A few days ago I did something totally invigorating, completely freeing, and oh-so-very good. No, it wasn't a trip to the spa complete with mudbath and all day massage, though that does sound pretty darn good. I did something much more simple and much closer to home...I got rid of Disney channel (and Nick, Disney XD, and ABC Family)!!
What prompted this complete purge of my children's entertainment choices, you ask? Well, perhaps it was the annoying characters, or the disrespectful way these children speak to adults? Or maybe it had something to do with how dumb most of the adults are on these shows? It could have had a little to do with the completely inappropriate commercials shown during the children's shows? (ABC Family...I'm talking to you here). I can answer honestly it was all of the above and so much more. And why I didn't think to do this earlier, I have no idea!
I simply blocked the channels and made it where they don't even show up on the guide. The next day I heard the inevitable, "Mom, something's wrong with the t.v." whine. But after explaining that those channels were no longer available, the kids haven't complained about it once! Who knew it would be so simple? Now...give me a little time and this sneaky mama may be able to get rid of the dish completely :)
What prompted this complete purge of my children's entertainment choices, you ask? Well, perhaps it was the annoying characters, or the disrespectful way these children speak to adults? Or maybe it had something to do with how dumb most of the adults are on these shows? It could have had a little to do with the completely inappropriate commercials shown during the children's shows? (ABC Family...I'm talking to you here). I can answer honestly it was all of the above and so much more. And why I didn't think to do this earlier, I have no idea!
I simply blocked the channels and made it where they don't even show up on the guide. The next day I heard the inevitable, "Mom, something's wrong with the t.v." whine. But after explaining that those channels were no longer available, the kids haven't complained about it once! Who knew it would be so simple? Now...give me a little time and this sneaky mama may be able to get rid of the dish completely :)
