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The "Talk to Your Kids" public education campaign

ReeceFamilyReeceFamily member
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So I really am appreciative of the intent and good research behind this campaign (which - at least in the tv campaign currently being broadcasted in 
California - basically says you need to talk to your kids a lot and they will become a CEO or an astronaut).  But I think vague directions like "talk to your child" aren't all that helpful, speaking from experience. I think a more specific recommendation like "Engage in positive talk, story-telling, or reading with your child for at least 3 hours per day" is actually MUCH more helpful. Here are the questions that I have about these studies and the recommendations - because I am not all that talkative by nature and I now feel guilty for not blabbing at my child constantly when I am tired and haven't had my coffee in the morning.

  • How did the studies define "talking to your child"?  Does it only include one-on-one talking?  Does exposure to family conversation count?Reading, poetry, music, singing?  Games?
  • How much talking is required?  
  • I'm assuming the kind of talk is important -  I lived in a bad neighborhood and heard parents constantly yelling at their kids.  I'm guessing most of those kids didn't grow up to be CEOs.
That's all i have to say.  Curious to hear from someone who has research what these studies actually say.

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Re: The "Talk to Your Kids" public education campaign

  • ReeceFamilyReeceFamily member
    PrivacyWanted said:
    I saw the first commercial this morning (we don't have cable so my only exposure to commercials is the hour I watch the Today show every day)

    This article gives a good overview of some of the studies. A lot of it really just is the amount they hear, even narrating your day. Kids are such sponges that they pick up words spoken around them, even if not said directly to them (which is probably why my 3 year old has been threatening people with depositions and subpoenas since she was about 2.5).  I think the campaign may have tried to stay away from some specific recommendations because not everyone can read/feels comfortable reading and the message is more simple to just say turn off the TV and talk. 
    Thanks - the article is helpful in explaining the background behind the campaign.
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