Indian School Psychology Association

Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior

Children, Adolescents, and Media in the U.S.: What are the Next Steps to Take?

Abstract

Author(s): Victor C Straburger

Children and adolescents in the United States now spend >7 hours per day with a variety of different media. Little attention is paid by many parents, educators, and government officials to media effects on young people. This commentary suggests 10 different ways that American society can deal with the impact of media on children and adolescents more effectively.