2008 |
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Thanks for the ideas you commented at my blog. I'd check out screen it to see if you approve of movies before you bring them home. Also I'd check out like focus on the family etc for reputable sources for good stuff to watch. Good luck and great idea for improving viewing habits. Growing up I swear our family had rented every family movie at the local video store. And i mean every one, including the really stupid ones.
Thanks again, Angela at The Rock Pile |
Posted by Anonymous at 12:30 AM, Jan. 9, 2008 |
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This is kind of up my alley. We got rid of our tv years ago before the kids came along. We do have a few videos we enjoy.
1. Road to Avonlea
2. Little House on the Prairie
3. Almost anything about wildlife and farms.
4. Gaither Gospel videos.
Really the best thing is to shut off the tv until it is not such a habit and then only allow quality things. I do know it's hard though. Good luck. |
Posted by Q&Q at 12:55 AM, Jan. 9, 2008 |
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| We actually had this discussion over the Christmas break with my in-laws. There really aren't the family friendly movies (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Swiss Family Robinson, etc.) any more. At my house, my husband and I use the TV mostly for educational purposes like watching HGTV, TLC, Food Network, etc. but that'd probably be even worth. Good luck. |
Posted by Anonymous at 8:03 AM, Jan. 9, 2008 |
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www.pluggedinonline.com is the best resource I've found for reviewing movies from a christian perspective! They list everything at all that could possibly be offensive.
We love to watch the classics in our house, and we're quite partial to musicals. The Little House on the Prairie series is also a favorite.
Hope this has been a bit of a help!
~Flibby
www.stay-at-home-daughters.blogspot.com |
Posted by Anonymous at 8:16 AM, Jan. 9, 2008 |
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| I use pluggedinonline.com from Focus on the Family to screen movies and DVDs. The times I haven't used it, I have sincerely regretted it. It also provides things to talk about with the older ones. My little sister taped some shows for us so we could watch them over and over as well. |
Posted by Mamabug at 8:19 AM, Jan. 9, 2008 |
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| My opinion, take it for what it's worth. Sometimes as Christians we have to just cut something off. It won't feel good. It will be hard. It will really require something of us. My personal approach would be to just get rid of it all together. Don't give anyone a choice. We are temples of the Holy Spirit, and sometimes that requires more than we want to give. But it's for our best and His Glory. |
Posted by BJ @ freedomfiles.homeschooljournal.net at 8:35 AM, Jan. 9, 2008 |
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http://sahmmysays.blogspot.com
For toddlers/preschoolers I've recently discovered Word World (animals created with the letters of their names) and Super Why (Superhero kids who love to read!) on PBS. Good family programming is hard to come by--even movies like Annie have kids acting up--my 3 year old son watched this yesterday and asked why the girl was sliding down the banister! I told him it's because she's an orphan and doesn't have a Mommy and Daddy to tell her that's wrong. So my advice would be to watch all shows and movies With your kids--that way if any issues present themselves you can discuss them immediately. As for your oldest who does not want to follow the new rules, just remember that you're the boss of your TV. Nobody ever died from not being allowed to watch a favorite show. |
Posted by SAHMMy Says at 10:07 AM, Jan. 9, 2008 |
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We just pulled the plug one day. We took our only television to Goodwill and a great sadness came upon the land, with much weeping and gnashing of teeth. My husband and I confessed to our children that we had sinned in allowing our family to view things that were uwholesome and unprofitable, and asked their forgiveness. We then fasted from all electronics (radio, iPod, computer, GameBoy, CD player, etc.) for 40 days. During that time, we learned Scripture as a family, sang hymns to my marginal piano playing and read a lot of books.
The kids didn't enjoy or endorse the change, and we never entered into negotiations with them. It was, simply, the right thing to do and we did it. Disrespectful behavior was dealt with, and selfish attitudes were disciplined.
Now we have a television which is turned on 3 or 4 times a month, and only for a specific purpose. My husband and I no longer compromise our convictions on entertainment choices, and we've never regretted our decision. Our kids read, play board games, make crafts, cook, sew, construct forts, collect insects, put on plays, and daydream. I wouldn't have it any other way. |
Posted by Dana at 2:35 PM, Jan. 9, 2008 |
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I don't know how old your kids are but my first suggestion would be to cut out the cable. Not the tv altogether.. just the extra stations. Not only will you be thrilled with the choices on PBS but paying a $12 cable bill might thrill you. :)
I would then put a restriction on all tv watching. PBS would be allowed whenever they like but any other shows will have to be approved. There are some fantastic shows on PBS and you can get them more interested in the shows by letting them play on PBSKids.org.
It is hard to make such a big change in a family but you are doing as you feel convicted. Stick to it. Best of luck to you! |
Posted by Anonymous at 8:14 PM, Jan. 10, 2008 |
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WOW! Look at all the comments! :)
I bought a TV Guardian which helps with the stupid stuff that seems to only bother me, like taking the Lords name in vain. It replaces questionable words with more acceptable ones in closed captioning. My husband, our worst TV offender, hates it, but oh well. I can not rule my husband but at least the words aren't audible anymore.
I will not watch anything R rated and the kids are not allowed to either. They also may not watch MTV and sometimes CMT is out as well. I blocked all R rated content on the TV.
Sissy loves the Disney channel, Hannah Montana and The Suite Life of Zach and Cody. I have not seen anything offensive there.
None of the kids give me a hard time, but Sissy is mentally about 4 and Coder, though 15, has never rebelled. The older boys would not like it, but they don't live here. My husband supports it as far as the kids go. |
Posted by wanderingose at 9:15 PM, Jan. 10, 2008 |
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Thanks so much
Thank you all so much for all your ideas. I am going to look into the links that were provided and also check out the movie ideas.
I had some of the same thoughts like Little House on the praire, etc, but what would be good for older boys.
This is very hard for us as we are like couch potatoes. = (
If I had any guts I would just cut the tv off completely.
I guess its step by step.
Thanks again
Linda |
Posted by sillysiller at 9:48 PM, Jan. 10, 2008 |
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I just watched "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" the other day for about the 100th time. You can't go wrong with old-fashioned musicals. "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" (in case you don't know, it's about the real Molly Brown, a survivor of the Titanic) is another I love. I'm really big on anything by Rogers & Hammerstein.
I can't help you with TV shows. The youngest person here is 17. I'm a big Law & Order fan. I'll tell you something that annoys me. Movies with the "F" word every other sentence. I mean, I know that mafia types don't say 'gee, golly' but I think filling in space with tons of curse words is nothing but lazy writing. It isn't necessary. Of course there was some cursing in "The Godfather"--that is the lifestyle--but at least it wasn't ridiculous. My husband isn't bothered by it, but I'll walk out of the room shaking my head.
At least, though, you know an "R" rated movie is for adults. I love the Shrek movies, but am disappointed at some of the 'double entendres.' Again, so NOT necessary. I'm entertained by the movie and I don't need the token mild dirty joke--even if it does go over the average child's head! I see this phenomenon way too often in movies.
Good luck in your search. I think the pendulum is going to swing in the other direction pretty soon. People are just getting fed up with not being able to find acceptable entertainment for any age child.
BTW...I'm Mom2fur of the blog Sortafrugal.blogspot.com. I hope you can visit me there! |
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