[Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Children who 'can't live without' constant TV]

Kam Atwal, the research manager, said: "It's the medium they spend the most time with, by far. It's the one they can't live without. The children in our study couldn't imagine life without it. Some were amazed that turning off the television might be a consideration."

We have gone 20 min. into the future.... (For those who do not get it, find an old Max Headroom episode).