Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Dimitri Christakis joined many others in the medical world in the effort to convince parents that "smart TV" programs could help their children become super-smart. Today, after two decades of research, Dr. Christakis has reversed his opinion:

Millions of dollars in marketing... have helped persuade too many parents... that they're doing a good thing for their children, says Christakis. Studies have shown the opposite is true, that baby programs can actually delay language development... and harm attention spans. (The Toronto Star)

The debate continues among parents, some of whom prefer games and puzzles, while others refer to their television set as "my friend."

Labels: brain_activity, tv_watching, babies

Posted By: Aspen Education Group