Communication Blockers – The TV
Communication Blockers – The TV
Aug 24Yesterday we discussed how busy the day to day family life can be. We need to make each day count and not just live for the weekend or those vacation days. So often it is easy to pass the time or just attempt to relax in front of the TV. But this is another thing that can become a communication blocker if we don’t set up boundaries around it.
It can be a fun family night to pop popcorn and have a movie night. We cannot however depend on the television to be our only source of family entertainment. The family obviously won’t be communicating if they are all zoned out in front of the TV. Have a family game night when every one is done with their homework or think of another fun activity where the family can interact.
Another place the TV should not be allowed is the dinner table. Dinner can be a great segue from the craziness of everyone’s day into the relaxation of the evening. But if the TV is on, even in the background, it will distract everyone from talking about their day.
