---
title: 'Video: Watching TV to improve social skills'
description: Can television help kids learn social skills? Watch this video to learn how to use TV to practice and build your child’s social skills.
slug: video-watching-tv-to-improve-social-skills
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-08-14T16:30:48.726Z'
thumbnail: https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/2EB955A2B992469DB3A58674E800C685/96e43812fbbf2033e6d0c82825857d69/Video-WatchingTV.jpg
source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/video-watching-tv-to-improve-social-skills
lang: en
---

# Video: Watching TV to improve social skills

Understanding social cues takes practice for kids. You may be surprised to hear that TV, when used correctly, can help. Watch as an expert shows a mom how to use TV to help her 10-year-old better understand emotions, behavior, and sarcasm.

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