Children who watch three hours of TV a day could be left 'educationally stunted and prone to bullying

• Study found that after two hours of viewing, every extra hour of TV has the potential to harm a child's development, both physically and socially
• They have poorer vocabulary, maths skills and attention span
• Too much TV also leaves them physically weaker, researchers warn
• But up to 2 hours 52 minutes doesn't appear to do any harm, they say

Toddlers who watch three hours of TV a day may end up educationally stunted, physically weak and prone to bullying, a study has revealed. Researchers have found that after two hours of viewing, every extra hour of TV has the potential to harm a child's development, both physically and socially. This includes poorer vocabulary, maths skills and attention in class, victimisation by classmates and poor physical prowess at nursery. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2559336/Children-watch-three-hours-TV-day-left-educationally-stunted-prone-bullying.html