Researchers randomly assigned the kids to one of three groups — either play with crayons, watch a slow-paced, educational cartoon, or watch a fast-paced cartoon — in this case, "SpongeBob Squarepants". After doing one of these tasks for nine minutes,

A new University of Virginia study examined the effects of watching "SpongeBob SquarePants" on small children. Researchers determined that 4-year-old kids who watched nine minutes of "SpongeBob" c

A new University of Virginia study examined the effects of watching "SpongeBob SquarePants" on small children. Researchers determined that 4-year-old kids who watched nine minutes of "SpongeBob" c

By IBTimes Staff Reporter | September 12, 2011 6:22 PM EDT "If nautical nonsense be something you wish," then maybe you shouldn't let your kids tune into SpongeBob SquarePants, according to a new study claiming fast-paced cartoons can lead to learning

Breaking news from 1999: Scientists have discovered that SpongeBob SquarePants — a well-dressed undersea schizophrenic who works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab — is bad for your children.