The Elephant in the Living Room
by CHRISTAKIS, DIMITRI A.ZIMMERMAN, FREDERICK J. PHDEdition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-08-22
Publisher(s): Rodale Books
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Summary
rican children watch television an average of 3 hours per day, and many parents sheepishly concede that they rely on television as an electronic babysitter. But TV is not necessarily harmful to kids. The authors present groundbreaking scientific evidence that television can be a powerful and effective toolfor entertainment, for education, and for socialization. The secret is for parents to learn how to use television as a tool, not a crutch. With a detailed explanation of the effects of television viewing on kids emotional, mental, and physical development, plus tips to enable parents to act on this new knowledge, theyll soon be able to turn TV into a positive force in their childs life.
Author Biography
DIMITRI A. CHRISTAKIS, MD, MPH, is a pediatrician, epidemiologist, and associate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The author of more than 80 research publications and one pediatric textbook, he teaches pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Seattle.
FREDERICK J. ZIMMERMAN, PhD, is an economist, child development expert, and assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health. He has authored more than 30 articles on issues relating to the well-being of children. Together, Dr. Christakis and Dr. Zimmerman codirect UW’s Child Health Institute.
FREDERICK J. ZIMMERMAN, PhD, is an economist, child development expert, and assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health. He has authored more than 30 articles on issues relating to the well-being of children. Together, Dr. Christakis and Dr. Zimmerman codirect UW’s Child Health Institute.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | ix | ||
| Chapter 1: Looking at the Elephant | 1 | (16) | |
| Chapter 2: Staying in Focus: Television and Attention | 17 | (20) | |
| Chapter 3: Going to School: Television and Education | 37 | (26) | |
| Chapter 4: Naughty or Nice? Television's Effects on Aggression and Prosocial Behaviors | 63 | (34) | |
| Chapter 5: Asleep at the Switch: Television and Sleep Problems | 97 | (26) | |
| Chapter 6: Does the Screen Add or Remove 10 Pounds? Television, Body Image, and Obesity | 123 | (26) | |
| Chapter 7: Risky Behavior and Risky Business: Sex, Booze, and MTV | 149 | (30) | |
| Chapter 8: The Captive Wallet: Children and the TV Marketing Juggernaut | 179 | (28) | |
| Chapter 9: Getting to Mindful Viewing: Rethinking, Restructuring, and Reducing Television | 207 | (20) | |
| Epilogue: Making Television Work for All Children | 227 | (6) | |
| Appendix Selected Emphasis Areas of Television Programs by Age Group | 233 | (4) | |
| Appendix 2: Internet Resources for Parents | 237 | (2) | |
| Notes | 239 | (14) | |
| Index | 253 |
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