... spent on TV, the quality of TV programs, and the way television portrayed men, women and ethnic minorities. First, how can the amount of time spent on TV affect children? Surveys show that the typical American household has a TV set turned on for about 7 hours each day. Researchers have found differences between children who are light viewers (1 hour or less per ... (Effects of TV on Children). With the TV in front of them, supplying amusement, they may never stop to think that putting a puzzle together or reading a book could also be fun. They actually become dependent on this one sour...

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