An average American child watches approximately 28 hours of television in one week

Television has played a pivotal role in the socialization of the 20th and 21st centuries. There are many aspects of television that can be addressed, including media violence research. In 2010 the iPlayerincorporated a social media aspect to its internet television service, including Facebook and Twitter. Also, the use of the television for video games, especially games such as the Wii, has contributed to a growing kinaesthetic connection between television and viewers.