Secondhand TV Distracts From Playtime
A new study demonstrates that when a television is on the background, children play about 5 percent less than without, thus impeding development of their attention spans. What do you think?
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Good to know. That will keep my stepson from wrecking all the toys before we have our real baby.
Brian Dannan
Cultural Liaison -
They're only distracted because the volume is too low. If you turn it up, they can stop moving around and really focus on the TV.
Ian Weaver
Furnace Installer -
Should children really be playing at such a young age in the first place?
Christina Frewer
Photographer
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