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News Release 05-018

Children, TV, Computers and More Media: New Research Shows Pluses, Minuses

Benefits and problems are related to developmental stages, family context

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What are media's effects on children?

Today's children experience many kinds of media at early ages. Scientific research provides insights into the effects--both good and bad--on children and teenagers.

Credit: Nicolle Rager, National Science Foundation


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