How much TV is too much? How do we control this with our children? These are some good questions. There are some mothers that believe in NO TV and others that may enjoy having the TV on all day. I personally think there are some great programs and DVD's that can teach children about life whether it be educational or emotional development. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV for children two and under because this is a pivotal time for their social, emotional, and cognitive development. If your child is over age 2, experts recommend no more than 1 to 2 hours of TV a day.
Recent Statistics: TV viewing among kids is at an eight-year high. On average, children ages 2-5 spend 32 hours a week in front of a TV—watching television, DVDs, DVR and videos, and using a game console. Kids ages 6-11 spend about 28 hours a week in front of the TV. The vast majority of this viewing (97%) is of live TV.
My daughter was recently at someone's house where the girls were playing a game while watching TV in her bedroom. This obviously took away from their social interaction and the joy of playing the game. It's a media world that surrounds us. Though there are some great advantages, there can be some great disadvantages if we don't monitor their use with our children.
Dr. Nina
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