We have a TV that's only for movies. It isn't even hooked up to an antenna. They get 1 movie a week and that's it. There are other, more constructive things for them to do.
I notice if I'm moody that the tv is on more. It saves them from having to hear me nag and complain!! But honestly for the most part, I hate when the tv is on!!!
__________________ Why treat someone like a priority when all they see you as is an option?
Its usually on. My son balances his time playing outside with just watching tv/playing video games. Sometimes I wish he'd just stay inside for a change.
I prefer that he stay inside during the hot summer days and watch tv, then when the sun is going down he can go out and play for a while.