Thanks ladies for all the responses. Certainly hadn't wanted to sound judgemental as I totally believe that everyone should raise their children in the way that they see fit. Like everything to do with our children what will work for one doesn't necessarily work for another. I was interested in finding out how other mothers viewed children watching TV.

I guess over the weekend I was just a little shocked as to the amount that the TV was on and was a bit concerned as to whether it could be harmful or not given that like a few of you have mentioned it is not recommended when children are young. He has only just turned one so I guess as he gets older he will get more interested in doing other things too. Kaz to answer your question I understand the watching of TV originally came about as it was a way to be able to get him to eat his meals and then just expanded from there.