We believe that the most important thing a child needs to grow up happy, connected and well-adjusted is a parent who is happy, connected and well-adjusted.
The most comprehensive survey available in popular literature of television's negative effects on viewers. Includes extensive discussions of problems caused by both medium (depressed achievement and intelligence, difficulties with social interaction, obesity, and ADD/ADHD) and content (alcohol abuse, violence, and consumerism/commercialism). Contains a section on risks associated with viewing children's programming.