Hi guys,

Dh and I are in the process of finally moving out of my parents place. I have for the past year or so been saying to him that I don't want a television at our place when we move out and he's ok with that. I have my reasons and motivations for this and don't judge anybody who has a television at home. I am a bit old fashioned in many respects and I just don't want family time to be sitting around a tele watching a movie or show. I want my kids to find ways to entertain themselves that doesn't involve the internet, a computer or the tele. Call me bizarre and out of whack but that's just what I want to do.

I know there are some people who don't have a television at home or they never watch it so I'm wondering if anyone here has had experience with not having a tele and if they found they coped alright without one? I grew up watching television so although I am adamant about not having one I worry about how I'll cope.

Any thoughts/input is appreciated .