You said: "To keep the peace, I let it slide." Bad idea. I helped raise 3 kids before the internet took hold. But, my wife and I were subject to a constant barrage for more TV time. The refrain: "But all the other kids watch TV when they want." My wife and I dug in our heels and said NO. Instead, we put them into drama, music, sports. Many parents cannot say no. We did, constantly and have never regreted it.