The first time I used the TV to distract (使分散注意力) my daughter, I felt like a bad parent; I convinced myself I was a “bad” mom. However, these days I believe the opposite to be true. Screen time makes me a better mom.

Now I know what most of you might be thinking: That’s ridiculous. Only crappy (糟糕的) parents rely on the screen to care for their kids. Then again, experts suggest parents limit media use. And while I do not doubt experts, there are things they fail to consider.

Like most 6-year-olds, my daughter gets worked up and excited easily and watching a cartoon gives her a chance to shut off her mind. And there are other reasons— more selfish reasons. I am a work-from-work mom, and giving her screen time gives me “me”time. I’m able to write while she watches TV. And while this may sound bad, I believe I am helping my daughter realize she should rely on herself. When Mommy works, she gets her own snacks, drinks and toys.

There are other benefits, too. TV has also taught my daughter. Thanks to “super Why”,she knew her alphabet at age 2, and thanks to “Sesame Street”, she was able to count to 20 by age 3. Also I use the screen as a great incentive. My daughter earns “IPad time” when she completes tasks, e.g., making her bed earns 15minutes while doing her homework gets her 30.

Of course, I have a few rules. During meals, the TV is off; all programs must be supervised; on weekdays, she is limited to two hours maximum. So remember: It doesn’t matter what our kids watch; it matters what they do, what they say, what they feel and how they act, and only you know what is best for them.

【小题1】What can be learned about the author’s opinion about screen time?

A．It fails to take kids into consideration.	B．It is welcome by most crappy parents.
C．It challenges a popular belief.	D．It corresponds with experts.

【小题2】How can screen time be good for kids of mothers working at home?

A．It gives them topics to discuss with friends.	B．It gives them some easy time.
C．It enables them to keep their spirits up.	D．It helps them become independent.

【小题3】What does the underlined word “incentive” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．encouragement	B．relaxation
C．idea producer	D．learning tool

【小题4】Which of the following might the author agree with ?

A．Science and technology are primary strength.

B．A man is good-for-nothing until he is educated.

C．Nothing can be acquired without rules.

D．Each coin has two sides.