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Q. Am I ruining my child if I let him watch television?

 

Dr. Zibners' Answer:

Well, if a little TV ruins a person, I’m like the city of Rome. The official AAP stance on TV is none before the age of 2. It is supposed to slow a child’s normal language development and is generally frowned upon. On the other hand, what about all things in moderation? TV is not and shouldn’t be used as a babysitter. Your kid needs to interact with you and learn about the real world, not Jack Bauer’s world. However, I will defy the AAP on this one and say I really don’t think an occasional bit of video is going to destroy a child’s mind. If a Sesame Street video gets you through a 2 hour plane ride, then by all means, spare your fellow passengers some grief!

 

Dr. Lara Zibners, Sep 30, 2009

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