Televisions in the bedroom: the perks and perils

by Shelley Murphy (follow)

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Once confined to the living room the television has now taken up residence in many other rooms of the house. It is not uncommon for both adults and children in the household to have their own television in their bedrooms.



There are many arguments for such a move, such as cutting out arguments over television viewing, and providing the opportunity to spend some quality time with yourself.

With any situation there is positive and negative aspects so what are some of the negative consequences of having your television in the bedroom?



1. There are studies which suggest that too much television viewing interrupts your sleep cycles.

2. How you spend the last moments before sleep are important. Is watching a horror movie or the late night news the kindest thing you can do for your mind before you go to sleep?

3. Our lives are extremely busy and there is little opportunity for regrouping and reflection; the time spent staring at the television could be used for reflection or even meditation.

4. The opportunity for uninterrupted and intimate conversation is lost if you are both staring at re-runs of M.A.S.H.

5. Studies show that couples without television in the bedroom not only have sex more often, the sex is better. It is amazing what can be achieved when you give something your undivided attention!



6. No television gives you one less thing to dust.

7. It is suggested that the best use for your bedroom is sex or sleep.

8. With no television you will be able to read more good books.

9. Increased electricity costs because of extra viewing or because you regularly fall asleep with the television on.

10. One less television is one less expense, and one less item heading for land fill.

11. There are schools of thought which think excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation is not good for the developing brain (children) or the adult brain.

As with everything in life it is important to make your decisions with all the facts at hand. You might decide that the television is an essential piece of furniture in your bedroom. It is possible to do so with some limits around usage, and having conversations before you turn it on. Alternatively you might decide that it is not an essential piece of decor.

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