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Monday, November 21, 2011

The role of television on child brain development has long been debated

Washington: for children who spend time in front of the television for hours on end will surely run into the problem of interaction with the surroundings. Two hours is the maximum time that can be given to children in every day to watch television. Hopefully, the counselors can promote a more active lifestyle.

The role of television on child brain development has long been debated. Studies ever conducted stating that the activity of watching television can slow the growth of children under five in language ability and social interaction. However, recent studies actually provide a positive statement about this one activity.


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Existing programs on television is not entirely bad for the kids, but we as viewers should carefully choose the right program for viewing. Studies that use the program Dora the Explorer as a case study says that television can expand children's vocabulary knowledge. A similar program using narrative techniques, train the children in focus for longer periods of time.