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Children and the possible adverse effects of television
Since the dawn of television, children have found this experience fun hobby and interactive. Visual stimulation is preferred by children compared with other media, and current figures report that children watch an average four hours of television per day. These figures are much higher than those of almost half a century ago, but changes in the life of fashion and technological advances make this inevitable. However, many people question how television influences the lives of children today.
Children `s television programs in the 1950s. In 1951, television has shown up to 27 hours per week of children's television. The regular schedule was afternoon and evening with shorter programs of view. In the morning television in the mid 50s on Saturday in the program was discovered, and has since long been required for children `s screen. The 1960s saw a change to the programs based on TV animation have been cheaper to produce. Cheaper, and could produce children "Won for TV viewing slots over. In 1970, programs have done more to increase TV ratings cable and 80 is reached. This enriched and expanded scope of provision for children and television channels were devoted to air.
As the industry has increased, as the problem of the effects of television on children. Children `s act of television arrived in the 1990s, research that require high levels and monitoring in this region. The main concerns focused on health, academic progress and impact of violence on television. The first statement on the effects of television violence on children's behavior has been submitted to the U.S. in 1952. Effects TV violence have been studied since 1964 when officially decided that television was a factor in children `s behavior. The main concerns were that levels of violence would increase through copying behavior, with children becoming desensitised.
So what has been determined through research on children and violence TV? Two outcomes were discovered, the catharsis and stimulation theories continue to lead in this field. Catharsis was found to remove negativity, while the stimulative effect of increased violent emotions the last threw the most likely outcome. There is a proven link between the performance of small and consistent increase in violence and aggression. However, the results were higher among children who witness domestic violence rather than the no television.
Other studies have shown that certain cognitive effects when children watch television as they are stimulated by visual movement. This includes the movement of color, camera angles, and panoramic views. TV for children is taken into account and that is why children seem paralyzed. Research shows, however, that attention to television is really fragmented before age two years, but increases steadily until peaks form of care at the age of 12 years. The understanding of many concepts have been lost, up to 10 years in the normal child because there is too much information for understanding and for concentration depends on the fun.
In terms of health, the main problem is obesity due to the lack of exercise, and if the TV has been allocated to this part. This should watch TV distracts the receptors in the brain that has left the child know when full. However, there is no research to say that this has more effect of general family eating habits. Television is like any other any other factor in life, may be beneficial in moderation. There are no guidelines for television, and fell to the personal nature and choice for families.
If you have concerns about the effects on his son, the best advice is to examine family attitudes to television. This includes time spent watching television, the type of programs watched and made comments yet. You can limit the types of programs viewed, and reduce the time spent watching it with a reward system. Improving education elements, to discuss issues related to honesty and interest of your child and promote such programs.
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Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br
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