1 Children in the United States watch an average of three to four hours of television a day

2 television can entertain, inform, and keep our children company

3 Children who watch a lot of television are likely to have lower grades in school, read fewer books, exercise less, and be overweight.

4 No, they shouldn't

5 Children’s shows on public TV are appropriate, but soap operas, adult sitcoms and adult talk shows are not.

6 parent can Set certain periods when the television will be off. Study times are for learning, not for sitting in front of the TV doing homework.

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Children in the United States watch an average of three to four hours of television a day.

2. What are the good effects of television on children?

It can entertain, inform, and keep the children company..

3. What may be the bad effects of watching too much TV on school work?

Time spent watching television takes away from important activities such as reading, school work, playing, exercise, family interaction, and social development..

4. Should parents let their children watch TV for a long time?

No, they shouldn't..

5. Which programmes are appropriate for children and which are not?

Children’s shows on public TV are appropriate, but soap operas, adult sitcoms and adult talk shows are not..

6. What can parents do to limit their child’s screen time?

Set certain periods when the television will be off..