A mother who wants to buffer the effect of television on her children should
A) let her children show maturity by selecting their own TV programs.
B) limit total viewing time for her children and schedule what is viewed.
C) not draw attention to violent acts on television by commenting on them.
D) show her disapproval to the violence committed by TV villains, while praising the aggressive responses of the TV heroes.

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Limiting total viewing time for children and scheduling what is viewed can help reduce the negative effects of television on children. Allowing children to select their own TV programs may not lead to appropriate choices, and not drawing attention to violent acts on television may imply that such acts are acceptable. Praising aggressive responses of TV heroes may also send the wrong message about violence.

A Mother Who Wants to Buffer the Effect of Television