But most importantly, they see conflicts solved in non-violent ways, learn to respect people from diverse backgrounds and watch characters interacting in ways that are positive and mutually suppotive. Adults are encouraged to consider carefully what children watch on television, to amplify with activities the learning experience of watching, and to link books and reading to programs. Ready to Learn stresses quality, not quantity of television viewing. In fact, Ready to Learn advocates no more than ten hours of television viewing per week for children. Ready to Learn also advocates adult participation with children as they watch and encourages adults to select carefully what children view.
Television teaches our children.