While much attention has been drawn to the detrimental impact of violent video games on children’s developing brains, there has been relatively little discussion regarding the negative effects of news and current affair programs children are exposed to.
Kids and ‘bad’ news: How can parents safely introduce their children to news and current affairs?
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