TV is gone, 3.5 YO and us parents are very happy

I have nothing against TV. I grew up with it. I watch about 3-5 hrs/week. My wife watches 0 hrs/week and has never been a fan. Our 3.5 year old son is obsessed with it. We tried to limit it to two 20-30-min shows per day from netflix. However, his fits and tantrums were becoming ever more stressful for us to endure. Every time the TV would go off we'd get to hear it for 15-30 minutes.Wife took him to her parents house in the midwest for three weeks this summer. They never watched TV there. When they got home, the TV was gone (covered in the garage). The tantrums are gone too. He has asked about the TV 2-3 times in the past three weeks but not whined or cried. He seems happier overall. Wife and I are much happier. I was worried that I would have less time to prepare meals and get myself ready in the mornings but it hasn't been a problem. Whereas before he'd wake up at 6 AM demanding TV. Now he sleeps later, wakes up, and starts playing with his toys.He still watches TV when he is at his grandma's house twice a week. And because he doesn't watch at home, I don't really care about his TV habits at grandma's anymore. He doesn't have a tablet or phone or anything. Our house has become completely analog for him. I'm sure we'll bring the TV back eventually. For now, it was a good decision for us. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2LqzKP2