The PlugIn Drug Author:Marie Winn *Have your kids lost the ability to amuse themselves without television? — *Do they sit glued to the set-quietly, passively watching "Batman" and "The Muppets"-almost as if in a trance? — *Are they having trouble concentrating on schoolwork? — *Have they lost interest in reading and writing-except on "Sesame Street"? — You have a right to be worried... more ».
Now, Marie Winn provides positive, documented proof of the damaging effects television can have on children's developing brains...on their ability to learn...on their eagerness to take part in family life.
Unless you are willing to let TV undo most of the good things you do for y our children, you should help them kick the TV habit now.
If you have evidence, THE PLUG-IN DRUG will show you why. If you need help, THE PLUG-IN DRUG will show you how.
"Extremely important...ought to be read by every parent."