I wish parents wouldn't want their kids mesmerized by the TV, but I'm afraid that many parents desire that exact result: babysit my child so I can do "me" things instead of being a parent. What a waste. Reminds me of a child I saw once sitting between two parents on an airplane. This would be a perfect time to talk or read to your child without distraction. Sadly, that's not what happened. They shoved a screen in front of junior's face so he would be occupied while they played with their phones. After about 3 hours junior was done with the screen and begged for parental attention. Instead of being a parent they tried to get him back to the screen to be quiet. I felt so bad for this kid. I almost offered to engage on their behalf so he could at least have some human interaction, but I thought better of it and just passively watched yet another child begin his journey into a lifetime of disfunction. Selfish parents are the worst. If you want to not be disturbed by your responsibilities, get an abortion and a cat. Hey I think just discovered why abortion, cats, and boxed wine are so important ... selfishness.