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I Ditched Netflix and Disney+ for VHS Tapes. My Kids Fight Less.
Business Insider • • technology
Key Points:
- After her youngest child was born, Mariah Smith limited her older children's screen time by hiding the smart TV remote following an incident where her 8-year-old viewed a frightening horror film trailer.
- She introduced older technology like VHS tapes, a boombox with CDs, and Game Boys, which her children found engaging and refreshing compared to modern devices.
- Using VHS tapes allowed Mariah to fully vet content, preventing exposure to inappropriate ads or YouTube videos, and helped reduce sibling arguments and agitation among her kids.
- The slower pace and limited options of VHS viewing made it easier for her children to disengage from TV without tantrums, fostering more creativity and calmer behavior.
- Mariah noticed personal benefits from the reduced screen time, including feeling less overwhelmed, and has since added DVDs for more variety, appreciating the slower, more controlled media consumption for her family.
