It's time for a Mom Confession -- because, let's face it, we're real mothers and sometimes it doesn't work the way the parenting books say it should.

This Week's Confession:

My son sits or stands in front of the TV to watch his Baby Einstein videos and favorite television shows. It doesn't really bother me. -- anonymous

Poll Results

Question: What are your TV viewing distance rules?

On the couch or chair only.

14%

Several feet away, out of tip-over risk, on the floor or couch.

40%

Anywhere they want -- I'm not worried about vision problems or the TV tipping over.

41%

Other

6%

Total Votes: 123

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Poll

What are your TV viewing distance rules?

On the couch or chair only.

Several feet away, out of tip-over risk, on the floor or couch.

Anywhere they want -- I'm not worried about vision problems or the TV tipping over.

Other

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Total Votes: 123

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Do you worry about furniture tip-overs, or is your TV bolted securely to the cabinet or wall? Are you concered about possible vision problems from up close viewing? Are there other reasons a toddler shouldn't watch TV close up?

Past Confessions:

I Let My Toddler Play Outside Alone

I Turn My Kids Over to A Mom I Just Met

My Toddler Wears Crude T-Shirts

I Let My Toddlers Climb Play Equipment Unassisted

My Kids Go to Sleep After Midnight

I Let My Toddlers Go Naked in Public

I Throw Away My Kid's Artwork

I Paid $22 for My Son's Haircut

My Toddlers Eat Pizza for Breakfast

I'm Dying My Toddler's Hair

I Leave My Toddler Alone in the Bath

Our Children Aren't Invited to Our Wedding

I Scold Other People's Kids

I'm on Vacation, But My Kid Is Still Going to Day Care

I Favor My Older Child

I Let My Toddler Eat Food Before Paying for It

I Find Excuses to Send My Kids to Bed Early