Almost every parent told their kids not to sit too close to the TV. And every kid did anyway. I just wanted to see “Dragon Tales” better! Live Science explained that the myth began when General Electric released color TV sets with excessive amounts of radiation which they quickly recalled. Nowadays though, the only risk of sitting too close is strain on your eyes which is cured by simply resting them.

*If a child is continuously sitting close to a TV it might be an indication of nearsightedness.