Comments on: Review: TV-B-Gone Silences Intrusive Television in Public Spaces

By: khoa

khoa — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:49:55 +0000

about my channell changer any answers pls reply to http://www.khoa_hd@yahoo.com.au THX PAL

By: khoa

khoa — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:46:07 +0000

how can i get one ,…and is there one to change channells aswell from one room to the next (pay t,v set top box) that s cause i have a foxtel box in the lounge room an only want to change channels from my bedroom, ( i think i need 2 infer red eye,one at the foxtel box an one in my bedroom t.v ) P.S – so can u help………………..

THX PAL

By: Stan M

Stan M — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:32:52 +0000

I just MUST get one of these. We had our latest TV bombardment at 8:00 this morning in the waiting room of the pain clinic where my wife is being treated. I turned off the tube, and the only other person waiting, a young woman who was sprawled across three chairs reading "People" magazine, had a hissy fit. WE were forced to choose between TV bombardment in the nice waiting room, or less comfortable seating out in the hall. Worse still, the sprawling young lady was allowed to act the part of the injured party.

What is it with so many Americans, especially the younger generations, that they cannot abide a single moment of silence, without the need to fill it with TV, iPod "music" or a pointless cell phone conversation? Are people THAT frightened to be alone with their own thoughts?

By: Mama Luxe

Mama Luxe — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:33:09 +0000

What a cool item!

As you mentioned, you would have turned it back on if anyone had protested--but they did not even notice!

Now that I have my baby, the TV just drives me insane (short trip). Too much over-stimulation--for me! I also hate the way she just stares like a zombie the few times she has seen TV.

I have had the same experience in the waiting room where no one is watching it but I keep having to rearrange myself to limit my baby's view of the TV.

The only think I watch with her sometimes is Baby Signing Time--but I prefer to have her around other babies and parents signing then with the DVD.

You know they've just found a link between early TV viewing and autism? I know, I know, what hasn't been linked to autism...And I am sure it will be a while, if ever, before they can prove or disprove a causal effect.

Regardless, TV just seems so unnecessary 90% of the time.

Next time I am somewhere and there is a TV no one is watching, I think I'll ask everyone if I can turn it off.

Wow...a product review that is actually inspiring. I will be back to read more.

By: katherine

katherine — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:55:09 +0000

heh…I want that to protect myself from the soap operas that are on volume 29 in the gym…….

By: AJ

AJ — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:17:30 +0000

Michele, it is the TV set acting as the obtrusive force in these public situations. It exposes everyone within eyesight and earshot. Have we gone so far astray in our parenting that kids need to be sedated with television in waiting rooms?

The waiting room I described was filled with magazines, books and toys. Why add TV to that mix? It's entirely unnecessary, and sometimes, unwanted.

By: Michele L.

Michele L. — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:58:05 +0000

Wow! Have we become such an obtrusive society that we feel the need to monitor what OTHER people’s children watch and don’t watch? In a public place even! I’ve been a Montessori teacher for 7 years and I’m also the mother of a 4 year old and I honestly don’t think a little Dora the Explorer in the doctor’s waiting room is going to turn a child into a brainless moron. Granted there are many american children that watch WAY too much TV, but like everything else in life, it takes healthy moderation. I have a feeling this whole anti-television thing is a lot like the anti-carb diets of a few years ago. A slice of bread once in a while isn’t going to turn you obese, nor is a little television going to make your kid the village idiot!

By: Jackie H.

Jackie H. — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:13:43 +0000

Great Review! I have to get one of these! At a recent doctor's appointment, the tv in the waiting area was so loud that I got up and turned it off. Unfortunately, the mean nurses scolded me and said that it needed to be on to protect the privacy of the patients as they were setting up their next appointments. This little device would have really come in handy!

-Jackie
teacherhacks.blogspot.com

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:01:02 +0000

My three year old daughter watches more TV than I like, but it has actually helped her. I am not a patient person and sitting and trying to teach her letters and numbers has back fired. But PBS has taught her to count to 20 and she can write her letters but she doesn't know them. She developed a love for PBS when her favorite book Curious George became a series.

I like your review for that product and your way of thinking for the most part. :)

Since your daughter is kind of shy as you said before will you be doing a piece on getting children to be less shy?

By: AJ

AJ — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:54:42 +0000

Miggy, thanks for your perspective. My point was that in lieu of the (usually) solitary act of watching TV, we engage our daughter in other pursuits. It apparently set us apart from the other 3-ish-year-olds at the party who do get their share of videos... unless you're saying those kids aren't too bright, or my daughter is exceptionally smart. I think she is average and the difference is the experiences we've provided.

And that's not to say kids can't learn from good videos (I'll even be reviewing some here in a bit), but right now we prefer more interactive methods ("interactive" meaning between people, strengthening social skills at the same time).

In my dentist example, instead of watching TV, my daughter played with a child slightly younger than her, an important act for us because she tends to be shy around new people, even little people.

I'm happy your daughter turned out great. And I haven't ruled out videos. I'm sure they'll have their place in our home at some point.