{
  "id": 18764870,
  "title": "I replaced our smart TV with an old VHS player. My kids watch less TV, fight less, and don't throw tantrums.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/i-replaced-our-smart-tv-with-an-old-vhs-player-my-kids-watch-less-tv",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-07T18:16:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/mom-stopped-kids-streaming-netflix-disney-vhs-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mariah Smith, a mother of three, removed the smart TV from her household after her youngest child was frightened by a horror film trailer. She replaced the streaming services with VHS tapes, DVDs, and classic technology such as Game Boys. A year later, her children watch less TV, argue less, and are more creative. The removal of the smart TV and advent of VHS tapes and other retro technology has resulted in a calmer and safer environment for the family.",
  "summary": "Mariah Smith replaced streaming with VHS tapes to control what her children watch. She says it's reduced screen time and stress.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mother Mariah Smith removed smart TV from household",
    "Replaced with VHS tapes, DVDs, Game Boys",
    "Children watch less TV, argue less, are more creative"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}