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Did not watch TV growing up. Limited my children's TV viewing when we had one in the house, allowing very few cartoons. There are so many more worthwhile ways for a child to spend their time than on senseless cartoon/TV viewing, such as reading, education, crafts/creativity, imaginative play and meaningfully relating with family members.
You should allow them to watch but for the limited period of time.
Rather than this, if you allow them to watch something where they can learn will be better for me.