TV Kids
Children spend long hours in front of the box -
so what?
If you watch TV for 3 hours per day, by the time you reach the age of 70 you
will have spent almost 9 years watching TV. Many children spend more time
watching TV than they spend in school.
Did you realise that TV watching is associated with poor health in children?
Did you know that children who watch a lot of TV tend to do less well in school?
Did you know that when younger children watch a lot of TV, their brain
development may be affected?
Regular physical activity is vital for good health, yet many children
spend long hours completely passive in front of the TV. This reduces time
available for healthy physical activities, and has a
range of serious health effects.
If you are concerned about the amount of time your child spends watching
TV, please see our TV Tips page to help you to reduce your
family "screen-time".
