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ERIC Number: EJ552790
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Family Television Viewing--How to Gain Control. For Parents Particularly.
Miller, Susan A.
Childhood Education, v74 n1 p38-41 Fall 1997
Identifies least desirable situations for children's television viewing. Details guidelines for family viewing, including previewing programs and viewing together. Discusses ways to use the viewing experience to create interests and dialog, such as discussing and evaluating programs. Describes alternatives to television viewing, including developing a hobby, exercising, and reading, and presents resources to help parents make informed decisions. (KB)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Childhood Interests, Children, Mass Media Use, Parent Materials, Parents, Recreational Activities, Television, Television Viewing
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Family Activities