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Steven Dowshen states, “ The mind of your kid is like clay.” Steven Dowshen is trying to convey is that kids get influenced very easily. For example they see their favorite actor or singer doing drugs or drinking and think it is cool and they will become popular too. Teens do a lot to fit in, what they do not know is that consuming drugs and alcohol could kill them. They could start off just wanting to be cool when they least expect it there addicted. “Moreover, kids who watch five or more hours of television everyday are much less averse to start smoking cigarettes that the individuals who watch less than 2 hours of tv.” (Steven Dowshen)
Statistics prove that there is negative correlation to viewing excess amounts of television like obesity and health problems. The Good and Bad effects of Tv on Children states, “ Kids who watch too much TV are usually overweight.” Kids also snack on junk food while watching tv for example popcorn,chips, ice cream, and even soda. Children are influenced by commercials to consume unhealthy food, there also not running, jumping or getting the exercise they need as kids or teens to burn …show more content…
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