I am only the aunt, should I say anything?

I am not sure that I would say anything at first. Maybe when you have time you could set up a play date with the two so that they can socialize. I know they are still very young but if the TV is off and they are together.. I just feel like it'd be better then the TV being on all the time. It sounds to me as if they don't spend much time with their kid but I don't know the whole situation and this is new to them. Something should be said overall, but I'm not sure whether it's really your place or if it would effect the relationship you've built back up.

I would say something, but carefully. Don't make it sound like you're telling them they are bad parents, because that would just put them on the defensive. As often as possible, try to have playdates with your son and your nephew. Have them outside, or at places away from a television. You might also mention how important human interaction is in the formative years of a child's life. Your brother is of a generation that thinks there's nothing at all wrong with electronics, and probably thinks the child is actually learning from watching tv, and should be taught differently....but gently and without being preached at, if that makes any sense.

I think your concerns are completely legitimate,I think spending too much time watching TV at a young age can't be a good thing.Though i'm not sure what the best thing for you to do would be.What I would probably do as other people have suggested is to arrange for your two sons to spend time together so he would be doing something other than watching tv. If i was you though I would go your mother with your concerns as she seems to be responsible person in raising the child.

chrissyrene This is family so..I would say yes.. say something, but be very very careful HOW you say it. You could even preface by saying..I don't want to seem like I am being a busybody, but I care and am a little concerned. You could say you have heard others have said it is not a good idea..etc. Bottom line..I think if handled well you could help. If they are offended, they will get over it. If you help them see things differently, you have helped them all. Again..it all depends on HOW you suggest something. You could also say you were reluctant to say anything, but you hope if they have suggestions for you they would voice them..LOL but be prepared to hear criticism

I would! I mean he is ur nephew and not some random friends baby. He's ur nephew and u should say something. How u say it will make a big difference. My baby sisters son is always sucking a pickier and he doesn't speak at all. He can I've heard him before and it was beautiful! But he can't say much with a picifier in his mouth. I'm not sure what goes on in his life but when he's with me I make sure there r no silicone nipples anywhere in my house. He goes from one house(his dads to his mom) house and I'm not sure what that does to his well being but from what I heard its not good for him. Just the other day I saw a pic of him with a pacifier in his mouth! I posted this msg " ugh! A pacifier,really? Take that out I his mouth and I went on to say the odds of him learning to talk r slim. It causes cavaties and his teeth won't grow the right way if he's constantly having a paci in his mouth. I don't know if she took my advise but she 98% of the time she does. So because he is close family, say something about it. Because they r new to being parents they need all the advise thy can get. And u say u r close..I think this is the prefect time to say it. Say something like u know...I'm not trying to tell u how to raise ur baby and with me being who I am bring up the tv and how too much tv and not enough tummy time or number time or whatever could interfere with his learning abilities. Do some research for him or her and show them how it could affect him. I think without written proof, he's less likely to believe u. That's just my take on this. It's what I would do..happy mylotting and good luck!

I really don't think you should say anything to your brother about they way they raise their child...If you Mom babysits sometimes she should tell your brother about she has noticed in within the baby...But I think you should just take care of your baby... I would,'t think that you want to cause any coflict between your and your brother and the mother of their child..I am just saying...remember its not what you do its how you do it... good look...

You don't have to say anything to your brother, but I would question your mother. Television didn't hurt my brother and I, and believe me, we saw plenty of it, but children at the age shouldn't watch that much television. My brother and I were much older when we began watching a lot of television, and it was mostly superhero shows. My brother and I did not have ADD or ADHD. They need people to talk to them and communicate with them at that age. They need real physical, human contact. ADD and ADHD are hereditary. They really can't get it from watching too much television, on the other hand, there can be a problem with their emotional growth and language development. They should be around four or five when they watch television, and I would start out with shows like Sesame Street.