Children and effects of TV

Since TV came into the market place there has been a discussion of just how much TV can a person watch and not be affected. Most recently in the last 10-20 years, there has been researched on how TV has affected children and their brain develops. Daphne Bavelier, a brain scientist, says the effects of television depend completely on the quality of the TV kids watch. I believe that Dora the Explorer is associated with an increase in vocabulary and expressive language skills; BLue’s Clues and Clifford the Big Red Dog offers s. Teletubbies, however, are linked to decreases in both.

Children and effects of TV

Dr. David Perlmutter says the brains of the infant, toddler, and preschooler are genetically programmed to develop most effectively when exposed to a good environment.

And he goes on to say we now live in a society where these types of experiences, so critical for appropriate brain development, have been usurped by television and other electronic media.

Make sure that you and your family know what the TV and electronic toys:

And remember the time spent watching TV displaces other types of creative and imaginative activities.

Television watching discourages reading

Watching discourages exercise

Advertising increases the demand for material possessions

Exposure to violence on television can increase aggressive behavior in some children

I know there is a lot more research on children’s brain development and affects. Be aware and do your research

It has been found that children who watch 2 hours or less of TV are happier.

Children and effects of TV

Is YOUR child happy? Does YOUR child watch more than 2 hours of TV a day?

I know there are so many other good things YOUR child could be doing. And help them find those other good things for their brain development.

But be concerned about YOUR child and the effects of too much TV watching at any age.

In conclusion too much TV is not a natural thing for children and their development.

Expectations for YOU!