I love tv. It's probably why I look the way I look.

Often, especially if I am home alone, it is on simply as background noise. I listen to television as much as I watch television. I also ALWAYS have the closed captioning on. So I read tv more than I watch it. I'm always reading, so this way I can do both. In fact, during commercials, I usually mute the tv and read. Commercials are too loud and obnoxious for me.

As far as tv and kids...tv should not be a babysitter. I believe in moderation. Some tv is good for kids. Depending on the show and the kids. I had a friend in high school whose parents didn't own a television. She simply went to friend's houses to watch tv. She knew more about shows on tv than most kids with televisions.

I guess I am just one of those annoying people who like their tv. It doesn't run my life, but I enjoy having it around. I also use my tv as my stereo. Since I don't have a stereo, I just turn the digital cable to a music station and I am set.