It takes the average reader 1 hour and 5 minutes to read Parents, Children, and TV by Dorothy Singer
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Adapted from a series of 20 monthly columns which originally appeared in Highlights for Children, Inc.'s "Newsletter of Parenting," the material in this booklet explores: (1) ways in which television influences viewers; (2) what television teaches; and (3) some positive aspects of television. It also suggests activities for parents which will enable both parents and children to increase awareness of television usage and the effects of television. Introductory materials discuss the television lifestyle of families, effects of different television programs, and parents' role in limiting the television viewing of children. How television influences children is discussed in terms of the absence of reality from television programs; superheroes and superhero play; functions and consequences of television's audio track; television commercials; and the effect of television on children's development of self-discipline, slow deliberation, and interest in rewarding activities. What television teaches is discussed in terms of the learning of social values from television, ways television promotes behaviors hazardous to health, and stereotyping in television programing. Discussion of positive aspects of television focuses on ways television viewing can broaden horizons and offer opportunities to grow. Each subtopic in each section of the booklet is supplemented with suggested activities for parents which aim to increase their involvement in the use of television. (RH)
Parents, Children, and TV by Dorothy Singer is 64 pages long, and a total of 16,256 words.
This makes it 22% the length of the average book. It also has 20% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 28 minutes to read Parents, Children, and TV aloud.
Parents, Children, and TV is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
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