Parents told to curb kids’ TV and computer game time

EXPERTS said parents should limit the time their children are allowed watch TV or play with game consoles after a study found those who spent too much time at such activities suffer more psychological difficulties.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol, found that youngsters who spend hours each day in front of the TV or games console have more psychological difficulties, like problems relating to peers, emotional issues, hyperactivity or conduct challenges, than those who don’t.

And contrary to what earlier studies have indicated, the negative impact of screen time was not remedied by increasing a child’s physical activity levels, says the study, published in the US journal Pediatrics.