I have always liked to study in front of the television. I know that this is not recommended, but I always did just fine and it relaxed me while I did my homework. I even wrote my college application essay in front of the TV and that turned out really great. I think a big thing is that people just need to find out what works for them and this works for me.

I have been working on a research paper and so there are books and papers strewn about the room in front of the TV. I like to work on it during the commercials when my favorite shows are on and when they are not on, I just tune into a music station and work the night away on my paper.

When I had to do an online essay for one class, I even parked my laptop in front of the TV. I just cannot seem to get any studying or homework done if I do not have a TV on. I think maybe it is a habit that started very early on in childhood, but it works for me now, so I have absolutely no intention of stopping.