People who never had kids cannot comprehend the need for that kid to be watching that show. News flash, kids have a lot of energy, way more than you do. Sometimes you need to park them in front of their favorite show and let them wind down. Then you can start your only rest of the day. I remember when I would be done with work at 5 and I'd pull out a magazine, light a cigarette, have a cup of coffee or a pop put my feet up on my desk and just relax for a half hour then go home, or else I would call a friend to talk. I needed that break before I opened teh door at home. Our secretary caught on the second day.