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Secondhand TV Distracts From Playtime

A new study demonstrates that when a television is on the background, children play about 5 percent less than without, thus impeding development of their attention spans. What do you think?

Brian Dannan • Cultural Liaison

“Good to know. That will keep my stepson from wrecking all the toys before we have our real baby.”

Brian Dannan • Cultural Liaison

Ian Weaver • Furnace Installer

“They’re only distracted because the volume is too low. If you turn it up, they can stop moving around and really focus on the TV.”

Ian Weaver • Furnace Installer

Christina Frewer • Photographer

“Should children really be playing at such a young age in the first place?”

Christina Frewer • Photographer