Nursery World - Set free childhood: parents' survival guide for coping with computers and TV

Some food for thought in your professional career Set free childhood: parents' survival guide for coping with computers and TV. By Martin Large. (Hawthorn Press, 10.99, 01453 757040). Reviewed by Jennie Lindon, early years consultant

Set free childhood: parents' survival guide for coping with computers and TV. By Martin Large. (Hawthorn Press, 10.99, 01453 757040). Reviewed by Jennie Lindon, early years consultant

Hawthorn Press has a strong track record of titles that champion children's right to a childhood. Martin Large's book gives an informed basis for challenging any sense that adults - parents or practitioners - just have to accept the myriad commercial pressures around computers and television.

Parents and practitioners will find solid information to shape their concerns about children who spend large amounts of time in front of a screen. The book describes the impact on children's development when their waking hours are dominated by passive viewing of television or repetitive use of computer programmes, and the vital experiences that are pushed out by computer and television as a first choice activity.

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included