Soc. Rel. Students Will Study Effects of TV on Children

Does little Johnny feel left out of things because he has no television set at home? Yesterday, students in Social Relations 265 began a survey to find the answer to this question. Dr. Eleanor MacCabe, instructor in Social Relations, is heading the investigation.

The class will visit 200 Cambridge homes which will have a "television Christmas" and 200 which won't. By comparing notes, they expect to determine whether Hopalong Cassidy must replace the Grade One Primer to keep children happy or not.

Both groups of parents are asked to give a minute description of little Jonny's activities on a typical day. Video's effects on homework and its influence on social life are points stressed.