Are your children's technology habits putting their grades at risk? Texting while watching TV linked to poor performance at school

Children who spend too much time watching television and playing video games may be damaging more than just their physical health. According to new research, it could also lead to lower grades in maths and English. A small study by a group of psychologists has found those who spent more time splitting their attention between various devices achieved lower test scores than those who did not. While constant switching attention between devices may be a growing trend, its affect on school performance and personality has not been well studied. Researchers at the University of Toronto looked at the effect of juggling multiple devices, such as watching television on while texting, on students' cognition, performance at school and personality.