How Much TV Should Kids Watch?

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                  ·     Canadian children, between 2 and 11, watched 15.5 hours of television per week in fall 2000.  Source: Statistics Canada, Oct.  

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PROJECT INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL FACTS ABOUT TV

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TV ON KIDS’ BRAIN

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TV ON KIDS’ BEHAVIOUR

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TV ON KIDS’ BODY

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

ADS WITH POSITIVE EFFECTS

DEALING WITH VIOLENT NEWS

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF TV

TEACHING KIDS TO SCREEN THEIR OWN TV TIME

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Violence on TV teaches kids rude and aggressive behavior, especially in the case of very young children. Violent cartoons and action toys can also cause aggressive behaviour. Children may also become less sensitive to other people’s suffering both in movies and real life. Scary programs on TV can give kids nightmares and can make them be afraid of the world.
 
Most young children enjoy pretend play and love to imitate action heroes. It is not good for children to play superhero games because they become agressive and start hitting their friends they are playing with and they don't think that in real life they can really hurt each other. Role playing can help children develop their imagination and creativity if it's supervised.

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What parents need to do is:
·  choose a time and place (outside is best) for role playing
·  set a rule that violent behaviour is unacceptable
·  step in before play becomes too aggressive, and choose a safe spot – a comfortable chair or a nice tree – as a retreat     if the play gets to be too much for a child
·  show children how everyone can be a hero
·  discuss the ways that conflicts are solved on superhero shows
·  help children recognize the humane characteristics of television characters
·  point out children's own helpful behaviour
·  show children alternatives to superhero toys

Young children are at a higher risk of becoming aggressive after watching violent TV (especially cartoons) so it’s best to make sure that they don't watch any violent TV.