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From: susan@madvax.UUCP (Susan Finkelman)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Dumb question about tv
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Date: Thu, 13-Feb-86 12:00:15 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb 13 12:00:15 1986
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> > I will be a parent in a few weeks and would like to ask the following
> > question:
> > 
> > Neither my wife nor I watch much regular television besides the news.  Given
> > a free night, we would visit, see a movie, watch sports, etc., etc., etc.
> > 
> > On the other hand, I don't think either of us are vehemently opposed to tv.
> > 
> > I've thought recently that once there is a baby, it will be harder to get
> > out for entertainment, maybe it would be pleasant to have a colour
> > television and cable for a better selection of movies and sports.
> > 
> > As we are students, this represents a big expenditure.  Especially I would
> > like to hear from people with similar views about tv.
> 
I enjoy tv, and watch several hours every week, usually after the kid
is in bed.  It's pleasant while folding wash or mending.  Look for a
'reconditioned' tv.  They're often much cheaper & often have a 
guarantee.  Don't expect, though, that there will be much that you'll
want your kid to see.  

  Susan Finkelman
	{zehntel,amd,fortune,resonex,rtech}!varian!susan