The Impact of Media Use on Children & Youth
1. Television has the potential to generate both positive and negative effects. List them both
2. What anual percentage rate of violence do children see on TV?
3. How does television contribute to obesity?
4. Which type of video games are harmful for children?
5. Excessive amounts of time at a computer can contribute to ....
6. How many hours do you expend watching tv, playing video games, texting on your mobile?
7. Considering your answer above. Are you a couch potato?
Couch Potato: A person who spends much time sitting or lying down,
usually watching television.