Telly stops kids doing their best; STUDY.
CHILDREN who spend their free time watching TV perform less well in school, a study has revealed.Growing Up In Ireland found nine-year-olds who take part in cultural activities in their spare time have better reading and maths skills.
Launching the study, Education Minister Ruairi Quinn said parents have to make sure their children are taking part in extra-curricular activities.
He added: "The television has become the all-present electronic baby-minder, or baby distracter if you like, and I think an active involvement by parents is part and parcel of the message.
"This study shows that the home can be nurturing or indifferent."
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| Publication: | The Mirror (London, England) |
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| Article Type: | Report |
| Date: | Jan 27, 2012 |
| Words: | 102 |
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