Kids love TV.

It’s nothing new. Since the birth of the small screen more than 60 years ago, they have become one of the biggest influences on the world, and in particular on how kids are brought up.

In the early stages of the 20th century when television did not exist, kids used to entertain themselves playing games and activities with others their age.

That was until TV came along. Now, rather than rushing home from school to play chasey with your next door nieghbour, kids will sit on the couch and let the latest cartoon series wash over them.

While some have argued that this way of upbringing has resulted in a less active and more overweight child population, there is no doubting the positive influence TV has had on society.

As an education tool, television has allowed kids to learn and consume more information than they could in the past.

In addition, the medium has improved creativity in the younger generation and allowed children to explore their individual talents.

However, despite televisions positive causes, there can be no denying the fact that too much of it can have many negative consequences on a child’s development.

In some cases children can lose their ability to communicate with others, or become more withdrawn from society if they watch television too much.

For parents it is essential to ensure their kids are not watching TV form the moment they come home from school, until the minute they go to bed.

Like everything in life, moderation is the key. Television is a great way of informing and improving a child’s development, but should not be allowed to dictate a child’s youth.

If your little one is spending more time in front of the tube and less time with his friends and family, parents must intervene before symptoms of social decline appear.