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News Release 05-018
Children, TV, Computers and More Media: New Research Shows Pluses, Minuses
Benefits and problems are related to developmental stages, family context
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![What are media's effects on children?](/news/mmg/media/images/children_technology_f.jpg)
Today's children experience many kinds of media at early ages. Scientific research provides insights into the effects--both good and bad--on children and teenagers.
Credit: Nicolle Rager, National Science Foundation
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