How much television should a toddler be permitted to watch?

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Less than 1 hour per day

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It depends on the educational value of the programs.

TV can help toddlers learn, as long as there is parental involvement, and it isn't being used as a replacement babysitter.

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As little as possible

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As much as he/she wants

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2-3 hours per day

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Strap Him In.

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jody 2 years ago

I think the amount of time matters less than whether or not the parent watches with the child. TV can be as interactive as a book if you watch with the child, teaching them to watch actively and not passively.

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This topic was started by NoahVail NoahVail has 6,614 Grupie Points on March 20th, 2006. 109 grupies have voted on one or more of the 8 answers.

Tags: babies, children, family, psychology, television, toddlers, tv

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