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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Committee on Public Education Topic “Media Education”

ABSTRACT. The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes that exposure to mass media (ie, television, movies,
video and computer games, the Internet, music lyrics and videos, newspapers, magazines, books, advertising, etc) presents both health risks and benefits for children and adolescents. Media education has the potential to reduce the harmful effects of media. By understanding and supporting media education, pediatricians can play an important role in reducing the risk of  exposure to mass media for children and adolescents.

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Dads’ Parenting Style Affects Influence as Kids Age: Survey

Setting rules but being open to discussion may work better than being too strict, researchers say

FRIDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) — Dads who know the difference between authoritative parenting and simply being authoritarian enjoy a closer relationship with their children, even as these kids become adults, a new study reveals.

Unlike “authoritarian” parents who attempt to remain in firm control of their children’s lives, those considered “authoritative” set clear rules and instructions, but with open discussion, according to the study published in the June issue of the Journal of Youth and Adolescence.

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