According to the diaries children kept of their media use, those over 7 almost never watch TV with their parents. Despite widespread access, children spend a relatively small amount of time each day using computers. More than 1 out of 5 over 7 years have a computer in their bedroom. One in 10 has Internet access from his or her own room. Among all children ages 2 to 18, children spend an average of about half an hour a day using computers, including time spent on computers in school.
Most children say they prefer computers to TV, if they re forced to choose.
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