Saturday, October 8, 2011

Can parental rules influence TV viewing?

A recent study found some parents have rules about programs — pertaining to which shows children are allowed to watch — and some have rules about time — how long the TV can be on.

Parents who set time rules reported their children spent less time watching television whereas parents who set program rules reported their children watched more television. Parents with program rules were more likely to have positive attitudes toward television and more likely to be present when their children were viewing.

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