This imaging is the foundation of future symbolic thought, mathematics, science and philosophy. Children who constantly watch TV gradually weaken this vital ability. This helps explains why kids can' t distinguish reality from what they see on TV, sometimes with dire, tragic consequences. I am disgusted and repulsed by what passes for children's programming on commercial t.v. Nickelodeon is vile.
Many programs seem to think children are just small adults.
Much of the material seemed to be aiming to induce romantic sexuality in toddlers. The sample's small, but the trend is strong. Some sources say that small children have sexual feelings. The Impact of Television , discussing lessons from a Canadian community that did not get t.v. until the early '70s. Mom keeps journal on laptop, puts it on the Web as they travel.