University of California's Spanish Broadcast and Media Services
Today's
children spend more time in front of the TV than in school.
Children learn by watching. For many children TV has become
the most important teacher. That could be dangerous. Studies
show that TV viewing may be bad for children. For example:
- Children
who watch too much violence on TV might think violence is
O.K.
- Children
study and read less and their school grades may suffer.
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Select TV programs and set a limited time for watching
them.
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Use TV as a learning tool or as family entertainment.
But do not use it as a baby-sitter for your children!
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Whenever possible, watch TV with them. Explain to
them what they do not understand.
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But
not everything shown on TV is bad! Some shows are entertaining
and useful for the children and other members of the family.
As a parent, use TV wisely in your home.
Find
out what your children like to watch on TV. And choose what
you think is good for them.
Instead
of watching TV, offer alternatives for entertainment:
- A
good book or magazine that appeals to your children.
- Games
or crafts that involve the whole family.
- Singing
or playing a musical instrument.
- A
family conversation.
Do
not let television rob your children from those precious family
times.
Know
when to turn off the TV!
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and Reproduction Information: Information in NASD does not
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NASD Review: 04/2002
This
material is based upon work supported by the Extension Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, under special project number
91-ESPN-1-5169.
Produced
by the University of Californias Spanish Broadcast
and Media Services, Division of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, Myriam Grajales-Hall, coordinator.
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