We strongly advise against letting young children watch television.

Catherine Jousselme, a child psychiatrist, explains why television use among very young children—those under 3 years of age—poses a scientifically proven risk to cognitive and behavioral development. She calls for heightened vigilance and public education efforts to counter the misconception that television is educationally beneficial for very young children.

Author(s): Gery Yves, Jousselme Catherine

Publishing year: 2009

Pages: 26-27

Men's Health, 2009, n° 400, p. 26-27

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