If you want to stop watching TV news or TV in general, fine. Do it. I went on several TV fasts in the past couple of years, but certain shows seem to suck me back in. The reason is that I do get value from some of the shows I watch. If you demonize all of television, every corner of it, you lose some valuable experiences. We watch television to be entertained. And if, at some certain moment, your best entertainment option is the television, go for it. Just don't become obsessed with it. Anything in moderation is fine.
One thing to suggest: Get a DVR and tape only the shows you know are worth watching, and then watch them on the most appropriate time. Do not let the scheduling of your favorite TV show break into your other valuable time.
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