The Paradox of Educational Television

This chapter investigates the surprising findings regarding educational television's influence on preschoolers' conflict resolution skills, suggesting it may foster aggression instead of pro-social behavior. It examines the correlation between children's media consumption and various forms of aggression, revealing a high prevalence of negative interactions in children's programming. The discussion emphasizes the need for positive modeling of behavior by parents to mitigate these adverse effects and enhance children's social development.