I have the same gut reaction, but as counterpoint, I know some people that grew up with parents that really restricted viewing- not &#x27;no tv at all&#x27;, but close enough.<p>Later, the parents conceded that the media blackout backfired, as their kid couldn&#x27;t relate to a lot of the things their peers were talking about- even if it is &#x27;pointless bullshit&#x27;. They weren&#x27;t like a social pariah or anything, but to this day, they feel uncomfortable in those conversations where you recall tv&#x2F;movies growing up.<p>Not really defending tv, but there&#x27;s probably a good middle ground that lets the kid still participate in their culture.