Mine has had a tv in his room since he was born. I always played Baby Einstein videos for him, and educational and developmental videos. Now he watches what he wants, from Sesame street, Dora & Diego, Leap Frog Letter Factory, things like that. Hes 4. I grew up with a tv in my room and it never caused a problem in any areas such as academically or anything, and it gives you great leverage when taking something away from the kid when it comes punishment time, lol.