I always find it difficult to answer questions about TV viewing in children. While children certainly should not be allowed to sit around and watch TV for hours, some viewing may help children as they develop through the toddler and early childhood years. This article highlights research that has found Sesame Street to have positive effects on child development.
Read the article here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/sesame-street-and-its-surprisingly-powerful-effects-on-how-children-learn/2015/06/07/59c73fe4-095c-11e5-9e39-0db921c47b93_story.html
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