Speaking of obvious science…

I wonder if there are resources out there to help a parent raise a “media literate” (read “advertiser-proof” and “immune to image pressure”) kid? I should look during my next chunk of free time.

Children’s viewing time may increase requests for advertised products
Children who spend more time watching television and movies and playing video games may be more likely to ask their parents for toys, food and drinks they saw in advertisements, according to a study in the April issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, a theme issue on children and the media.

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