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I think the same could be said for bringing books on holiday. Why read a book on holiday?!

I think the simple answer is that all people are different. Everyone has their reasons for doing things. Lets let them get on with it without getting too agitated or interrogative about it! As long as they aren't causing offense, I say let them watch TV all day.

I for one would love to get a chance to sit and watch tv all day and let my daily troubles drift away for once! I'm too busy unfortunately.

I've got two kids under 5 and though I wouldn't take a TV, we havent got one small enough to fit in the car, I was so glad that I made the last minute descision to stick the laptop in on our first ever trip a few weeks back. Son number 2 (aged 2) woke up at 4.30am, think it was a combination of being cold and in a strange place, so I stuck a DVD on with the headphones which Kept him occupied till everyone else was ready to get up! Plus I was at least able to stay tucked up in my bag next to him and doze!

I say each to their own though it does seem a little bit of a waste to be watching it on a nice day when you could be out and about! But camping is after all a holiday and by definition should be filled with activities that YOU want to do maybe these people dont get a chance to simply sit and chill with the TV at home!

 surely the burning question is will Emmerdales Rodney get Rollercoaster Rod published!

Lots of good points all round.

I'd never do it as it's great to see the kids have to make their own entertainment and enjoying the outside, but as long as it's not disturbing others...

...herein lies the issue though. What you might think is a "very low volume" can be heard word for word in the next tent. Not too bad before "bedtime" but after dark it is unfair.