Language Use Decreases When Television is On

June 1, 2009  |    Language and Communication, research   | Keywords: Interaction, Media

A recent study confirms that increased televison time in a household leads to decreased verbal interaction between parent and child.  Since interaction is one of the most important ways to stimulate a baby’s brain growth, less interaction can only lead to less productive brain growth.  The study also explored the impact of television on young children’s verbal development.

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