A simple, inexpensive way to protect children from excessive TV watching, without censorship, that can also be used to reward positive behavior such as reading, homework, play, hobbies, social interaction, physical activity or chores.  

"I can't believe how much parental bargaining power token tv gives me!" R.W., CO

You can't help but notice all the articles and talk shows lately concerning the hazards of excessive TV viewing. There are new statistics daily about how many hours are spent watching, or how many TV murders are seen by the average child. Everyone knows how seductive TV has become with its hundreds of channels and 24 hour programming. How many times have you come home from work to find your kids with that familiar glazed TV look in their eyes that says, "No, I didn't do my homework, or those tasks you asked me to do after school, or even play." Or how often have you had to threaten, to get them to turn the TV off and go outside and play on a beautiful summer vacation day?

We are proud to announce the development of TOKEN TV, a token operated TV timer that is designed not only to limit viewing time but also be a powerful behavioral tool that gives parents a way to reward children immediately for specific tasks or behavior. "You finished your book? Wonderful, here's a shiny silver token for you! Spend your time wisely."  

"We use token tv to regulate our own tv viewing - not just how much our kids watch. It's handy for those times when you are tempted to just sit and veg in front of the tv - but you really only want to see one special show. We also like that you can tape any show you want without a token. That way you can plan when you want to watch tv, and watch only the shows you choose." Dr. and Mrs. Goral, WI

TOKEN TV hooks up in minutes to the cable connection on your TV. This connection is then secured with a tamper evident seal. Cable TV, video recorders or games then connect to the cable connector on the timer. No programming! No tools or electric outlet needed.

"We originally got a token tv to regulate our kids tv viewing but found it really useful for ourselves. At night we put in a token, watch the news, then go to bed when the token runs out instead of staying up later than we wanted to watching bad tv. "G.G., WI

TOKEN TV uses state of the art electronics. There is a tiny battery powered computer inside that controls its operations. It can add tokens for longer viewing times, blink the TV picture when the time is almost up and it can even detect tampering! TOKEN TV has a keyed access lock that also acts as a parental override switch for viewing without tokens.  

"They work great! My six year old loves it and it saves us a lot of wrestling matches over the tv. Now she has control of when and we have control of how much!" J.W., WI

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