There are plenty of good reasons to do something other than tuning in to the boob tube, especially for young, uncorrupted minds. Studies show that the more kids watch TV, the less likely they are to be proficient readers. There are also some benefits for adults. During last year's tune-out week, Lee Cunningham decided to give up her television. The Los Osos woman canceled the cable and sold her tube.
Cable is history.
In the months of TV-less existence, she wound up accomplishing all kinds of projects around the house. But, alas, even the strongest among us cannot remain pure forever. I'm a fan of both myself, so I feel a bit hypocritical urging people to go without for a week. Granted, we're just talking about television, an advertising delivery service. Here's a thought.