TV Shows Can Improve Behavior Among ChildrenMain Category:
Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 18 Feb 2013
Television has a huge influence over children; with most kids
mimicking the behaviors they see on screen - whether it be
loving or violent. U.S. preschoolers watch an average of four
hours of TV everyday and researchers believe that instead of
trying to limit the amount of television they watch, it is best
to encourage shows that promote positive behavior. The study,
published in Pediatrics, identified that there are ways that TV
watching can impact children's behavior in a positive way.
According to the abstract: "Although previous studies have
revealed that preschool-aged children imitate both aggression
and pro-social behaviors on screen, there have been few
population-based studies designed to reduce aggression in
preschool-aged children by modifying what they watch." By
modifying what children watch on TV and reducing exposure to
screen violence and increasing exposure to pro-social program