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by Marie Winn (Author)
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Based on interviews with families, teachers and child specialists, this study examines television's impact on children. The book addresses the question - how does the passive act of watching television affect the developing child's relationship with the real world? This revised edition includes material on video games and computers, as well as a new chapter, "Television and the school". This work aims to help parents and educators re-examine their attitudes towards television and become aware of its dangers.

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); Revised edition (February 5, 1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140076980
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140076981
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,055,911 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Should television be classified as a dangerous drug?, August 18, 2000
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This book is about the effects of television on children and families.The use of television starts innocently enough.Too often TV is used as a child minder so that parents can get some peace and quiet: to prepare meals, so that Mom and Dad can sleep in at week-ends, etc.But dangers lurk in this innocent scenario.Before long, the kids are hooked on watching, and parents are hooked on a device for having the kids out of the way.Marie Winn aptly calls TV a drug.Many parents are aware of the dilemma, but often they are and the kids too hooked to break the habit.Winn explores the process of this addiction and the harm done to vibrant human living.For example, excessive TV viewing hampers the personal and social development of the child, so some mothers get a job to escape from their maladjusted kids!Winn offers helpful advice to families trying to cope with TV.She gives examples of the benefits families have experienced when they went without TV, such as increased family interaction, more creative and satisfying activities,doing various things that had been put of, and so on.Marie Winn gives many examples from family life which add great interest to this thoughtful and helpful book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Frightening, relevant and persuasive, April 24, 1999
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I was most struck with the information about what happens to us physically when we watch television. The very act of watching itself, without reference to content, changes the way our brains operate. I recommend this to all teachers, parents, and broadcast journalists.
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5.0 out of 5 stars helps in understanding children, November 22, 2000
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For a long time I have been discouraged in my efforts to establish two-way communication with children. I would bring books, toys, and games to social functions and share them with children. Once one activity was over, the children would stare at me, waiting for me to start another activity. Why won't they provide any input of their own? Am I overpowering them without realizing it?

This book explained everything: the children think I'm a television!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Take notes
Before I read this book, I was excited to get all of the latest movies and cartoons on DVD so my child could watch re-runs over and over. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Plug-In Drug/Television, Children, and the Family
Excellent. A must read for parents of kids of all ages.It is really well written and should make a responsible parent a believer. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars THROW YOUR TV IN THE TRASH!
Read 4 Arguments...Jerry Mander Then this book! If you are looking for "ways" to get rid of the TV, or "ways" to occupy your families (or your) time away... Read more
Published on August 10, 2000 by ummtas

5.0 out of 5 stars A book all the parents should read
A wonderful book, that all parents should read in order to eliminate their TVs and *live* again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not relevant to this day and age
As I approached the end of the book one paragraph compelled me to do some outside research and analyze Ms. Winn's book. Read more
Published on April 22, 1999

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If I ever suspected that television was an incidious pest (especially to children), this book confirms it! Reading it as an adult, I've recognized myself in much of what Ms. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn what children really loose when they watch TV.
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