What Steps Can You Take To Limit The Effect Of Television On
Your Young Child's Attitudes And Development? * Make A
Television Viewing Plan For Your Family One of the easiest ways
to fall into the "TV trap" is simply through lack of attention.
When we don't evaluate and choose TV viewing times the amount of
television watched in our houses adds up quickly. Make a viewing
schedule for each member of your family and stick to it.
Consider the following issues when drawing up your plan: - How
Much Time Should A Young Child Watch Each Day? The American
Association of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours a
day for children over two years old and no television viewing
for children under two. This does not mean that if your one and
a half-year-old watches Teletubbies once a week, it will impede
her development. It does mean, however, that what your child
needs at age two is not television, but exploration and
interactive time. So for your child under age two, strictly
limit or even better, eliminate TV as par