Children And Media

It's not a pure coincidence that children are the biggest patrons of television and the worst affected victims as well. Therefore a careful use of media is essential for child development. more than the schools essentail for child development. More than the schools it is the fundamental duty of parents to control viewing habits and preferences. But in middle class homes where television is the biggest source of entertainment and collective viewing is a daily habit, it is the adult family members who need to be sensitized and regulated than the impressionable children. Dr. Sujata Mittal has forcefull set an agenda for parents and teachers in this highly readable book.
About Author :
Dr. (Mrs.) Sujata Mittal is a gynaecologist of repute, her special interest being in the field of gynaecological cencers and women's diseases. She has served at some reputed organisation like Rajiv Gadhi Cancer Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital and Jaipur Golden Hospital in the past, with distinction. Currently she runs her own nursing home at Rohini, Delhi besides being a visiting consultant at the famous Aplollo Hospital. She is a regular invitee to reputed medical conferences conducted all over India and abroad. Some of the papers presented by her at these conferences have won her medals and awards. Some of thes papers are also published. She is also a social activist committed to the cause of children and women. She runs as NGO by the name TARINI for fulfillment in this direction. This work of hers is also a step in the same direction. Currently she is busy writing another book on diet of pregnet women.
Contents :
Preface Children and the Media Impact of Media on Child Education Children and Media Violence Media and Child Growth Children and the Internet Regulation of Violent Entertainment Media Education Bibliography Index