15 reasons why TV is bad for children

Researchers have found a strong link between the TV and a host of adverse consequences in children. Some of these include slower progress at school and poor health continuing into adulthood. Children under three shouldnt be left watching the tv unattended. Between the ages of 3 - 5, allow no more than half an hour of “good quality” tv programs a day. Increase to an hour for 5 - 12 year olds a day.

TV viewing may hamper brain development and is lnked to poor educational achievement. Here are just 15 hramful effects of TV on children:

Obesity
Lowered immune system
Sleep disorders
Increased body fat
Difficulty reading
Changes to immnue cells
Slower metabolism
Alzheimer’s disease
Disrupted hormones
Premature puberty
Autism
Poor concentration
Type 2 diabetes
Increased cholesterol
Shortsightedness

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