Media and technology and its effect on children is an ongoing area of research for the Annenberg Public Policy Center. Over the years, the Center has examined the educational content of children's television programming and the impact of federal policy on family's television viewing habits - including the role of television ratings and the V-chip.
The Center also examines the role new media play in the life of the developing child, and in particular issues such as the impact of media usage and childhood obesity.
Through research, conferences, seminars, and meetings, the Center creates a forum for discussing the role of policy-makers, industry, scholars, and educators in helping parents develop strategies to direct children's media use.