In addition, they absorb our values, thinking patterns and ideals. When we are good role models. Most parents do not spend enough time talking with their children. Studies show quality time ranges an average of 7 to 15 minutes a day. Television has displaced family interaction in the home.
Children generally spend hours a day in front of the set, both with and without their parents.
The television culture may have devastating consequences as it usurps dialogue which is fundamental for children to develop critical thinking, moral and ethical understanding, bonding, closeness and trust. Research is also showing that too much television watching has negative effects on brain development and learning. As extended families disappear, children need interaction with other significant adults more than ever. Take a moment and think about your own childhood and about the grown-ups in your life, other than your parents, who positively influenced you and guided you. The interactions we had with significant adults changed our lives.