Comments on: The French Ban TV for Children Under Three

By: PSFK » France to Limit Children’s Access to Mobile Phones

PSFK » France to Limit Children’s Access to Mobile Phones — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:51:33 +0000

[...] on the heels of a 2008 ban on television programs for kids under 3, France is getting strict with new rules which will limit [...]

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replica handbag — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:19:21 +0000

Yes,I agree that our chilren should not be exposed to the Tv too often.It’s no good to them

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:18:06 +0000

I found this article while searching for research on television viewing and characteristics of autism, ADD, ADHD, agression, and behavior problems in children birth through five years of age. In the early childhood special education field in our state in the U.S. three year old children with these characteristics are becoming more and more prevalent. I am convinced now that television viewing in the first 3 years, especially animated shows like Thomas the Train, Blues Clues, Scooby Doo, etc., for hours a day are having a negative effect on some children. True not all, but will yours be the one? Television is not a natural part of development and time spent doing the unnatural takes away precious time of face- to-face nurturing, talking, listening, and including a child in the routine of family life. No one is telling you how to raise your child. If they were they would tell you that from the day you bring your baby home you must spend time talking to them. We would surely be upset if the government said you must show your child a television show everyday and it has to be this show or that show. Television shows aimed at young children have changed seemingly over the last decade in particular. Ask your daycare caregivers, public school teachers, and early childhood special education teachers what they experience with children. Please step back and look at what you are so adamantly fighting for.

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Sex, TV, & Kids: The Adverse Effects of Adult Programming — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:09:02 +0000

[...] read my blogs before knows that I’m a bit of a lunatic when it comes to TV watching I believe parents should monitor and limit television consumption. I use the word “consumption” because it should be managed like a treat, not [...]

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By: Gertie

Gertie — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:05:12 +0000

Everybody here gets so upset about banning tv shows for little children but what about lead in toys or BPA? That should be the parent´s choice then too, right? I want to have the choice if I want to expose my child to lead or other toxic stuff, right? If studies show that tv is bad for the brain development in those important first 3 years then I don´t see why parents would get so mad about a law that is just trying to protect their children. Or is it indeed mere about taking away this so inexpensive babysitter?

By: Lilly

Lilly — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:32:43 +0000

For Americans, you must remember that France is much more of a socialist country than America and thus, the government has more control over such things. I happen to think that parents need to be informed of the repercussions and along with that, television stations should be more responsible for what they put on the air — yes, violence and stupid behavior can be choices but being exposed to them on tv all the time certainly doesn’t help. A little more effort from everyone would help. I have noticed that the younger generation is much more violent than mine (and I’m only in my early twenties). I think exposure had a lot to do with that — whether tv or video games or family life…or just life. If television stations aren’t going to make less mind-numbing and violent programs, then I think bravo to France for banning it. I was glad I didn’t have television in my house until I was 12 or 13 — I think it made a huge difference in my development as compared to my friends. Though I must say, I think a better solution globally would be to air more benign, educational, and informative programs that show more of a responsibility for the effect that they have on viewers (of any age).

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:35:35 +0000

Well, my daughter is 3 years old and watches Noggin all the time. She was able to count to 20, 10 in spanish, and also do almost all her ABC’s before she was even two and a half. I don’t think it has a negative reaction on kids. It is all in the eye of the beholder. I have an 8 month old that is starting to form words quicker than my friends 1 year old that didn’t watch tv. So no, I think that it doesn’t have an affect on kids. My daughters are happy healthy children. well adjusted, and better manners than most kids her age.

By: otxena

otxena — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:34:28 +0000

In any other country in the world, people would look at a study like this and make a choice for their child based on new information and knowledge that is now out there in the world. In the U.S., so many people see it as an Attack on American Personal Freedoms. Why? Can you simply not accept that T.V. might NOT be good for the average tiny developing brain without allying such a study with Nazi Germany or Communist China? Of COURSE there are exceptions, such as the child with the hearing impairment mentioned above. But using the television as a babysitter for your kid and buying that B.S. that it’s all “developmentally appropriate” is a joke. Just try to pay enough attention to your kid so that he or she doesn’t choke on her Freedom Fries while watching Cinderella for the 200th time.

By: Cell Phone Use Dangerous to Children | Green & Clean Mom

Cell Phone Use Dangerous to Children | Green & Clean Mom — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:19:59 +0000

[...] Read Eco Child’s Play for fun, creative and non-toxic ways to raise a family. First the French ban TV for children under three-years-old, now the French government is concerned about the negative health effects of mobile devices on [...]