My first child had a TV in his room even before he was born...we got one as a baby shower gift (along with a basket of Little Einstein-style tapes).
My second had a TV, too, because they shared the room. But when he moved into his own room at age 5, I bought him his own TV.
We never had any problems with them having TVs. They also have their own gaming systems. They were both involved in sports and music lessons, so they mainly got to watch TV in the evening when they went to bed.
My one son watched Lady and the Tramp every night until he fell asleep for probably a year straight!
My kids are 17 and 23 now, and are normal, so it's my experience that TV wasn't a detriment.
My second had a TV, too, because they shared the room. But when he moved into his own room at age 5, I bought him his own TV.
We never had any problems with them having TVs. They also have their own gaming systems. They were both involved in sports and music lessons, so they mainly got to watch TV in the evening when they went to bed.
My one son watched Lady and the Tramp every night until he fell asleep for probably a year straight!
My kids are 17 and 23 now, and are normal, so it's my experience that TV wasn't a detriment.