Children watch too much TV. Or not.

mother complains child watches too much tv
What does “too much TV” mean?

I haven’t a clue.

Just kidding! I love love love TV. Step away from my TV, and you won’t get hurt.

Tbh, I really could care less what kids do when they’re safely locked up at home, but I Googled how much TV the kiddies actually watch now. Here you go: how much TV kids watch:

According to TV ratings company Nielsen, kids in 2012, age 2 to 11, watched an average of 24 hours of TV a week. That’s an average of three and a half hours a day.

Next, you’ll be telling me we should control which shows they watch, too.

Updated, 2020:

Most American children spend about 3 hours a day watching TV. Added together, all types of screen time can total 5 to 7 hours a day.

PS. Do kids still carry books to school?

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ID # 8362jj       Caption: My mom says I watch too much TV. What station did you say you’re on?  (2 kids talking)

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