Is TV harmful to young children?

Bulgaria
June 1, 2011 10:36am CST
My children often watch TV and I wonder whether this is harmful for them.Ads watching them with eyes wide open.ow I wonder whether to pull the TV and do not let them watch much TV.Well tell friends.
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5 responses
• Philippines
2 Jun 11
Children below 13 years of age or at age where they are not yet ready to determine what is right or wrong, should be accompanied in watching television. That is why some programs include Parental Guidance or PG warning at the start of the program. This way, you'll be able to manage the information that is being absorbed by our children.
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• Bulgaria
2 Jun 11
Yes I do so that these channels are not just for children put passwords.Children are still curious wanting to see everything. We must be careful and cautious.Encrypted channels are just paradise for me because it can play whatever they want without worry. Have a nice day!
1 Jun 11
welllrhats a big problem with todays generation i dont know y they love watch dis idiot box..i think they had none another source to pass their tym. watching tv 4 long tym will effect their eyes too. so u shud limit them also its a wastge of tym if they r not luking 4 smthing usefull..tyr to engage them in sm another manner.
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• Bulgaria
1 Jun 11
To try to invent things but sometimes wear.However, in all day at home with me.And so it's quite difficult.But sometimes I listen to music and play.Have a nice day!
@savypat (20216)
• United States
1 Jun 11
I really don't know, my children were only allowed one children's program a day until after they were in school. My children were also never allowed to be an I want in the store unless it was a very special store, like a toy store. Never in the supper market. Was this helpful in the long run or hurtful? I don't know. We were very lower middle class, everyone had enough to eat, but often had to wait for shoes or other extras. Their toys were pots and pans, and maybe one or two store brought toys. There were always balls and wooden blocks. They never seem to lack for something to play with, but it was never anything they saw on TV. This was 40 years ago and things have changed a lot since then.
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• Bulgaria
1 Jun 11
Yes things have changed a lot.Before there was only so much TV and we play with toys.Now technology is quite advanced and the children prefer to watch TV instead of playing. Thanks for the reply and nice day!
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
1 Jun 11
SAome televison programs can be very isnightful for young children. there are many fine educational programs that teach chidren so much. Not on everything on television has to have a bad effect on our children. I do believe that young children should be monitored while watching televison to insure they are watching what is appropriate for them.
• Bulgaria
1 Jun 11
Do children need to see certain things.I can safely say that I have programs that I coded for security reasons.Thanks for the tips and nice day!
1 Jun 11
welllrhats a big problem with todays generation i dont know y they love watch dis idiot box..i think they had none another source to pass their tym. watching tv 4 long tym will effect their eyes too. so u shud limit them also its a wastge of tym if they r not luking 4 smthing usefull..tyr to engage them in sm another manner.
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• Bulgaria
1 Jun 11
Television is harmful to both eyes and for us. However, should not be too much television.Should seek other ways such as a walk or something. Have a nice day and thanks for the reply!