...that they experienceluding the content of programming on television. There is a concern that the amount and type of television viewing that children participate in may be harmful. Studies have indicated that television viewing has an effect on the sleep patterns, aggressive behaviors, weight gain and sexual socialization of children. It is not known to what degree that parents and children themselves believe that television is harmful, or what is considered an excessive amount of time spent in television viewing. This study attempts to determine the extent that people believe that television is harmful to children. Introduction Television has, in many instances, replaced play as the primary entertainment for children....