Many Adolescent Problems Linked to Media Exposure
More than 170 studies going back over 28 years have concluded that heavy media exposure — everything from TV to cellphones to computer games — increases the risk of adolescent obesity, smoking, sex, drug and alcohol use, attention problems and poor grades, according to a report released by Common Sense Media (CSM), a non-profit child advocacy group. So we have to ask the question – what do we do with this information? What do you think?
Phil Cooke, PhD. has been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation.” As a media producer, writer, speaker, and consultant, his client list includes major film studios and TV networks as well as major Christian organizations like Voice of the Martyrs, The Museum of the Bible, The Salvation Army, and others. He’s also coached and consulted with many of the most influential churches and nonprofit organizations in the world, helping them use media to tell their story. You can hear his podcast here.
