obinna58:
■ This is not a reason, a kid can watch tv all night and still meet up fine with his/her responsibilities
Our parents got it all wrong, let’s for Christ sake move with directions and reasons

What kids can do that? You haven't spent sufficient time with kids, have you ?

The brain of a 4 or 5 year old is still developing and needs approximately 10 hours of rest each night. If insomnia is the problem, watching TV does not help but hurt..

Just either mind your business or quickly leave their house,...

BenedictAbajue:
This world is changing everyday. What the heck is accelerating this change?

Nope it seems the world just keep on changing every minute/seconds, probably this\the little kid knows it very well also to (something like make sharply watch this cartoon before)..

lovediehatelive:
So I decided to spend the weekend at my uncle's place because it has been many years I went there.


In the midnight, around 1am, I heard the television was on and I thought he forget to put it off.


So I went to the living room only to see his son of about 4-5 years old watching cartoon. I was shocked and asked him to go and sleep, which he grudgingly agreed.


Now, early morning around 5am or so, same thing happened. I want to the living room and saw him there.


This time he refused to go to bed.


I later found out that's how he does. I wonder if he ever sleeps at night.

The parents are not even bothered, but I'm worried. When we were growing up, who are you to stay awake past 9pm watching TV? Not to talk about waking up at night. Even in the day time you better not be caught idling away on front of the TV when others are busy.

This one just comes to the living room anytime he likes and puts on the TV.

Is this how kids of nowadays behave?

Just know that the world has changed a lot.

What type of home is that? It's as good as if there's no father in that house.

lovediehatelive:
So I decided to spend the weekend at my uncle's place because it has been many years I went there.


In the midnight, around 1am, I heard the television was on and I thought he forget to put it off.


So I went to the living room only to see his son of about 4-5 years old watching cartoon. I was shocked and asked him to go and sleep, which he grudgingly agreed.


Now, early morning around 5am or so, same thing happened. I want to the living room and saw him there.


This time he refused to go to bed.


I later found out that's how he does. I wonder if he ever sleeps at night.

The parents are not even bothered, but I'm worried. When we were growing up, who are you to stay awake past 9pm watching TV? Not to talk about waking up at night. Even in the day time you better not be caught idling away on front of the TV when others are busy.

This one just comes to the living room anytime he likes and puts on the TV.

Is this how kids of nowadays behave?

his parents are not helping at all

You are an Aláṣẹ ju. You went on a WEEKEND and you'd expect him to go to bed early. As a child, I wasnt particularly allowed to sleep late, but I wasn't banned either, in so far it was the weekend. I woke up very early on Saturday mornings to watch the early morning cartoons they'd show before I did my chores. So why all this noise?

Kobojunkie:
What kids can do that? You haven't spent sufficient time with kids, have you ?

The brain of a 4 or 5 year old is still developing and needs approximately 10 hours of rest each night. If insomnia is the problem, watching TV does not help but hurt..

Good reason but what if he can the kid can still complete his/her duties, does that mean watch tv at midnight is not a problem?

Abeg, leave the boy and enjoy your stay. If not, you may not be welcomed there next time.

lovediehatelive:
So I decided to spend the weekend at my uncle's place because it has been many years I went there.


In the midnight, around 1am, I heard the television was on and I thought he forget to put it off.


So I went to the living room only to see his son of about 4-5 years old watching cartoon. I was shocked and asked him to go and sleep, which he grudgingly agreed.


Now, early morning around 5am or so, same thing happened. I want to the living room and saw him there.


This time he refused to go to bed.


I later found out that's how he does. I wonder if he ever sleeps at night.

The parents are not even bothered, but I'm worried. When we were growing up, who are you to stay awake past 9pm watching TV? Not to talk about waking up at night. Even in the day time you better not be caught idling away on front of the TV when others are busy.

This one just comes to the living room anytime he likes and puts on the TV.

Is this how kids of nowadays behave?

Wow, that's nice.
He's like me.
I had same experience, watching cartoons till dawn too, I'm certain that child is genuis. Just guide him by getting him to also read as much as he watches those cartoons.

obinna58:
■ Good reason but what if he can the kid can still complete his/her duties, does that mean watch tv at midnight is not a problem?

A 4 or 5 year old brain can't. It has not developed to the point of being able to handle such strain.

Exodus15v11:
Not at all. Who is that?

A young amazing teacher of word of God.

Truth234:
■ A young amazing teacher of word of God.

How did you arrive at the conclusion that he is amazing? Of what value are his teachings if in the end, the signs that Jesus Christ said would follow all those who believe in Him are missing?

Kobojunkie:
A 4 or 5 year old brain can't. It has not developed to the point of being able to handle such strain.

That’s not your problem, your problem is african mental ignorance, he/she can not watch tv at midnight because they did same thing to you

Let’s learn to correct past mistakes, I even see some parents not allowing their kids to use phones because they’re not of certain age

Very shameful

obinna58:
■ That’s not your problem, your problem is african mental ignorance, he/she can not watch tv at midnight because they did same thing to you. Let’s learn to correct past mistakes, I even see some parents not allowing their kids to use phones because they’re not of certain age. Very shameful

Who are the "they" that did what to you abeg? And since when did the recommendations for 4-6- year old brains published by WebMD become subjected to your African mental ignorance?

3-6 Years Old: 10 - 12 hours per day

Children at this age typically go to bed between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and wake up around 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., just as they did when they were younger. At age 3, most children are still napping, while at age 5, most are not. Naps gradually become shorter, as well. New sleep problems do not usually develop after age 3.

7-12 Years Old: 10 - 11 hours per day

At these ages, with social, school, and family activities, bedtimes gradually become later and later, with most 12-years-olds going to bed at about 9 p.m. There is still a wide range of bedtimes, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., as well as total sleep times, from 9 to 12 hours, although the average is only about 9 hours.

12-18 Years Old: 8 - 9 hours per day

Sleep needs remain just as vital to health and well-being for teenagers as when they were younger. It turns out that many teenagers actually may need more sleep than in previous years. However, for many teenagers social pressures conspire against getting the proper amount and quality of sleep.
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/sleep-children

Kobojunkie:
Who are the "they" that did what to you abeg? And since when did the recommendations for 4-6- year old brains published by WebMD become subjected to your African mental ignorance?

I’m not surprised you can’t connect dots

All I’m saying is learn to relearn, throw away some stupid unreasonable emotional discipline taught by our parents, many people in Africa lack directions and hardly identifies right and wrong because of what we are taught

obinna58:
■ I’m not surprised you can’t connect dots. All I’m saying is learn to relearn, throw away some stupid unreasonable emotional discipline taught by our parents, many people in Africa lack directions and identifies right and wrong because of what we are taught

Learn to re-learn what exactly? Experts agree that a 5-year old brain is not capable of what you claim but you refuse their verdict in order that you can continue to spew venom against people in Africa and lack of direction.... are you certain you are OK in the head at all?

Kobojunkie:
Learn to re-learn what exactly? Experts agree that a 5-year old brain is not capable of what you claim but you refuse their verdict in order that you can continue to spew venom against people in Africa and lack of direction.... are you certain you are OK in the head at all?

The thread is not talking about experts agreement, you’re probably an f gender

Form a routine with children for cartoon watching and stick to it, it's that simple.

As young as 4-5 they understand the routine.

A child needs appropriate amount of sleep, if an adult does all night movie, you get affected not to talk of a child.

izonborn098:
It is good to pet lover or child'' but everything has limit. After now he will indulge in other bad things since nobody cares, if he begin to use phone that is where the main problem will come.
This same lifestyle spoil my uncle's second son, that guy now always on colos. U can't give ur child 100% freedom in the name of pet' caution him when necessary.

That's it o.

And when he grows up and can't be controlled, the parents will start blaming village people. Instead of them to iron him straight now that he is still a kid

ahnie:
Na as dem take train ham!

Them need to change am o

illicit:
That boy will hate u sha

Who he wan see hate.

I don run leave am and his parents. Na when he grow he go hate them

Franzinni:
The ability to say NO is one of the greatest tools in the life of an individual... The parents are clueless of the wrong they are doing to that kid.

I'm totally disappointed with them.

Exodus15v11:
This your title is fear-inducing, as if the child is in some kinda danger.

As for the child's TV-watching, it's up to his parents to parent him. If they want to spoil him and let him do what he wants at 5-years old, that's their prerogative. They're the ones who will suffer the consequences lateron when they can no longer control him.

Forget story. They won't suffer it alone. It's like a ripple effect. It will affect those around, the community and much more.

It is good they instill discipline now that he is just growing up. Time will come when they can't change him again.

Nice2023:
U are right man.

My brother's children used to stay awake all night playing games and during the day,the house will be very calm and quiet ,meaning they are sleeping.


Modern day parenting is the reason some children abuse adults at will.

I'm telling you.

I'm not against technology or a posh life, what I frown at is throwing morals and basic principles of life to the wind all in the name of wokeness.

There's an order things work in this universe, and from age to age the principle remains the same.

With their wokeness they're trying to put things off balance. But nature will overcome.

DevilishMan:
Only poor man fit come somebody house dey set rules.

Nna anyi sacrifce don drop quote

But watin dey inspired this kind vawulence names you dey answer.

Verywickedgoat
Heartlessman

Tinububalls:
How does he pay attention in class?
One of the reasons children do go to bed early, is to have a clear mind in class the next day.
That child will turn out to be an olodo.

That's it o. At this age there are certain skills he needs to be developing to sharpen his brain.

lovediehatelive:
So I decided to spend the weekend at my uncle's place because it has been many years I went there.


In the midnight, around 1am, I heard the television was on and I thought he forget to put it off.


So I went to the living room only to see his son of about 4-5 years old watching cartoon. I was shocked and asked him to go and sleep, which he grudgingly agreed.


Now, early morning around 5am or so, same thing happened. I want to the living room and saw him there.


This time he refused to go to bed.


I later found out that's how he does. I wonder if he ever sleeps at night.

The parents are not even bothered, but I'm worried. When we were growing up, who are you to stay awake past 9pm watching TV? Not to talk about waking up at night. Even in the day time you better not be caught idling away on front of the TV when others are busy.

This one just comes to the living room anytime he likes and puts on the TV.

Is this how kids of nowadays behave?

Let me not defend his action here

But I want to believe that when children are on holidays

They wake up anytime of the night to catch up with cartoon and don't be surprise you will wake up to prepare for work and see them watching cartoon

They usually do so during any holidays

Instead of tv buy your kids books let them see it touch it and smell it.

Rich men have libraries poor men have big TV.

The man who can read but does not read is no difference than the illiterate bum on the street.

Knowledge without action is worthless.

Knowledge is not power it's the application of knowledge that gives power.

Children don't do what parents tell them they do what their parents do.

If you decide to raise a kids without teaching them about money integrity and business you'll likely pay a huge price.

lovediehatelive:
So I decided to spend the weekend at my uncle's place because it has been many years I went there.


In the midnight, around 1am, I heard the television was on and I thought he forget to put it off.


So I went to the living room only to see his son of about 4-5 years old watching cartoon. I was shocked and asked him to go and sleep, which he grudgingly agreed.


Now, early morning around 5am or so, same thing happened. I want to the living room and saw him there.


This time he refused to go to bed.


I later found out that's how he does. I wonder if he ever sleeps at night.

The parents are not even bothered, but I'm worried. When we were growing up, who are you to stay awake past 9pm watching TV? Not to talk about waking up at night. Even in the day time you better not be caught idling away on front of the TV when others are busy.

This one just comes to the living room anytime he likes and puts on the TV.

Is this how kids of nowadays behave?

Not the kid's fault. All kids if given the opportunity would want to watch TV from dusk till dawn and from dawn till dusk again! It is up to parents to determine when TV should be switched off at night and switched on during the day.
I don't subscribe my cable TV when schools are in session as I don't always stay at home during the day in order to prevent them from watching TV so that their home work wouldn't be neglected.
During the holidays, TV must be switched off by 11pm till the next day. And it wouldn't be switched on until I leave home in the morning.

Honestly I don't think there's anything wrong with that kid. All the comments on this thread are from programmed minds

LikeAking:


Dragging in religion to solve real life problems?

Naaa!!

Every thing no be God mata.

Do you know why many Nigerian students can't perform well academically?

Do you know why Nigerians are easy to be corrupted or oppressed?

And that is one of the lessons. Everything na God matter.

For example when i was in school, i knew i was intelligent but on exam days i find it very difficult writing down the answers. The words would fail me but the answers would be playing football in my mind.

Because of that i would use power and force to pour it down and then i would just manage to pass.

And this followed me up to year 3 when i became much more serious with God.

And then Satan still struck and made sure that a lecturer gave me an F where i even got a " D ". And my house is a no sorting house, so what kind of future was i gonna get if things continue like this, if you were in my shoes and you were 21 year old for a 5 year course?

So now you should understand why i am passionate for God, for HE SAVED ME AND NOW AND NOW I AM LIVING MY DREAMS, HAVING ALL THAT I WANTED AND LIFE IS VERY GOOD EVEN IF FUEL IS N1550 per litre.

And that is why i verily testify that no one can have a good life and sweet living without God.

All people would get is just a mere existence and a getting by which is why Nigerians and the world would always be living a life full of complainings and in the end regrets.