Watching TV by children can cause them:
1. Overexcitation. The television affects the very youngest children. The television program for a small child is a collection of sounds and images. As a result, the child will inevitably overwork.
2. The most real dependence on the TV. Especially this will contribute to the fact that to distract the attention of the baby you often turn on the TV. While you are engaged in their own affairs, the child is at risk of becoming attached to him.
Scientists have found that if your home is constantly working TV, then the vocabulary of your children will be much lower. Constant viewing of the television delays the development of speech, even in infants. Observation of a group of children, from two months to four years, showed that every hour spent at the TV, reduces the length of speech by an average of 770 words. It is communication with the child that is the main component of the child's brain development. And while watching TV adults do not communicate with the child at all.
It's not necessary to completely ban the TV. But every age has its own television time.
1. Age of the child from birth to 2 years
According to statistics, the younger the child, the more time he spends with his mother at the TV. The muffled sound of the TV lulls the baby in the first weeks of life. The 2-month-old child is already able to turn his head toward the glowing screen. At the age of 6-18 months the child is not able to keep his attention for a long time. But the child has an amazing ability to imitate. The child is even able to learn how to use the toy he saw on the TV a day ago. Here you can talk about a positive experience from watching TV. However, observing what is happening on the screen, the child first of all experiences emotionally. And do not think that the plot does not have any influence on the child. Psychologists believe that the level of perception of information by a child at this age is very high. At this age with the child you need to talk a lot, show pictures, include good music. This creates an environment for the development of the child's abilities. Try not to use the TV as a sound background. You'd better not watch your favorite TV show while you are feeding your baby.
2. Age of the baby 2-3 years
The nervous system and the brain at this age are not yet fully prepared to watch TV. Usually in the period of up to three years, the development of memory, speech, intellect, and attention is in full swing. The TV influences mental overexcitation as a result of fast change of pictures. As a consequence - a bad dream, whims. Such babies are better at all to exclude watching TV. This extra burden on the brain can inhibit mental functions. The possibility of an unformed brain is limited.
Negatively affects the children a horror film, a film about war, violence, etc. If your child is frightened of the film, then without your participation and help he can not cope. Be attentive to your child. The TV affects not only moral education, but also harms mental health. Infinite flow of information does not allow all to comprehend. Together with the removal of censorship, American cartoons poured into the screens, and of very doubtful quality. And the content of fairy tales sometimes does not correspond to the author's version. The conclusion is one: protect the fragile souls of your children.
3. Age of the child 3-6 years old
At this age, you can allow watching TV. Baby learns the world through the TV screen. But at the same time, communication and speech will be reduced to a minimum. Take care that the child does not become dependent on the TV. At the age of 3-6 years, creative thinking should develop. However, television does not contribute to its development. Transmissions for children of this age should correspond to his age. It is useful to watch cartoons or children's programs with children. There is an occasion to discuss, share impressions. Children will only be grateful to you. Limit the viewing time to two cartoons per day. The time for watching TV shows should not be more than 1 hour a day.
4. Age of child 7-11 years old
This age is very dangerous with uncontrolled TV viewing. The school program is rather complicated. And if the child spends a lot of time in front of the TV, then he may have problems in school. It is necessary to struggle with the child's addiction to the television screen. And for this you should pay attention to the free time of the child.
To ensure that the TV does not have a harmful effect on children, follow our advice:
1. Determine what TV programs you allow children to watch, make a plan for family views.
2. According to studies, if the TV is in sight, in the center of the room, then the child will often have a desire to watch TV. Put it so that it draws your child's attention as little as possible.
3. Do not allow your child to watch TV while eating.
4. Find interesting lessons for the child. You can jointly draw, read, play board games, etc. Get old toys. Everything new is a well-forgotten old. For a while the child will find employment for himself. Children usually like to sing. Sing along with the children. It will develop not only hearing, but also speech skills.
5. Kids love to help mom: wash dishes, clean in the room, etc. Do not be afraid to trust the baby with a broom and a rag. The child will only be flattered by your trust.