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Why can't I sit close to the TV? |
by Mya Kagan (whyzz writer) >> more about the author
If you’ve ever been told not to sit too close to the television, you probably want to know WHY!?
The idea that sitting close to the TV isn’t good for you has to do with the way televisions used to work about 60 years ago, around the 1950s. Back then, some televisions gave off radiation, which is like a type of energy that you can’t see but which can be harmful if you encounter too much of it. Because these old TV sets gave off a bit more radiation than most people considered healthy, people were told not to sit too close. It was thought to be particularly bad for eyesight.
Today, TVs are made differently and no longer give off these higher amounts of radiation. Most eye doctors agree that the worst that can happen from sitting too close to the TV is probably just a little bit of eye strain, which can make you feel tired but not ruin your vision.
Nevertheless, playing it safe and watching TV from a few feet away certainly can’t hurt! When you’re watching TV, remember to take breaks from watching the screen and keep the room well-lit to avoid any strain on your eyes. And keep in mind that watching too much TV -- there are lots of games to play outside!
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One day, instead of sitting down and turning on the TV to watch a show, try keeping the TV off and acting out your own show, instead!
Who is the main character in your show, and what is he or she going to do on this special episode? Is the show a funny show about someone silly, or a mysterious show about a detective?? Maybe it's a show where you learn and share cool stuff with the people in your audience!
Does you show have any other characters? Use some of your friends or even toys to fill these rolls. Where does your show take place? Use your imagination -- it could be in the forest, at a school, in the grocery store, or maybe even on an airplane!
The idea that sitting close to the TV isn’t good for you has to do with the way televisions used to work about 60 years ago, around the 1950s. Back then, some televisions gave off radiation, which is like a type of energy that you can’t see but which can be harmful if you encounter too much of it. Because these old TV sets gave off a bit more radiation than most people considered healthy, people were told not to sit too close. It was thought to be particularly bad for eyesight.
Today, TVs are made differently and no longer give off these higher amounts of radiation. Most eye doctors agree that the worst that can happen from sitting too close to the TV is probably just a little bit of eye strain, which can make you feel tired but not ruin your vision.
Nevertheless, playing it safe and watching TV from a few feet away certainly can’t hurt! When you’re watching TV, remember to take breaks from watching the screen and keep the room well-lit to avoid any strain on your eyes. And keep in mind that watching too much TV -- there are lots of games to play outside!
Now Playing…
One day, instead of sitting down and turning on the TV to watch a show, try keeping the TV off and acting out your own show, instead!
Who is the main character in your show, and what is he or she going to do on this special episode? Is the show a funny show about someone silly, or a mysterious show about a detective?? Maybe it's a show where you learn and share cool stuff with the people in your audience!
Does you show have any other characters? Use some of your friends or even toys to fill these rolls. Where does your show take place? Use your imagination -- it could be in the forest, at a school, in the grocery store, or maybe even on an airplane!
