Why is television bad for kids?
Children are exposed to a wide variety of content on television. Substantive data are available showing the impact of television on their lives.OriginsTelevision is amongst the first media a child comes into contact with; the average age for this exposure is 2. There is a thriving market for programming aimed at toddlers and babies, and today children spend an average of 32 hours a week in front of a TV.ObesityEating junk food while watching TV, and the lack of physical activity, is a major contributor to childhood obesity.Social ActivityTV watching interrupts a child’s opportunity for family social interactions or interactions with peers. While studies are not yet conclusive on the effects of TV on babies, there are data suggesting the importance of social interaction for a baby’s development.BrainExperts are still divided, but research has suggested a connection between TV watching as a child and ADHD. Watching TV can also discourage reading, which is a skill that fosters healthy bra
