This interesting article describes the experiences of a family that chose to give up TV.
They experimented with ceasing to watch it during Lent of 1995, and chose to continue. They found it time consuming and controlling, and they made the conscious choice not to live their lives watching other people live.
They have never seen a reality show, which came about after they stopped watching.
The cable company at first thought they were joking, and the representative told them, "you can't live life without TV." And they have cut themselves off from a common bond that connects many people in society.
But they chuckle when they hear friends complain about television, and also complain that there is not enough time to accomplish everything they want to. They feel their family is closer, and talk and read more frequently than they would otherwise.
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