People think we are nuts, but we leave the TV on too...always have for both of our boys. They particularly like the court tv shows, Regis and Kelly, the View, and weather report. It think it's just the noise so that they know that someone is there...or at least they aren't alone. Give it a try...just choose wisely, they are spark pups that may pick up some bad habits if watching the wrong shows...parental control
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