Do you suspect someone in your family, maybe even yourself, is watching too much TV? Is the TV in your home taking on an addictive quality? Then perhaps you need to assess how much TV is really being watched and evaluate if it is too much.
While the American Association of Pediatrics recommends children watch no more than two hours of TV per day, there are no recommended limits for adults. Below are some signs you might want to be on the lookout for:
Is the TV always on, during all waking moments?
Is TV interfering with your sleep? Do you stay up late watching and feel tired almost every morning? Is your work productivity affected?
Do you regularly choose TV over social interactions with others?
Does almost everything in your life take a backseat to TV, including paying bills, housework, etc.The whole story can be found at http://comingoutwriting.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/tv-is-crap-or-is-it/?
Do all meals take place in front of the TV?
If you answered yes to several of these questions, then you might want to consider cutting down on your viewing time. TV offers many useful and meaningful programs, but too much of a good thing can be bad for you. If you have difficulty cutting down your viewing to a healthy level, you may want to seek help from a professional.