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The University of Massachusetts released data from a study stating that background television may be an environmental hazard for young children. 50 children between the ages of 1 and 3 were observed playing alone and with a television on. Analysis showed that the children only viewed the show periodically but their actual play intensity was cut by almost 50%.

Top Resources on Background Television Disruptive to Children

• Washington Post: Background TV Distracts Kids From Play (July 15, 2008)
• AllHeadlineNews: Study: Open TV Cuts By 50 Percent Child's Focus On A Particular Toy (July 15, 2008)
• United Press International: Background TV Disrupts Toddlers Play (July 15, 2008)
• USA Today: Even Background TV Can Impact Kid's Attention (July 15, 2008)
• Science Daily: Parents Should Limit Young Children's Exposure To Background TV (July 15, 2008)

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