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Is TV partially to blame for ADHD?

September 15, 2008

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Lisa Guernsey, author of “Into the Minds of Babes: How Screen Time Affects Children From Birth to Age 5,” and countless pediatricians say too much TV can hurt kids' mental health. Do you agree?

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I agree that too much television is not good for a child of any age. However, it cannot possibly be to blame for ADHD. ADHD is a disorder that cannot be influenced by...

I agree that too much television is not good for a child of any age. However, it cannot possibly be to blame for ADHD. ADHD is a disorder that cannot be influenced by environment.

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