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Monday, September 12, 2011
Watching SpongeBob Can Lead To Learning Problems?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Fast-paced, fantastical television shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants" may harm children's ability to pay attention, solve problems and moderate behavior, according to a U.S. study published Monday.
Researchers from the University of Virginia found that the learning ability of four-year-olds who watched nine minutes of "SpongeBob SquarePants" was severely compromised compared to four-year-olds who either watched the slower-paced TV show "Caillou" or spent time drawing.
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spongebob is the most rediculous show for "kids". i never let my 4.5 year old watch it. there's positively NOTHING even remotely educational about it.
cathy, it's a CARTOON! It's sole purpose is to entertain. Lighten up.
And this is just another example of some retard reporter blowing the findings of a study out of proportion to make it more sensational.
How about Ed, Edd & Eddie?
Phineas & Ferb is the best !!!!!
Love Love Love sponge
Love SpongeBob, Love Yo Gabba Gabba, LoveBubble Guppies. I have 2children, 2and4 and thats works for me so i can get things done.naptime at 1:00and then it is Salisbury News for 2 hours.Whats better then that?
OMG! SpongeBob Rocks!
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