"MIchael Jasper" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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You said "kid". So, stop asking these questions. There's only one
answer:
Secure it as if you expected it to be stolen by two big strong guys. If
your
new set is anything like my 32" Sony, it's very front-heavy. While
preparing
to move out of my previous residence, I reached behind the set to undo
some
audio wires. I needed just a tad more room for my hand - maybe 1/2", so
I
nudged the TV. It toppled forward and fell two feet onto a wooden
speaker
stand, crushing it as if a car had driven over it. What was left was
crumbs
and dust. The TV fell with the screen facing the floor, but survived
without
a scratch. I have no idea how. But, if that had been a little kid, we
would've been in the E.R. all day.

Poke around online for wall brackets. Mount the bracket in such a way
that
the TV appears (as much as possible) to sit on the entertainment center.
Or
something. But forget "which furniture" - nothing will stop the TV if
someone tugs on it, unless it's fastened in place.

Thanks Doug and Paul. Appreciate the helpful input.

I still have a 20" so didn't have a sense of the balance issue.

As you pointed out, the issue is how do you fasten the tv itself, even
if the stand is stable? I have furniture anchoring straps, but they
need to screw into something wooden, not really helpful with a tv. Is
anyone aware of any kind of adhesive-based anchor that would be
sufficiently strong to inhibit a 32" tv from tipping? Not sure I
understand your point about the wall bracket - do you mean to attach
the tv to a wall bracket rather than rest it on the entertainment
center/stand?

Ever seen the wall brackets used in airports & hospitals? It's a pivoting,
adjustable arm with a platform for the TV. You find a beam and attach the
thing with lag bolts. Might be overkill, but I was obsessive when my son was
little and I assume you are, too. As far as attaching something to the back
of the TV, you might want to do some research at the web sites of TV
manufacturers before heading to the store. I'm wondering if some models
might have solid anchor points for institutional situations. If so, you
could go to a real hardware store, buy some of that braided metal cable used
for bike locks, and get creative.