No cultural phenomenon has been more studied and worried over than the effect television on children . Parents wring their hands over content.
Media watchdogs make careers launching competing studies.
They're alone in their bedroom, watching television. For kids eight and older, the time jumps to almost seven hours a day. In the interest of disclosure, let me say that I love television. I grew up watching it, even spent several years working for a network. I continue to be a zealous consumer.