Many parents, providers, and educators are concerned about the amount of television and the type of programming to which children are being exposed. Young children under the age of two spend, on average, two hours every day watching TV or other screen media. Studies show that too much television viewing can have negative effects: children may have attention difficulties, they may have delays in language and develop smaller vocabularies, they may have more violent and aggressive play and behavior, and they are more likely to be obese.
Young children need to “explore, move, manipulate, smell, touch and repeat as they learn.” Research tells us that watching television or sitting in front of a screen does not increase attention, promote social skills, or foster creative play. Children should engage in the activities they need to help them develop their bodies and brains instead of watching television.
Children who watch too much TV or are absorbed by screen time have less time for interactions and for free play, which are both important for healthy development.
It's true that TV has its negative effects on children, but yet we cant ignore that it may engage them in educational, moral and other related programs.
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