The New York Times Magazine
For years, psychologists have argued that humans enter the world devoid of morality. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that humans do have a rudimentary moral sense from the very start of life, and babies can demonstrate a basic understanding of right and wrong.
A recent study confirms that increased televison time in a household leads to decreased verbal interaction between parent and child. Since interaction is one of the most important ways to stimulate a baby’s brain growth, less interaction can only lead to less productive brain growth. The study also explored the impact of television on young children’s verbal development.
