A lot of research has been done try

A lot of research has been done trying to determine the effects of television viewing on your child. Some research show that television is harmful, but is television realy harmful to your child? You know that your child like to be entertained. All childen enjoy cartoons and movies. But are these things good for them? How can you monitor your child’s television viewing? Here are some tips parents can take to help reduce television’s negative effects o their children.
1.Watch TV with your child- too often TV is used as a cheap babysitter. Know what your child is watching and don’t be afraid to turn off the television if you think there is nothing good on.
2.choose peogram carefully-after watching a show, start a family discussion, ask you children if they understand what the television orogrma was about.
3.Don’t let your child have a televiton in the bedroom-know what he or she is watching. Television and computers should be kept in a common area so that parents can see what their children are watching.
4.don’t watch TV during meal times-eating together is an important part of your family life. Use meal times to talk about the day’s events. Ask your children about their day and tell them about yours.
5.Establish regular viewing times-don’t keep the television on all day.
There are many educational programs out there, so, used carefully, television does have to be a meaningless distraction.

Who is this advice aimed at?
A. Young children B. teenagers C. parents D. teachers[/FONT]
Why should the reader watch TV with his or her own child?
A. children love it B. it offers educational programs
C. Television is not a baby sitter D. Television is a baby sitter
Which of the following tips was not mentioned above?
A. Keep TV out of the bedroom
B. Keep mealtimes TV-free
C. Discuss TV programs with your family
D. Make a list of TV programs
According to the article, what other device should be kept in common area?
A. Radio B. Dishwasher C. Computer D. Telephone