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TV can impair speech development of young children

June 02, 2009

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-06-01-TVandkids_N.htm

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A study led by Dr. Dimitri Christakis found that parents and children virtually stop talking to each other when the TV is on, even if they’re in the same room.

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