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Article: 'Ban young children from watching television'.(News)
- Article from:
- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- February 19, 2007
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Byline: By Madeleine Brindley Western Mail
Young children should be banned from watching television as it can damage their mental and physical health to an even greater level than previously thought, according to a shocking new report. Psychologist Dr Aric Sigman has linked television to a number of alarming and significant problems, including short-sightedness and obesity, premature puberty and autism. He believes very young children should be prevented from watching television and that parents should only introduce it 'judiciously' as they grow up. The research, ...