As we know, television is one of the most common pastimes in children and teenagers lives. And it has pros and cons.
Advantages: it can be entertaining, informative and educational.
Disadvantages: it can be a negative influence on the little ones because sometimes they do not see the difference between fantasy and reality. We can not forget that they are starting their training and therefore, all they see, listen and live, it will influence in their development.
Maybe wonder: "what kind of information can be negative ?", especially, the large number of ads with inappropriate contents for their age: sexual content, alcohol, cigarettes, violence, social and gender discrimination and junk food.
The paediatrician recommend regarding the TV:
- Not see more than 2 hours continually.
- Know what television programs watch our children, to locate if are or not appropriate age.
- Take advantage of educational programs to develop their intellectual abilities.
- Choose programs in which the characters are positive role models and promote values.
- Use television as a teaching and not like a nanny pop up.
- Chaperone's them while they watching TV to explain when they do not understand.
- Determine fixed hours to see it.
We can be profit watch TV, first of all, being aware that television is a reality and not going away, so rather label it as something purely negative, we must learn to use it. Discuss in family about the programs that we are watching, highlighting the positive conducts and for last, try to connect what we see on TV with the little ones are learning at school, their toys or books.
According to INEGI, Mexicans watch television like 3 hours per day , on average; as while during holidays, this time it´s triple.
"WITH APPROPRIATE GUIDANCE, TELEVISION CAN BE EXPLOITED POSIVERY AND HEALTHY"
I have a friend he is from Germany.
ReplyDeleteWhen I met him he invited me to his house because it was difficult for him to understand the spanish class. My surprise was there was no tv in the house and that's the moment when I realized TV was a waste of time for children and in general.
He knew how to speak 5 lenguages, play every single instrument and do some martial arts. Very interesting person and this is something that I think everyone can achieve but being comfortable in the couch with a bowl full of chips is what kids want now a days.
We should start by making the change in our houses.
I think everything has its pros and cons, it all depends on what you use things for. An excessive time on television will not do good to kids, or to adults, but there are also a lot of good things from which you can learn there. Please add my number: 11050048.
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