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TV’s in Children’s Bedrooms (1)

I’m not a fan of TV’s in children’s bedrooms and I know not everyone will agree with me on this one, but it’s not only my personal preference. The detrimental effects of televisions in children’s bedrooms have long been a topic of interest among psychologists. The invention of the television has had a major impact on family life since it was introduced in the middle of the last century. Where once it was the norm for families to gather around the dining table at the end of the day, these days parents have to make that simple occurrence a rule … Continue reading →

Report Says Teens Enjoy Hanging Out At Home

If you are the parent of a teen, there’s good news. A new study by research firm, The Zandl Group, shows a narrowing generation gap. Each year the group surveys teens in order to track trends. The latest survey shows that many teens actually enjoy hanging out at home with their parents. When surveyed 10 years ago, less than a quarter of teens listed “home” as their favorite place to be. When surveyed in 2006, nearly half of the teens listed “home”. “Family” was listed by one in four teens as being the most important thing about their day-to-day life, … Continue reading →