when, oh when do they learn?

[lucypevensie]

When do kids learn to stand out of the way when the TV is on? We don't worship the TV in our house, but once in a while we like to watch a program. The kids want to be near us, I understand that--really I understand that. Why do they always stop and stand in front of the TV so that you have to say "excuse me" several times? I suppose they either want our attention or else they are just being children. Like I said, we do not worship TV, so I don't think they are vying for our attention. TV is OFF as soon as the show is over. I think they're just being kids. What are some ideas that help kids learn this simple rule of politelness?

 

[kimmee]

My brother does that all the time!and I mean all the time, my mom would tell my brother not to stand infront of the tv to get her attention, so everytime he did it she would not say anything to him and act like he wasnt there, when he finally noticed what she was doing he would walk up to her and thats when she would talk to him. you can try that.

 

[JOYfulbeliever]

Never. My grandmother does this to me to this day. All I do is look at her and laugh.

 

[Prettynink]

Just mount it on the ceiling

 

[NathanStinson]

yeah get a flat paneled one and attach it to the ceiling

 

but then they'd get on top of you

 

[wrench_twister]

I have a 14 year old in the house,and it never quits, trust me. I have found if I pretend not to be intrested in the program, they never bother *shrugs*

WT

 

[sklippstein]

i don't have that problem.......yet, but my 2 year old picks the time when i'm on the phone to whine, cry, climb on me, or get into something she knows she's not suppose to.....*sigh*

 

[BeanMak]

::::humming:::::
The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind... the answer is blowing in the wind....

 

[luckiecharms]

Stand in front of the TV when they are watching one of their shows so they keep having to tell you to move. Then tell them thats what it is like when you guys are watching a show and they are in the way.

 

[lucypevensie]

Originally posted by luckiecharms
Stand in front of the TV when they are watching one of their shows so they keep having to tell you to move. Then tell them thats what it is like when you guys are watching a show and they are in the way.

I just might try somehting like this.

 

[fieldmouse3]

Originally posted by luckiecharms
Stand in front of the TV when they are watching one of their shows so they keep having to tell you to move. Then tell them thats what it is like when you guys are watching a show and they are in the way.

My mom has threatened to either do this or make tons of noise when one of my siblings is watching something I don't know how many times, but has never actually done it!