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“By detachment I mean that you must not worry whether the desired result follows from your action or not, so long as your motive is pure, your means correct… a person who is worried about the outcome of his work does not see his goal, he sees only his opposition and the obstacles before him, […]

A new study published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry revealed a significantly higher prevalence of substance abuse and cigarette use by adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) histories than in those without ADHD. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-02/uops-lss021113.php  

Some articles on the impact of TV on younger children: Some important facts and recommendations: http://www.tvsmarter.com/documents/young.html Children under age 3 learn less from educational videos that we might think—unless there’s an adult present to interact with them and support their learning. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090915100947.htm Television exposure during infancy is associated with language delays and attentional problems http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2008.00831.x/abstract […]

An interesting article on academic pressure and competition: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/magazine/why-can-some-kids-handle-pressure-while-others-fall-apart.html?pagewanted=6&_r=0  

A Canadian national survey commissioned by classic cartoon network Teletoon Retro and conducted by market research firm, The Strategic Counsel. It found that Canadians view cartoon-watching as a positive experience that facilitates family bonding, fosters well-being and builds memories between kids and parents http://www.teletoonmedia.com/en/index.php/teletoon_retro/press_release/category/Retro_refresh_survey_release   http://www.cartt.ca/news/15034/Radio-Television/Scooby-Doo-to-the-rescue-for-busy-families-looking-to-bond.html