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by Polly Math on May 4th, 2009
Only if they watch it.
by Still breathing on May 4th, 2009
Depends on the age and what they watch. But it can be if unsupervised.
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by Justine on May 4th, 2009
Like anything, too much can be bad, but it's not a bad thing. It's not harmful unless children are watching porn or excessive violence all day.
by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on May 4th, 2009
Like anything else, everything in moderation. Too much exposure to Tv is toxic, especially when the boob tube becomes an active role model or guardian for the impressionable child.
by Stillme FBB on May 4th, 2009
Some television shows, yes. There are many things on TV that children don't need to see or hear. I remember my little girl went to a neighbors house without my permission she watched Twister. It scared her to death, after that when it rained she thought the house might blow away. This is just a simple example, there are many things much worse.
by Adz3r0 on May 4th, 2009
No. Popular television programming has a detrimental effect on children over the long term to include narrow attention span and an inability to solve simple problems.
by Count Orlok on May 4th, 2009
Depends on how hard you throw it at them.
by Nod.Coltsfan on May 4th, 2009
Not to me... I have done very well career wise, and I learned more from tv than anywhere else, plus it can help relieve stress, even for children.
by DASH on May 4th, 2009
depends how much and what there watching
by Mr.twinks on May 4th, 2009
realy! i think it makes them smarter!
think about it... all this info passing in front of them, ok there brain can't take it all in but still!
true not every thing on tv s good for them but, the more they see/hear the more they learn!
by pedal junky on May 4th, 2009
most definitely,it's harmful to adults as well!it's a mental pacifier.
by Tex on May 4th, 2009
I think so yes...... Not necessarily if they are watching educational shows, and their time watching is limited though.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on May 4th, 2009
Too much TV viewing will have a harmful effect on children.
by Timjon on May 4th, 2009
Some of it, most certainly
by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on May 4th, 2009
Mine has learned an awful lot from educational television programs disguised as silly cartoons. It's no substitute for babysitting or one-on-one interaction, of course, but it is a helpful tool in her quest for an education. Maybe one day, as a result, she'll grow to be an oft-hated, at times sarcastic, rarely appreciated user of AnswerBag, just like daddy.
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