^ Thats good...but do they ever bother u abt not having TV? or r they too young yet?
I choose some good children's dvd's to put on the computer, for 1 or 2 hours a day.
older is coming up to 4 and little one is coming up to 2, when they visit their grandparents(who have tv in their home), they don't pay any attention to the tv programmes neither they ask me for having a tv yet, but I think their interest is in learning through meeting people and exploring the world around them rather than sitting and watching something on tv, I also take them to the cinema for once in 2 or 3 months as a treat and besides that I create lots of fun activities for them in order to keep them busy, for example cooking, going to the park or library, colouring, brush and sponge painting, different type of games, reading books, writing, sticker books and so much more.......I think living without The Box is fun.
I choose some good children's dvd's to put on the computer, for 1 or 2 hours a day.
older is coming up to 4 and little one is coming up to 2, when they visit their grandparents(who have tv in their home), they don't pay any attention to the tv programmes neither they ask me for having a tv yet, but I think their interest is in learning through meeting people and exploring the world around them rather than sitting and watching something on tv, I also take them to the cinema for once in 2 or 3 months as a treat and besides that I create lots of fun activities for them in order to keep them busy, for example cooking, going to the park or library, colouring, brush and sponge painting, different type of games, reading books, writing, sticker books and so much more.......I think living without The Box is fun.
Wow that's really good Mashallah...You have another one due soon too right?
I dunno but it seems so easy to just thorw ur kids in front of hte TV while u do whatever.....
but It will make them confused, we don't believe in the whole story behind christmas then why should we celebrate it?
Hareem, thats the wrong idea I think....I mean, christians dont have Eids yet they will wish you a good holiday and join in your celebration of it if invited - that does not make them Muslim just as it does not make you Christian or a beleiver in christianity if you join them on their celebrations, kwim? Its always nice to experience other cultures and religions and its in no way forbidden to do so in any religion that I know of. It expands your horizons and helps to bridge gaps between cultures and religions so how can it be a bad thing. Sharing, caring and wishing others well during their times of happiness is always a good thing!!
Wow that's really good Mashallah...You have another one due soon too right?
I dunno but it seems so easy to just thorw ur kids in front of hte TV while u do whatever.....
That's right Sara, another one in less than 3 months inshaAllah, can't wait.:)
Hareem, thats the wrong idea I think....I mean, christians dont have Eids yet they will wish you a good holiday and join in your celebration of it if invited - that does not make them Muslim just as it does not make you Christian or a beleiver in christianity if you join them on their celebrations, kwim? Its always nice to experience other cultures and religions and its in no way forbidden to do so in any religion that I know of. It expands your horizons and helps to bridge gaps between cultures and religions so how can it be a bad thing. Sharing, caring and wishing others well during their times of happiness is always a good thing!!
I think you got me wrong there, I have non muslim friends and I do wish them on their celebrations, i recieve presents from them on their celebrations and give them presents on our muslim festivals. And this is allowed in Islam.
Also we as muslim can invite non muslim to our party or meal and we can also join them if they invite us as long as there's no haram food and drinks around.
I was talking about things besides wishing each other and having meal together.