Can children be negatively affected by family environment, TV, Internet and too much individualism?

Yes - according to a recent report by "The Children's society". Report released on Feb 2nd 09.


"The Children's society" has released a report demonstrating how children are being affected by family environment, TV, Internet and individualism - to name but a few.It examines the darker side of these elements and the impact on well being.

The research was spearheaded under the banner of - making childhood better. The bbc has some video testimonials reflecting children & young people's perspectives.

It's funny how this report seemed to look at the dark side of Internet time, I wonder how much credibility they gave to the MacArthur report, which I blogged about recently - stating the positives (Internet)?

lovely links...

Children's society press release
http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/whats_happening/media_office/latest_news/14758_pr.html

bbc children's related videos - childhood, well being, society, etc.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7861512.stm

Pupils' well-being to be measured -bbc
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7661236.stm

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)Social and emotional well being in primary education
http://www.nice.org.uk/PH12

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