The Plug-In Drug/Television, Children, and the Family

About this book

Based on interviews with families teachers and child specialists this study examines televisions impact on children. The book addresses the question - how does the passive act of watching television affect the developing childs relationship with the real world? This revised edition includes material on video games and computers as well as a new chapter "Television and the school". This work aims to help parents and educators re-examine their attitudes towards television and become aware of its dangers.