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Everyone is guilty of using that box that we all stare at so much (the TV) as a baby-sitter now and then. But how does TV really affect our children? This informative article from KidsHealth may change your thinking next time you are tempted to tune your children into the nearest TV.
Here are a few quick factoids that we picked up in just a quick scan of this in-depth 5 page article.
Two-Thirds of infants and toddlers watch a screen an average of 2 hours a day!
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that kids under 2 years old not watch ANY TV.
The first 2 years of life are considered a critical time for brain development. TV and other electronic media can get in the way of exploring, playing, and interacting with parents and others, which encourages learning and healthy physical and social development. The average American child will witness 200,000 violent acts on television by age 18.
Read the full article here:
KidsHealth – How TV Affects Your Child
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