Is television useful or harmful for kids?

So much television programming is aimed at young children.

A great deal of research hasn't been done on the effects of television on children's lives.

Babies younger than two years old understand much of the TV content.

Cartoons and children's shows are filled with images of violence.

Watching animated programming increases the risk of aggressive behaviour.

Much of television programming for young children appears to be educational.

Many children's shows are animated versions of adult action films.

The more television children watch, the more they understand the world around.

Children who watch TV very often become active and create new images.

Quality children's programming can broaden teenagers'outlook and develop their academic skills.

Time spent watching television is time taken away from communication with parents and friends.

We need to be realistic and acknowledge that we aren't going to put our TVs in the closet or get rid of them at all.