Getting too much for too little effort reduces not only motivation but creativity as well. To succeed, you must want something and be willing to work for it. By helping children work for what they want, parents can create a link between effort and reward. Severely limit television viewing time. Avoid using the TV as a baby-sitter.
Children develop a dependence on external stimulation.
Their inherent creativity and natural high energy are reduced by too many passive, noncreative hours in front of the tube. Parents need to demand respect from their children. Parents must not overlook rude behaviors of their children. Obviously, such behavior is intolerable. Parents need to help their child to become sensitive to others' feelings.