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Study Shows TV Makes Kids Stupid
By Jack Sterling | October 25, 2007
A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has revealed a significant correlation between early childhood television viewing and ADHD. Furthermore, the AAP now recommends pediatricians to “urge parents to avoid television viewing for children under the age of 2 years. Although certain television programs may be promoted to this age group, research on early brain development shows that babies and toddlers have a critical need for direct interactions with parents and other significant care givers for healthy brain growth and the development of appropriate social, emotional, and cognitive skills. ”
The AAP study, which evaluated over 2,000 children at ~7 years of age confirms what many have suspected. While ADHD takes on many forms, according to the National Institute of Mental Health in over 20% of cases it is accompanied by learning disability. It’s a shame to think parents could be actually causing this to happen to their children.
A somewhat tongue-in-cheek video about this otherwise serious matter:
I believe avoiding television at all ages is most judicious.
Topics: Health |
November 1st, 2007 at 9:32 pm
THANK YOU for the info and video.
I would like very much to have a printed copy of the SCRIPT. Is that possible?
November 4th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Tiffany,
I am glad you liked it.
I am not aware that a transcript is available for this video. It was created by UpDocFilms. Perhaps you can contact them on YouTube.com
- Jack