You have been asked by the president of the United States to chair a special task force that is to write a national policy statement on children's exposure to television
What recommendations would you make concerning viewing hours and type of shows to be aired?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should write a clear statement that reflects the research on the influence of
television cited in the chapter. They should address the issues of the number of
hours spent viewing television and the content of the shows (especially violent
content).
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