Re: T.v for babies.

On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 18:58:25 GMT, Rosalie B.
<gmbeasley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> People used to say that children shouldn't sit in the
>W posture (because that had some bad effect) or
>be too close to the TV (because of harmful radiation
>of some kind). I don't know what current thinking
>about either of those things is.

http://www.pediatricservices.com/parents/pc-22.htm

W-sitting is not recommended for anyone. Many typically
developing children do move through this position during
play, but all parents should be aware that the excessive
use of this position during the growing years can lead to
future orthopedic problems.

Why do children W-sit? Every child needs to play and
children who are challenged motorically like to play as
much as anybody. They don?t want to worry about keeping
their balance when they?re concentrating on a toy.
Children who are frequent W-sitters often rely on this
position for added trunk and hip stability to allow easier
toy manipulation and play.

When in the W-position, a child is planted in place or
"fixed" through the trunk. This allows for play with toys in
front, but does not permit trunk rotation and lateral weight
shifts (twisting and turning to reach toys on either side).
Trunk rotation and weight shifts over one side allow a
child to maintain balance while running outside or
playing on the playground and are necessary for crossing
the midline while writing and doing table top activities.

It?s easy to see why this position appeals to so many
children, but continued reliance on W-sitting can prevent
a child from developing more mature movement patterns
necessary for higher-level skills.

http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_105.html

Prior to 1968 or so some sets emitted excessive X-rays,
but that problem has now been eliminated. More recently
concern has arisen about computer video display terminals
(VDTs), which typically are viewed at much closer range than
televisions; research is inconclusive so far but continuing.
To be on the safe side some eye doctors say you shouldn't
let your kids get closer than five feet to the TV screen, the
room shouldn't be pitch black, etc. But the intention is to
prevent eye fatigue, not eye damage.


--
Dorothy

There is no sound, no cry in all the world
that can be heard unless someone listens ..

The Outer Limits
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