As children grow and develop, they can be easily influenced by what they see and hear on TV.  While TV programs can be educational, many children watch too much.  TV programs show children violent behavior that they can imitate or that can cause fear and anxiety.  TV also shows children poor eating habits through commercials for high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and takes away time from reading and other valuable activities.

For more information:

• More Reading, Less TV Works!
• TV Facts and Figures About TV Habits
• Turn Off TV, Turn on a Healthier Lifestyle
• Less TV Opens Doors to Literacy
• Warning: Too Much TV is Hazardous to your Health

Source: TV-Turnoff Network, Washington DC.