Studies show that American children spend long hours in front of the television.
By the time these children are 18, they've seen an average of 7 years of television. Experts say 1-year olds should watch just 30 minutes of TV a day . Children who spend hours in front of the TV also have less imagination and creativity, poorer concentration and lower grades in school. Advertising in children's programming is also a problem, increasing children's wants and desires. Meanwhile, TV watching reduces time for active play, resulting in more overweight children.