Every child needs to learn how to read to be successful. The groundwork for reading success is laid in the preschool years. Watching hours of entertainment TV does not contribute to school success, it hinders it. The time your preschool child spends watching TV could be used for reading or participating in other learning activities. Children learn media habits starting in their preschool years and need adult guidance to learn good habits.
Children spend more time watching TV than any other activity in their day except sleeping.
A child s preschool years are critical in forming their future TV viewing habits. The types of TV programs a preschool child watches make a lot of difference. For example, research shows that watching moderate amounts of educational TV can help build vocabulary, number and letter skills. For children where English is a second language, watching television can help them learn English. Your child needs reading practice time to become a good reader.