TV or not TV...

Here's just some of the skinny on the ol' cathode ray tube:

98% of United States of American homes have televisions. 1

TVs are on for an average of 7 hrs. and 40 mins. per day in each USA household 2

Children think the roles of secretary (79 per cent), boss (71 per cent), doctor (67 per cent) and police officer (53 per cent) on television are usually played by white people, while the roles of criminal (59 per cent) and maid or janitor (35 per cent) are usually played by African-Americans. 3

Teenagers and pre-teens with TVs in their bedroom are more likely to use drubs, smoke cigarettes, binge drink and have sex. 4

56% of 13-17 year-olds have TVs in their bedrooms 5

Says who?!

References:
1-Nielsen Media Research, 2000
2-Nielsen Media Research, 2000
3-Children Now, 1998
4-University of California, 2005
5-Gentile & Wash, 2002