Now the genre of fantasy is gaining popularity. It is hardly possible to find a child who is not familiar with famous literary works, films created in this genre or games for these reasons. Increasingly, parents have a question: how does the science of fantasy influence the immature children's brain? Is it worth letting a child get carried away by unknown worlds or is it necessary to stop such hobbies? Let's take a detailed look at all the arguments for and against.
Firstly, it should be noted that fantasy as a genre stems from myths and fairy tales, and each of us, of course, was read out to both of them in childhood, drawing from these books wise thoughts. It is hardly possible to find anything negative in the children's belief in miracles and fairy tales, which is fueled by immersion in fantastic worlds.
Secondly, among the fantastic works are a lot of really high-quality and even masterpiece. This genre also includes children's books by Kira Bulychev, Vitaly Gubarev (the most famous of his fantastic fairy tale "The Kingdom of Curved Mirrors"), Eugenia Veltistov, the creator of the one-generation favorite of children Electronics, the works of Herbert Wells and the author of the Harry Potter series, Joan Rowling. Each of these works received recognition of the public and for many children, and adults, is a favorite book. Certainly, it will be useful for your child to read masterpieces of world literature.
Thirdly, reading fantastic literature and watching films in this genre develops fantasy, thereby training the child's brain. Here, as a rule, images are created that are very far from reality, with non-standard behavior and unique abilities. The child, reflecting on the behavior and character of the characters, learns to go beyond the scope of everyday life and everyday life.
However, there are also negative aspects. Fantastic worlds are sometimes spelled out so realistically that the child is in great temptation to believe in what he is reading or what he is looking at. This world can be much more attractive for him, because children are inclined to identify themselves with heroes. Especially great is the threat, if in the real world the child is unhappy, worried because of some of his shortcomings, and in the fantasy world he seems to himself an invulnerable hero, conquering everyone and everyone that causes general admiration, which he so lacks in life. If the child spends too much time alone with books, films or games in the genre of fiction, reluctantly comes with you to contact or ascribes certain magical properties to real objects, it is necessary to take urgent measures.
The second serious but is the quality of fiction. Increasingly, creators of works resort to scenes of fights, violence, cruelty. The child, plunging into this world, transfers this model of behavior to reality. His priorities change, and the formation of personality goes in the wrong direction. The child ceases to perceive violence as an unnatural and negative phenomenon, because in the fantasy world this is ordinary. Often the authors abuse such scenes so much that the child has a false idea of the ease and impunity of the act of violence.
The child's psyche is extremely plastic and receptive, and therefore easily and quickly absorbs any experience, whether it is positive or negative. The task of parents is to control the quality and quantity of information that comes to the child. Be sure to look at the books, movies or games your child is passionate about. Before you buy what he asks for - study the product reviews, make a personal impression. Track all the scenes, questionable from the moral and ethical point of view and draw conclusions whether it is worth demonstrating this film to the child.
However, a ban is not always the right choice. Often a child, learning that he is forbidden to read a book or watch a film, begins to look for a way to get the forbidden. And getting, most likely, will make wrong conclusions. In such a situation, you can recommend a joint viewing of a questionable film or a discussion of a book you read. Even if this genre does not attract you, allocate time. A joint discussion will help you to give the right course to your child's thoughts. You will speak with him in one language and you will be able to explain those moments that may be misunderstood by the child's mind. This is an excellent opportunity to form the child's thoughts, and in addition, a joint discussion with adults does not allow the child to immerse himself in the fantasy world.
In addition to quality, you must control the amount of time spent studying fantastic books or watching such films. Be sure to alternate these exercises with some other, but not less interesting for the child: play fun games with the whole family, go roller-skating or skate, go to the theater. So the child will learn to correctly perceive science fiction - as one of the ways of interesting leisure time, but no more.
As with everything related to the upbringing and development of children, an individual approach is important in your relationship to the child's fascination with fantasy. For one child, standing firmly on his feet, with a little developed imagination, fascination with fantasy will only be of use - this will expand the boundaries of consciousness and develop imagination, away from stereotyped thinking. For another child, who has a subtle emotional organization, violent imagination and high excitability, it is desirable to limit contact with fantasy, since such a child tends to dive into a fictional world, breaking away from reality.
Dividing with his child his hobby, you will speak with him in one language and be sure to be heard. And besides, it is quite possible that you will also discover a lot of new things. Now you know how fantasy affects the child's psyche.